"Ok . But they have handcuffs on and are in a straitjacket . They are required by law to make certain assumptions that do n't pass a straight-face test . They 're required by law to assume that Congress is going to do everything they say they 're going to do despite the fact that there 's clear and compelling evidence that they never have and they probably never will in certain regards . For example , you know , cutting provider reimbursements dramatically . Well , all right , do n't hold your breath . And so the fact is , I think , technically the numbers add up to say it will reduce the deficit over ten years and even beyond that . I think based on realistic assumptions , no way ."
"I shoulda worked for this guy when I had the chance . He goes on to say that Bush was the most fiscally irresponsible president we have had ... but Obama is threatening that title . This is something I have repeatedly said !"
"they have handcuffs on and are in a straitjacket ."
"Obama is threatening that title ."