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Originally posted by wasco2
Enforcement has been poor by both Democrat and Republican presidents. This is one of the laws people against illegal aliens, like me, mean when we say, "Just ENFORCE existing laws!".
Originally posted by beezzer
reply to post by Janky Red
This economy is tanking because Bush threw gas on a fire.
Originally posted by wasco2
Not true. As early as 2001 Bush was warning of impending danger from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Originally posted by beezzer
reply to post by Janky Red
Then perhaps what we need is what you would call a "corporatalist". This big government president is an epic failure.
Originally posted by beezzer
reply to post by incrediblelousminds
I'm willing to admit that Obama is ruining this country. Obama is trying to destroy America. It's the Cloward-Pivin Strategy.
I'm willing to admit that unless we do something and do it soon, America is going to be hurt. Maybe permanently.
I'm willing to admit that we in America need to start thinking outside the box for unconventional solutions. The old tried and true methods aren't working.
I'm willing to admit that there are more socialists and anti-capitalists in government today then there has been in decades.
THAT's what I'm willing to admit to.
Originally posted by wasco2
reply to post by Aggie Man
I wasn't thrilled with Bush but thought, and still do, he was infinitely better than Al Gore or John Kerry.
Originally posted by beezzer
reply to post by incrediblelousminds
Just a humble opine of mine.
Big government is NOT the solution. It is (as the kids say) an epic fail.
Originally posted by beezzer
we need to limit government control and return it to the people.
I'm looking for solutions. Not defending failed government policies.
Originally posted by beezzer
reply to post by incrediblelousminds
Government USED to be an extension of the people. No longer. They (politicians) exist to justify their continued existance.
As fo cutting spending? Hell yes. Cut military, get out of the middle east, cut entitlement programs, that'd be a great start!
Originally posted by Janky Red
[HE orchestrated the worst economic results in the history of America, WTF are you smoking?
Originally posted by wasco2
Originally posted by Janky Red
[HE orchestrated the worst economic results in the history of America, WTF are you smoking?
How can you even see where you are going with those commie-red tinted glasses on? You're not even looking at my links are you?
The bottom line is the 2008 financial meltdown was caused by ill concieved Democrat originated social engineering law and policy coercing privately owned banks into making lending decisions they all knew were going to have disastrous results.
In deference to your apparently limited intellect here's a kind of comic book version embedded so you don't even have to follow the link:
Originally posted by spinalremain
I do not believe in supply side economics.
It was just a theory when Reagan put it into practice and it has been shown to not work time and time again.
When the wealthiest individuals are receiving tax breaks and there are no guidelines or mandates for them to invest that money back into the country, they don't. Workers are hired abroad and they have shown they do not use the monies for what the economic plan calls for.
When you give the rich a tax break, they're going to buy another home. They're not going to give their employees better benefits. This is pure fantasy and I am actually confused as to why so many people believe in Supply Side economics.
In theory it sounds wonderful, yes, but we all know that reality is a different scenario. This type of economic plan is only as effective as the morals of the individuals receiving the tax breaks. If those individuals are selfish, the plan does nothing.
I'm not an economist either obviously, and I don't have any of my own ideas how to create jobs. I don't like the sound of Keynesian economics either though.edit on 27-5-2011 by spinalremain because: (no reason given)