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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Neocon who wrote (117458)	12/18/2000 1:38:14 PM
From: Sedohr Nod	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Speculation was not exactly what I was aiming at. Had more to do the with the human qualities of greed and fear. And the follow the herd mentality. I remember very well certain "experts" in the late 70's stating with absolute certainty that low interest rates were a thing of the past, natural resources would be exhausted shortly and things of a similar nature. It is a rare quality in us to have vision past tomorrow and to see that whatever direction we are now headed may turn on a dime.

To: Neocon who wrote (117458)	12/18/2000 1:52:03 PM
From: ColtonGang	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 — Stepping out of his role as a Washington outsider, President-elect George W. Bush on Monday brought his plan for a $1.3 trillion tax cut to a largely skeptical audience of capital insiders: Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and congressional leaders from both parties. “Today, we start the process where they get to listen and I do too,” Bush said after a round of meetings on the first day of a three-day visit that will include meetings with President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore.Asked afterward whether he was willing to compromise on his plan to slash taxes by $1.3 trillion over 10 years, Bush said no. But he acknowledged that he expects to encounter strong resistance. ‘HEAD KNOCKING ... AND ARM TWISTING’ “I campaigned on a clear view of tax relief, and that’s what I’m going to bring to the House and Senate,” he said. “There’s going to be a lot of discussion, a lot of head knocking ... and arm twisting. I might twist a few myself.” Advertisement Though his tax cut already is proving controversial, Bush said he expects to develop a good working relationship with lawmakers from both parties. “I made it clear to each that I come to Washington with the intention of doing the people’s business, that I look forward to listening, and occasionally talking, to ... both the Republicans and the Democrats,” Bush said after the session with the legislators. “I told all four that I felt like this election happened for a reason. And I pointed out the delay in the outcome should make it clear to all of us that we can come together, to heal whatever wounds may exist, whatever residuals there may be,” said Bush, referring to his 36-day post-election legal battle with Gore over the state of Florida. Both Daschle and Gephardt pledged to reach out to Bush as well.............{a lost cause}