Well I wont admit to being an expert in economics ... or even "economically enlightened," whatever that term is supposed to mean. I suspect the definition is subject to inference and interpretation. Speaking of inference, I have to admit chuck that your reaction to my posts caused me to go back and reread my input, just to make sure I communicated what I was thinking in an sufficient manner.

Thanks to denu's replies (Thank you very much denuseri) I am able to verify that I did effectively communicate my position. She received the message I sent very clearly. Leaving me to conclude that the difference between meaning sent and meaning received isn't necessarily entirely the result of the sending.

I have read this article twice, and still find it to be simplistic, loaded, one sided, and a prime example of attack style journalism. The main point is obvious, as are the politics involved.

This article is not econ 101, its Propaganda 101. That's my opinion, I'm sticking with it, and I am free to post it on these boards in whatever manner I choose sans any personal attacks. Just as you are free to disagree, sans any personal attacks.

"He made that claim and as yet has not had the opportuinty or inclination to support it."

Opportunity? yes
Inclination? no not really ... after all ...
If I point to the sun and say it exists are you going to require me to produce it as evidence? I suspect you know as well as I both sides churn out articles like this one on a regular basis. So what is your purpose to make a point of producing an equivalent propaganda piece from the other side? after all if I were unable to do so what would that prove?.. that the other side does not produce propaganda articles?
I don't think that's the point you were aiming for.

Regardless I will resume my roll of moderation in regards to this thread and leave it for those who wish to hold debate on the actual topic.

Do our representatives or their constituents understand economics well enough to make sound, intelligent, beneficial financial policy decisions?

Respectfully,
Tantric