The costs of the war was kept separate from the main budget, but not hidden or off the books. The deficits I cited were factual and from government sources. The figures I cite have not changed since at least 2009, when you say Obama made sure that the spending for the wars was included in government spending. Those costs have always been included in government spending figures but don't let facts get in your way. As I have shown, the largest rise in the debt was after democrats took control of the house, with help from Bush. Since Obama became president, the debt has exploded a whole lot more than it ever did under Bush. I blame the congress, especially the house rather than any president.

Again, please tell me what president of any party has any authorization to spend a single dime of taxpayer money without first being passed by the house and senate? Blaming any president for spending completely disregards that fact. Except for Bush who lost his veto authority somewhere. :(