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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (757423)	12/11/2013 11:47:44 PM
From: Augustus Gloop	2 Recommendations Recommended By i-node tonto Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574637

Here's why i don't agree The Reagan / Bush economy set the stage for the boom years in the 90's. We probably could have paid off the debt in those years (minus future SS & Medicare obligations) but we didn't. Big Govt. - that's not a net asset - it's a net liability. One could conclude it's an asset (more people working to better the US) until they realize each person wants to have his/hername on a policy that becomes new red tape. I'm not opposed to regulations but there's a point where they begin to hurt the business climate. We're there now Personal viewpoint - In 1992 my opinion is that Bush Sr. had earned a 2nd term. Forget his inability to campaign - he represented the US well. I present to you that had that happened AND Clinton became Pres from 1996 - 2004 our debt would be lower and we'd have had a better situation today regardless of who became president in 2005. Whether you agree WRT the Reagan economy or not is irrelevant. We had a great economy in the 90's and we could have paid the debt down. Today, I don't see an economy that will produce 1990's numbers any time soon nor do I see us reducing the debt. It's not good. Your keep calling Obama an "R" but I bet you supported him as a "D" in 2008. Don't dump him on the "R's" because he's not been a good president - own him! He's a Chicago democrat - people got what they elected. If they want to finish the job they can vote for a Detroit Democrat next time <---- if he/she sucks will that make him an "R" too? "Rat"ski - own Obama! Just say "OK - I made a mistake - he's sucked" and I'm good with that lol