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 From: rms1@my-deja.com 
  
 nobody  wrote in message 
 news:nobody-EE5D27.16452903092003@netnews.attbi.com... 
  
 > The RR deficits were thanks to a DemocRATic Congress.  And one needs to 
 > normalize for inflation. 
  
 Well, the current unprecedented deficits are thanks to a Republican Congress 
 AND President.  Inflation has been low continuously since the 1980s, usually 
 between 3 - 4%.  Today's deficits far outpace inflation since the 80s. 
  
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