Wonder why the federal deficit is so high? Perhaps it’s because the last administration in its twilight had to commit billions to bailing out the banks who underwrote the near-collapse of the global economic system, and because the present administration has had to commit billions to bailing out the general economy in the form of stimulus programs.

But perhaps it’s also because that first group did things like build a big three-and-a-half mile fence — at a cost of $57.7 million.

Which directs me to my true wonderment:  From 2001-2009, where were all the deficit hawks of the party of Glenn Beck? Why were they so willing to drink the tea back then?

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