Comments on: Hillary’s staff in shock?

By: Pat Cunningham

Pat Cunningham — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:59:50 +0000

Yes!! My blog! My rules! I am the GREAT DECIDER (as a certain guy I know would put it). Power is intoxicating. I’m loaded.

By: Kaus

Kaus — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:33:29 +0000

You are not illiterate, brilliant at times even, never boring. While I am troubled by the statistics, I will accept them as merely a statistic that needs more empirical data besides the titular head of office being Republican. However, have your moment. It is your blog, your rules. Enjoy!

By: Pat Cunningham

Pat Cunningham — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:30:06 +0000

I’ve read “Freakonomics.” You think I’m an illiterate? The fact remains that Democrats do a better job of handling the economy than do Republicans, despite the GOP’s claim that it’s the party of the managerial class. And please don’t mention Reagan again in this context. The man was the greatest deficit spender in the history of the U.S. presidency. The Republican fiscal mantra: Borrow and spend.

By: Kaus

Kaus — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:49:13 +0000

Pat should read the book Freakonomics….Bartels and Drum have undeniably factual statistics….but this is a world economy with more factors than just democratic vs. republican.

By: Mike Carroll

Mike Carroll — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:58:24 +0000

Because Republicans have had to clear up the mess left by Democrats setting the stage for good economic growth when Democrats succeed Republicans. See Reagan following Carter and Billy Bob following Reagan with a short trip to the Bush. By the way, the economy only improved under Billy Bob when the Republicans got control of congress and W inherited a recession from the Arkansaw traveler.As they say, you can look it up.

By: Pat Cunningham

Pat Cunningham — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:44:48 +0000

Mike: A few things: 1) Yes, Hillary would be easier to defeat in a general election, but no, Bush couldn’t beat her. Not even close. She would bury him. 2) Oh, yeah, those damn libs are economic illiterates. But then, why does the economy invariably do better under Democratic presidents than under Republicans? Check it out here: http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/archives/individual/2005_05/006282.php

By: Mike Carroll

Mike Carroll — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:14:16 +0000

As a Conservative, I hope Hillary gets the nomination since she would be easier to defeat in the general election. Actually, I think she is unelectable. If W could run again, he’d beat her.
As an American, I hope Obama gets the nomination since he is potentially a better president although it would be helpful if he took an Econ 101 course after reading his economic plan. I am always astounded by the economic illiteracy of intelligent liberals. That last may well be an oxymoron.