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Old 03-09-2009, 02:10 PM   #640
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Originally Posted by larrymcg421 View Post
How could the percentage be up for argument? He mentioned earmarks, which are a specific action taken to add stuff to a bill. So it is not up for debate (unless of course the percentage is just plain wrong). Wasteful endeavors are up for definition depending on the person, which is exactly what Rainmaker said in the very post you quoted. So you pretty much responded without refuting one single thing that Rainmaker said. Good job!

My point in both posts was directed towards wasteful spending. You're technically correct in regards to the percentage, but that earmark percentage doesn't include the copious amount of waste that are included as being 'necessary' in many government programs. Your point is taken.
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