Think of all the time and energy spent going after Gates and Microsoft, instead of Al Quada.
It didn't help investment in the tech industries either.
And before anyone say "how can you put finances ahead of justice" that is EXACTLY what the left said about impeachemnt "Getting rid of him would hurt the stock market, keep him! keep him!". Now it may seem contrary for socialists to embrace investors but when they are trying to generate SUPPORT, they'll try any lie.