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Mercnbeth -> RE: Obama likely to not repeal Bush Tax Cuts (11/24/2008 2:28:36 PM)
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ORIGINAL: SilverMark
In as covoluded system such as ours you want the future in the hands of amatuers? Where is it you would find those to undertake such a task? I do understand your point on "professional politicians" but, I also think many who aren't, would be eaten alive, frustrated beyond belief and wouldn't last long in position. Would you nominate those who are high rated GS emplyees? Wouldn't they also have agendas? Bring them in from local governments? What solution for the system would you see as workable? There are many who have high ranks within Departments without being department heads like the new guy to replace Paulson, would you see those types as the answer?
Really? With the President elected on a mandate of change, you think he wouldn't be able to facilitate it with personnel coming from outside government?
First of all, ANY Bureau chief or department head should be disqualified, based upon one fact - they've never succeeded. If they did, their Bureau, wouldn't be needed any more.
That said, why not bring in successful business people? The only reason the Federal government differs from business is that it can print money. Putting in a pragmatic bottom line business philosophy would be a change I'd like to see. If Congress refuses to go along, a Congress with less than 10% approval, go direct to the people and use some of that 'equity' that would only be strengthened by standing against the status quo. The alternative that is being represented by PE Obama so far, subscribing to the status quo, it is not creating confidence in the people, or the economy.
The uncertainty is a huge part of the economic problem; PE Obama's flip flopping on the tax cut and +$250k tax rate - is adding to that uncertainty. Business will adapt and will function in any market, under any circumstance, except one - the unknown.
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