Well there goes the economy

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

The Great Alibi (aka Bush). George Will

Numbers don't lie, Pete. the economy was in the shitter when Bush left office. Will is a conservative and a staunch Bush defender, not credible on the subject.

If the economy is growing then why don't we rein in the porkulus bill?

Well, it's a valid point for discussion. There are well-regarded economists who would support your view but there are others who would say that more stimulus spending is necessary to maintain and accelerate the recovery.

I don't know which, if either, view is correct.

John