Quote of the Day

Howard Dean, former Democrat governor of New Hampshire and presidential candidate, speaking today on CNBC's Closing Bell show, about why we have deficits::

Republicans want to cut taxes but are unwilling to cut spending.
Democrats want to raise spending but are unwilling to raise taxes.

I rarely find myself in agreement with Howard Dean, but he's correct. I did the quote from memory. I have the sense of what he said, if not his exact words. In other words, it is either a quote or a paraphrase.