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cwbys21 said:
btw, bush would have to spend 5 trillion dollars in a few months to triple the national debt. it was 5 trillion when he came into office, 10 trillion now.

He usually has to sign bills and what have you to approve the spending.  Plus you also have to take into consideration the long term plans of some of his Administrations policies, such as the bailout package.  It might only be 700b, it could be 2 or even 3t.  It'll be close to triple in 1-2 years. :)