The thing that is really frustrating about the discussion going on at the link you posted is that the economy was a *real* issue to be discussed. Instead, folks on FR and on the campaign trail acted as if it was only a tool for the candidate to represent (or misrepresent) in such a way that it helped them get elected. When Charlie Black came out saying that a war in Georgia would be good for John McCain’s campaign, it showed just how desperate they were, IMO. And it also said what a sad state of affairs we have in this nation today that these are the only type of “leaders” we have to choose from.
We can see that because we are not blinded by party loyalty.
How could republicans seriously debate the economy in 2008? They had already camped out the “GWB Bush tax cuts created THE strong economy regardless of debt” position. They had already said the economy was looking good but maybe needed a few more tax cuts. Neither party had a clue, or cared.
Sadly back in 2000 I really believed if Republicans got power they would make things right. (I believed talk radio.) Then GWB got Sept 11, he got the country's trust and a blank check. We saw the result. Now I realize how dangerous either party can be. Hearing these Bush-Hannity-Steele-Bots repeat mindless talking points just makes it clearer.
Just now while typing this KNSS radio just played a commercial with a clip Rush paying how strong economy was up to end of 2006 but crashed in 2007 after Pelosi took over congress. So after 5-6 years of Republicans with both WH and congress economy crashes in 2007 (Sept), and Rush says the good was all Rs(GWB) and the bad was democrats. Now why didn't that sell in 2008?
Who would have expected this story by CBS now?
Peter Schiff CBS Evening News 4-2-09(China the ant, US the grasshopper)