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Politics : Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Kerry -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: CalculatedRisk who wrote (14246)	4/12/2004 3:59:44 PM
From: JakeStraw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 81568

"The President's economic policies have left the recession behind and venture capital, a significant generator of high-quality jobs, is starting to flow. John Kerry's plan to raise taxes on the "rich" would stifle such investments by increasing taxes on those that make venture funding work and other small-business owners. Don't let Kerry's smoke and mirrors economics fool you. His tax plan is a recipe for unemployment. As for me, I won't count my chickens before they hatch, but at this point, I must say that I'm glad the President understands economics and how jobs are created. Thanks to the President, I will be going to interviews next week. Kerry would rather I go to the unemployment office." opinioneditorials.com

To: CalculatedRisk who wrote (14246)	4/12/2004 4:05:47 PM
From: Augustus Gloop	Respond to of 81568

Economists said that about Reagan as well and I contend that some of his policies were the catalyst for the run we saw in the 90's. Presidents don't just walk into office and start having an impact on the economy in a few months. It takes years for thier policies to take hold and have an effect. Honestly, I don't like many of the economic decisions made by Bush but some of what he's dealing with has to do with economic cycles and an unforeseen terror event. He also inherited a stock market that was tanking while people continued to spend like the good ol' days would return soon. There are a lot of circumstances at play and if you're being fair you have to admit that many are not of Bush's making.