Jebnomics Is Big Gov Buried Under a Thousand Points of Light

Affluent Investor ^ | September 28, 2015 | John Ransom

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I interrupt the reality TV shows that are the Republican GOP Presidential Race and, on alternate days, the Barack Obama Show or Hillary’s Hilarious Magical Email Mystery Tour, for this public service announcement: Buried under the Jeb Bush rhetoric is a lot of big government covered up by a thousand points of light.

As much as it pains me to agree with anything GOP presidential frontrunner/afterthought Jeb says, his focus on regulatory overreach and on repeal of laws with doubtful efficacy such as Dodd-Frank— so-called “bank reform”— are the keys to the next president’s legacy.

“The Dodd-Frank Act doesn’t address the principal causes of the financial crisis and Great Recession,” writes investment banker Eric Grover in the Washington Times, “but it does suppress economic growth. If a Democrat wins the White House in 2016 it won’t be repealed. If however a Republican wins, repeal may be possible, which would take Washington regulatory mandarins’ boots off banks’ and the economy’s throats.”

Yes, it’s too early to make prognostications, but since when I have been anything but bold? So here goes: Get ready for the next GREATEST PRESIDENT ever. Or not.

Because that’s what’s at stake with the next person we elect President of the United States.

As much as the American economy suffers from a malaise of regulatory burden now, it would be easy to get the economy going big again if we elect someone— anyone— who is not: 1) a professional Democrat; or 2) named Bush.

Rhetorically, Jeb Bush and I agree on a lot of things. And I don’t doubt his sincerity, either. He sincerely wants to be president of the United States. But I do doubt Jeb’s ideology. Because buried under the Bush rhetoric is a lot of big government covered up by a thousand points of light.

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Government employees and other recipients of government incomes don’t like him. That’s for sure.

On the Issues
http://www.ontheissues.org/Jeb_Bush.htm#Government_Reform
Jeb Bush on Government Reform
Click here for 23 full quotes on Government Reform OR other candidates on Government Reform OR background on Government Reform.

Fight for Supreme Court nominees who uphold our Constitution. (Sep 2015)
Vetoed more than $2.3 billion in earmarks. (Jan 2015)
No conspiracy of hackers manipulating electronic voting. (Feb 2014)
2005: Disallowed early voting in schools or churches. (Feb 2014)
Legislative term limits strengthened Bush’s executive power. (Dec 2009)
OpEd: Foundation for Florida’s Future hides campaign donors. (Dec 2009)
Refused to fund state agency requests for specific services. (Dec 2009)
Mature society can empty government buildings of workers. (Dec 2009)
Judges should respect primacy of Legislature & Executive. (Dec 2009)
Asked judicial candidates: Are you a God-fearing churchgoer? (Dec 2009)
2004: Purged felons list from eligible voters. (Dec 2009)
2005: Achieved goal of restraining growth in spending. (Dec 2009)
Longer time and more fees to see public records. (Feb 2007)
Scrubbed voter registration rolls to eliminate felons. (Feb 2007)
Government is an obsolete dinosaur. (Feb 2007)
Challenge relying on government for satisfaction. (Nov 2006)
Even private citizens have a public service role. (Nov 2006)
Keep legislation small and focused: no mammoth “train” bills. (Jun 2001)
Reform Civil Service: “Service First”. (Mar 2001)
Privatize & outsource govt; fee holidays for contractors. (Jun 2000)
No campaign spending limits; no public financing. (Nov 1998)
Proper role: public order & general welfare. (Nov 1995)
Reforms must respect state’s rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)