More than we'll ever know. And most of them that did for that reason are very, very sorry.
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Okay, we have had our first black president and that is great. Now, lets get down to business, get serious, and turn this country around.
One of Obama’s major flaws is that he doesn't have a clue about how the private sector works and therefor the economy.
Note to Obama:
You can “stimulate” all day long, but if the jobs created are not sustainable, then it is a waste of money. BTW, pouring stimulus money in the public sector isn't going to cut it. Repairing streets, public works, etc. is a temporary job — once the hole in the street is patched, the job is gone. You need to figure out how the create PERMENANT jobs.
And no — the private sector is not your enemy. The private sector needs to be nurtured and encouraged to grow because that is where the jobs are AND where revenues come from — you destroy the public sector and you have no way of following through on the promises that you have made.