Reply #38: "Good government is good for business, investors, and citizens." [View All]

[RedCon1]

I argued with A PhD economist about this. According to her, the President has nothing to do with the economy, it's affected by forces beyond the president's control; however, I believe that the economy is a product of faith. People take it on faith that a country/currency is a good investment. Anything that shakes that faith is going to be bad for business and, thus, the economy. I hate to say it but, if we could pull off a major win in Iraq, it might restore the shaken faith. It also might lower the cost of energy which will have a profoundly positive effect on the economy. If we can't win, we will have to drag as much of the world down with us as possible...and we will do just that. Personally, I think now that the election is over, for this reason, we should start supporting the war effort a little more. A quick decisive win in Iraq is far preferable to the alternatives.