Republicans that are turning to Kerry illogically over Economy

[AMHN]

I've heard from Kerry-Republicans recently that they are turning to Kerry over the current forecasted deficits and the state of the economy. The argument: I support small government, and Bush is spending and putting us into debt. Fallacy: 9/11 evaporated an estimated equivalence of 1/12th of the US GNP. The ripple effect throughout the economy can be measured in multiples of that loss; one could even argue that the multiple could easily bridge the gap between the inherited 5 trillion surpluses and the current forecasted 3 trillion deficits. Entire companies were wiped out in a single instant that day. Entire industries needed government subsidies, loans, and grants. Countless jobs were lost as a result of that day. The war on terror began that day. All past wars have caused this country to go into debt. The economy is relative to the events and the rate at which those events occur (or are forced upon us), and when the events are uncommon, the effect on the economy is equally uncommon. The real question these Republicans and all Democrats need to ask themselves is this: “With a Democrat in the White House during 9/11 (specifically Al Gore), would the debts have been any less, the job loss less tragic, the overall economy forecasted to be better?” Somehow the grass always looks greener in the other pasture, but you have to remember, it’s only because the cow manure is so much deeper.

[Capt.YankeeMike]

Kerry couldnt run your local convenience store, let alone the country...We have a good business man at the helm now, lets keep him.
The Capt.

[COEXERJ145]

Nice try. Now go back to DU and tell your handlers that this doesn't even rate a 1.5 on the Troll-O-Meter

[WhiteGuy]

So..............

The reason for the massive increases in non-defense spending like the bloated farm bill and the ted kennedy education bill is 9/11?

Is 9/11 also the reason for the enormous new medicare entitlement, ($500,000,000,000)

I'm not convinced.

[tdadams]

I don't know any Republicans who would even think for a second about voting for Kerry, and a vanity posting like this from someone who signed up yesterday starts setting off my Spidey sense.

[trebb]

And lots of closet Dims are jumping to back Bush because they are tired of being girly-boys... And God said, "Do not be afraid, for I will be your rear guard." (or sumpin like dat) I find that comforting when dealing with TROLLS.

[Willie Green]

Willie, sounds like the grass is Green(er) on your side.

That's because nuclear power helps reduce acid rain.
This reduces the acid runoff and helps protect our great hydroelectric dams from corrosion.
As an added benefit, the resultant fish emulsion acts as a great natural fertilizer when used for irrigation purposes.
In the long run, nuclear power is very organic and beneficial to the environment! It helps save the ozone hole too!

[Katya]

What are you 12 years old and just beginning your exploration of the world wide web? Who joins an internet discussion board and immediately begins posting vanities? If you're not a disruptor...sit back, read, respond on some threads and don't post anything other than an article for at least two months.