Monday, May 08, 2006

sure, the economy is good for the rich

Economic Health May Be in Eye of Beholder
WASHINGTON - America's economy is strong. Or it's in trouble. It just depends on who's talking. Trying to retool his message and right his listing presidency, President Bush is speaking out more frequently and forcefully on the economy.
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Across town, Democrats are peddling a different message: Soaring gasoline and health care costs are burdening ordinary people; mortgage costs and credit card rates are on the rise; jobs are threatened by outsourcing.

As for those tax cuts treasured by Bush, Democrats argue they have benefited mainly the wealthy.

"There's no sharing in the prosperity that the president likes to herald," House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California said.


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Obviously, if you're ultra-rich, then the bush presidency has added to your income. If you're an average person, then bush has screwed you over repeatedly and constantly.