“It took Bush 8 years to get us into this mess, it will take years to clean it up!”.
It’s meant to derail any thought or questioning of the Obama-owned economy by people who dont understand economics and are coincidentally rabid Obama supporters. Dont confuse this with a rant tarring all democrats, there’s still a few Blue Dogs who care about the well being of Americans.
Amazingly, even in this age of instant access to documented facts (and even pictures for those with a public education ) myths are formed and spread ad nauseum without much resistance. Instead of delving into poor jounalism and why it exists, I’ll just set the record straight about how the economy collapsed. It’s so simple a caveman ……well, you know.
The quickest way to deal with it is simply to respond “Really, how so?” If utter silence doesnt ensue, it’s likely you’re now hearing that Cheney is hiding the Iraqi oil in his secret basment (you know, the one he accesses from a fake phonebooth) or well thought-out brilliant quips about how Bush commanded hurricanes to kill blacks. If you dont walk off somewhere to rip your hair out, you can try to pass on a little wisdom. Consider it your civic duty or simple charity.
The line-up shouldnt surprise anyone, with the exception of 6th graders and younger: Carter, Clinton, Cuomo, Franks, Dodd, and Acorn have their fingerprints all over this economic wrecking-ball, some more than other for the last 30 years - but even as recently as a few years ago when they put up roadblocks to reform the system. 17 Republicans including Bush and McCain petitioned the congress to specifically reign in Freddy and Fanny, but were given “the hand” by a party who then turned around with amazing gall wailing “Bush Caused This Mess!” It’s a helluva talking point - 3 one syllable words designed to empassion people who only read headlines or catch youtube bites.
I’ve detailed the time-line ”here“. Next time you’re trying to have a rational discussion about the economy you’ll be ready when an individual drops the “The Bush Mess” canard (equivalent of a bean-fart) into the fray.
Putting socialism into hyperdriver, the Obama administration is right now ramming through punitive health care policy, unfair trade advantages to benefit China, Cap and Trade that not one serious economist supports, - all while the fire’s hot.
Stay tuned.
