WASHINGTON -- In U.S. Vice President Al Gore's mind, nothing is riskier than letting taxpayers keep more of their money. Which makes his election the riskiest action U.S. voters could take.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates a cumulative $4.6 trillion surplus through 2010. Alas, it has never been more obvious that budget surpluses are more dangerous than deficits.
The surplus will never materialize, since both parties want to spend as much as possible. Republican presidential nominee Texas Gov. George W. Bush is attempting to demonstrate his compassion by proposing new spending programs -- about $425 billion worth over the next decade, according to the National Taxpayers Union.