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To: TigerPaw who wrote (11780)	5/2/2002 10:03:04 PM
From: Dayuhan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

That is why the economy prospered under his guidance. Let's drop into the absurdity of trying to assign political credit for the economic boom of the '90's. Clinton was not responsible. Neither were Reagan and Bush 1. Politicians would like us to believe that all upward economic cycles are caused by them and all downward cycles are caused by their opponents. Like most things that politicians would like us to believe, this is a load of bollocks. There are other factors far more significant than political intervention.

To: TigerPaw who wrote (11780)	5/3/2002 8:51:30 AM
From: jlallen	Respond to of 21057

"Integrity" and "Clinton" are two words which never belong in the same sentence unless the word "integrity" is immediately preceded by the phrase "complete lack of any discernible" ..... I can't believe you are so freakin' dumbass you actually believe the crap you post.... JLA

To: TigerPaw who wrote (11780)	5/3/2002 10:43:28 AM
From: TimF	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 21057

Clinton as a paragon of integrity. Interesting world you live in. I agree with Steve that politicians get far too much credit and blame for the economy. I will give Clinton credit for not doing anything so drastic as to mess up the economy. His tax increases had a negative effect but not enough of one to overcome all the other good things that where happening in the economy throughout much of his time in office. Tim

To: TigerPaw who wrote (11780)	5/3/2002 11:07:28 AM
From: Lazarus_Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

They just want tax and estate laws that will let them collect simple interest without risking the principal. If this is true, why isn't Bush pushing for higher interest rates? They're piddling low. Through most of Slick Willie's reign, yo could get 5%, 6%, sometimes higher on FDIC insured CDs anywhere. Now they don't exist. I've got a few long-term ones left at those rates, but the ones that have expired recently I've had to renew at 2%, 3%, maybe 3 1/2%. Or put the capital at risk someplace else. And your explanation is?