A good example (I think) of cutting spending is Scott's tactic to not do the high speed rail project. Cutting means only those projects not in my back yard....or those that affect a politicians and their special interest groups/supporters...like Bill Nelson's position on the high speed rail.

Not enough people understand, nor do they have an interest to understand the concept of where the money comes from (or not).

How about the concept of pay as you go? Or those who opt for the spending to volunteer to pay more to get their pet projects? That is just as likely as politicians really cutting spending......UNFORTUNATELY!!!!!!!

btk