When Bush 41 took office, the military spending was $426.4b. When he left, it was $379.4b, a drop of $47b, or about $12b/year. When Clinton left eight years later, the military spending was $311.7b, a drop of $67.7b, or about $8.5b/year.
So, year over year, Bush 41 dropped the budget more than Clinton ($12b/year for Bush 41 vs $8.5b/year for Clinton). AND Clinton resided over a balanced budget, while deficits under Bush 41 reached a record $290b in 1992.
So, less of a year to year drop, but still a balanced budget, whereas Bush 41 dropped it more year to year and STILL had a record deficit. But, Bush 41 need not worry; his son is set to shatter that record at ~$450 BILLION.
Get the facts right *before* you make an argument. Works better that way. |
