Grow revenue? You talk about the government as if it's a business. I think maybe you should take another look at the primary sources of "revenue." The government gets most of its money from one place...my pocket. They thieve their "revenue" from their citizens in the form of income tax and inflation. This is as true today as it was in Rome over 2000 years ago. Don't bullshit me. The only thing worse than that is when the citizens finally realize that they can vote the earnings from my pocket into theirs.
The spending fight is yet to come huh? Ha! I recommend you read " When Money Dies" by Adam Fergusson, then tell me if you think you still have a dog in the fight. What's left is little more than the death throes of socialism...again.
I'm quite sure that you are at peace, because either way, I don't think you really give two shits about your vote. Your party is as crooked as the other one, and you both give Karzai a run for his money (actually, that would be our/my money). I'm glad you think you're doing your part, but please spare me your excuses. Governing isn't easy huh? Maybe it's because you're over thinking it. If you really want to help, do us all a favor and learn up yourself a bit about economics, humanity, and history. The Constitution would be a good place to start.
Please forgive my rant. Rant off, beer light on.