"sure and the crack head on the corner can "propose" spending of money I control; but if I have the purse, I decide what happens with the money correct?"

That choice was a rug pulled out from under us by our leaders.  We didn't get to decide.  We, the people, *have* to budget, or many of us simply don't eat, or have a place to live, or can put gas in the car to get to that precious job.  We *have* to budget, or we're done.  

I say if they're willing to take *our* money, we should be willing to take theirs.  Cut their pay!  See how *they* like it.  Let them learn to pinch their pennies where it really matters for them!