Perhaps Obama could learn a thing or two about sticking to his guns from the tea party. You're constantly disappointed that he makes all of the wrong concessions that could have saved the country, but you continue to defend him to the death
So if the current budget is $100 and the proposed for next year is $120 - but then they come in and say "we cut it and it will only be $110 now" - you accept that as a cut in spending?
I reality a cut it, your current budget is $100 and next year it will be $95
I would much rather my tax dollars go to help with medical care of poor/old American citizens than going into the Middle East paying for air conditioned tents, "peacekeeping" and whatever else you want to call it.