Politics: Where we struggle to kneel in the muck.

[bilmore]

Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
(1) Of course raising taxes will have some marginal effect on the economy. But then, so will borrowing money. Let's just get rid of all taxes, and borrow the whole budget!

I'd rather we elected a Republican, (none running this year, unfortunately), and dispense with this idea that we need one of those two ways to fund a growing government.

(2) Kerry's objection to outsourcing is that it's hurting workers, not damaging the economy. Republicans are unclear on the difference -- middle-class voters who fear for their jobs are not.

The only way to see a difference between the two is either through wilfull ignorance, or a perception that illogical pandering might win an election.

(3) "Reforming" Social Security by letting people place money in "private savings accounts" is OK to say, but if you call this "privatizing" you are a shrill critic of the President. Got it.

Huh? I think Bush called it privatizing.