The basic lie in the theory that the president can't make the economy better by himself

Stinky The Clown

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Wed Jan-16-08 08:12 PM
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The basic lie in the theory that the president can't make the economy better by himself

The natterers are talking about the upcoming RECESSION. They all say that no president, Dem or Repubic, can change the economy with the stroke (or two) of a pen.

Actually, the president can.

All it takes is to utter the words "End this stupid war now".

Bing Bang Boom ...... haffa trillion bux available for meaningful stuff.

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Fresh_Start

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Wed Jan-16-08 08:20 PM
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1. the only reason the economy hasn't tanked earlier

is because of huge government spending.
This is the biggest, bloatedest US government ever.
And that includes the military

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Elwood P Dowd

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Wed Jan-16-08 08:20 PM
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2. There are many other things a Prez can do.

He can put a stop to outsourcing and fake free trade deals. He can push to raise the minimum wage. He can stop giving tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires, and give that money to the middle class and working poor. He can stop the depts of Labor and Commerce from assisting giant corps in evading overtime pay. He can put more money into job training. The list is quite long.

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hack89

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Wed Jan-16-08 08:37 PM
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3. How can he stop outsourcing? nt

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Wed Jan-16-08 08:42 PM
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4. Sign a Signing Statement to the effect that our war toys must be manufactured

Edited on Wed Jan-16-08 08:42 PM by RC

in the USA by American citizens. That would be a start.

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hack89

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Wed Jan-16-08 08:53 PM
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6. Which ones aren't?

Most are build in America.

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Elwood P Dowd

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Wed Jan-16-08 09:12 PM
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8. We import billions of dollars worth of defense components.

Go look inside a tank, chopper, or jet fighter.

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hack89

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Wed Jan-16-08 09:16 PM
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9. Ok nt

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Wed Jan-16-08 09:31 PM
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10. Sorry, but our war toys contracts are awarded to US companies, which

then subcontract to over seas companies, i.e., China, etc. Even Japan & S. Korea now does this.

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hack89

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Wed Jan-16-08 09:40 PM
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11. Any specific examples?

are you talking about complete major weapon systems (ships, guns, artillery, tanks) or simply some of the components that go into them?

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Wed Jan-16-08 10:52 PM
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12. GOOGLE is your friend, learn to use it.

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hack89

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Thu Jan-17-08 05:49 PM
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13. I did - that's my point - did you? nt

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OhioChick

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Wed Jan-16-08 08:43 PM
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5. You Got it! n/t

Edited on Wed Jan-16-08 08:44 PM by OhioChick

On Edit to Add: Excellent Post.

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BuyingThyme

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Wed Jan-16-08 08:55 PM
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7. Just stage a terrorist attack or attack a defenseless nation.

Instant economy, for better or worse.

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