[cwalv]

I think you're both right. The don't care (without a tax cut) until the most ridiculous line items are made public.

[mpalmer]

Problem is the ridiculous line items wouldn't make a shadow of a dent in the federal budget. Certainly won't lower your tax bill.

[cwalv]

Agree .. but my point is that people will still care, on principle. Throw in any kind of cut, or esp. a helicopter payment, and the effect would be shock and awe