Adam Hughes writes in tompaine.com, “As the 2007 budget debate moves forward, the complete disregard of the precarious state of our government’s finances is, unfortunately, more apparent than ever. The current year deficit is projected to top $400 billion for the second time in history – the first time being two years ago. According to the president’s own projections, large and persistent deficits will remain part of the budget landscape for decades if current policies are continued.”