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Originally Posted by purplefrog
Dude, the fact is I really, really hope you are right. I want a strong economy regardless of how we get there and who claims the credit. When I see us with a balanced budget and a trend toward a reduced debt, then I will rest easier. As far as dubya crowing, let him crow if he wants. He is the Prez and he has had difficult issues to deal with. He deserves a break every now and then amongst the scrutiny that comes with the job. I just don't think the present numbers necessarily represent a "new trend". It is premature to declare we now have a handle on this problem. For me government should be about solving problems and not winning the partisan game of politics and it is disheartening when national issues are reduced to who gets the blame and who gets the credit. As far as me blaming Reagan for the debt. Sorry if I gave you that impression. The upturn in the trend towards an expanding debt became obvious during the Reagan years, but there is little doubt in my mind that the problems began before he took office. And yes, Congressional spending has alot to do with it, but I would like to see a President just say "No more" and mean it.
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A president who said no more and meant it would have every orphan, stem-cell research, katrina victim sitting on his doorstep. Every opposition party member would be calling him, just like they did reagan as making old people eat dog food, starving children etc. The media would be right there with them. Who's food subsidies do you cut? Who's free this and that do you cut, they will be on the evening news in 5 seconds.
It's going to have to be either an groundswell from the public (which I do not see) or a situation that cannot be avoided.
As far as dubya crowing, he's actually doing more than that. He (and I) honestly feel that lower tax rates increases economic activity which generates tax revenue (not to mention keeping people working) and to keep those policies from being changed, he has a responsiblity to use actual data to prove his point.