Larc,
First most of the job creation under Clinton had more to do with higher worker productivity driven by IT than anything he did, so in a sense you are correct. However, the Clinton administration did do some other things that helped the economic boom even more. Under Clinton welfare was reformed, while the federal government basically just put a 5 year cap on benefits many states created programs that help people get back to work, training, free child care etc etc. This reduced welfare expenditures allowed other things to be purchased like the 100k police officers. Also by balancing the budget, more or less, Clinton helped reduce interest rates. Low interest rates make it cheaper for companies to buy new equipment to further increase their productivity and offer their products at lower prices leading to better standard of living. The point of this is simply that the president does have some influence of the economy, maybe something like 30% influence, if you want to throw out a number. The economy is not just random chance the administration is accountable for the countries economic state, just think of the difference between Hoover and FDR.
Terry
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35Voting Bush out
by Jayson inwhat is the best campaign stratagy to win against him?
be serious this is to win the minds of american voters not to polerize them against you.
otherwise it's a plug for him.. i think that the one real weakness is unemployment in america.
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Voting Bush out
by Jayson inwhat is the best campaign stratagy to win against him?
be serious this is to win the minds of american voters not to polerize them against you.
otherwise it's a plug for him.. i think that the one real weakness is unemployment in america.
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The economy will be the biggest factor in the next election. As far as how much influence the president has on the economy, he has some. It’s true the economy moves with a natural business cycle that is driven by numerous variables like the average age of consumers non-perishable goods, etc, etc, forever. But, the actions the president takes can minimize the lows and maximize the highs. It will be interesting to see if Bush’s tax cut does any good. Most Americans really do not like unemployment much higher than 6 percent and if unemployment rises to 8-10% Bush will be in trouble. For the Dems to actually capitalize on the economy, if it does not get better, they must have a plan. So far, the Democrats have not come up with a decent economic counter proposal of their own.
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Poll suggests world hostile to US
by Simon inan interesting read:.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/2994924.stm.
some key bits:.
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I am begining to wonder if Simon is a troll.
Terry
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Rejoice in Mecca
by ashitaka inreligious police told to smile .
brian whitaker.
tuesday june 10, 2003. the guardian .
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<p>Every time I read a post by Hamas I think to the movie with Gene Wilder, the producers. I think of the crazy Nazi playwright = hamas.<br>
Terry</p>
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Hillary Clintons new book
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will it be found under the fiction or non-fiction section?
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I dont think so because you would have to explain Libby Dole and Eleanor Roosevelt. There is more to it than that. I think the Clintons might have came to represent the 60's generation to people that hate the 60's generation. Or maybe not. I really dont know why the hate I am just tossing thoughts around here.
Terry
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Funny Marine saying
by SheilaM inon the 7th day, god rested, we overran .
his perimeter, and stole the globe.
marines .
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Hamas is a troll. Dont feed the trolls.
Terry
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Hillary Clintons new book
by freedom96 in.
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It should be under the SPIN section. Just like all the books should be of the people that endlessly criticize her. H. Clinton is not the antichrist and I have never quite understood why people hate her so much. I disagree with most of her politics but I don’t hate her. It seems that some people just despise her existence. As for her book I am sure there will be ‘political’ answers to some of the hard question that will play ‘fast and loose’ with the truth ie. spin. But in reality that is politics, and people have to be smart enough to see past that. I think its also important to note much of the spin is involving issues that are no ones business anyway.
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Will America Ever Be Able To Beat England?
by Englishman init seems that americans are keen to get amongst the big boys when it comes to soccer skills as can be seen from the embedded page futher down this post.. however, i have a sneaky feeling that americans might well be lacking in the genetic skills department when it comes to actually understanding the finer points of the noble art of soccer, let alone having any natural aptitude for the game.
this is a an excerpt from a book by bill bryson, a very popular american author who keeps us brits amused for hours with his experiences of living in england.this is bill's account of his first ever attempt to play soccer:.
"i had watched football (soccer) on tv and i thought i had a fair idea of what was required, so when one of the team lofted a ball in my direction, i decided to flick it casually into the net with my head, the way i had seen kevin keegan do it.
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In all reality in about 20 years, American soccer will probably be nearly as good as the rest of the world. To make an excellent team in any sport you need a system. A system that starts with kiddy leagues training young ones in the basic skills of the game. After the kiddy leagues you need high school and college level competition to continue teaching skills and finding the real talented players.
When I was in high school 13 years ago in America, no high schools had soccer, and the kiddy leagues only existed in some big cities. Now almost all high schools have teams and kiddy leagues exist in nearly every town.
The point is America is developing a system that will eventually lead to teams that are more competitive. The only thing that will hinder this is that currently all the best athletes play football, baseball, or basketball. So the kids playing soccer tend to not be the best athletes out of the population, but we are talking about soccer so this should not matter.
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Will America Ever Be Able To Beat England?
by Englishman init seems that americans are keen to get amongst the big boys when it comes to soccer skills as can be seen from the embedded page futher down this post.. however, i have a sneaky feeling that americans might well be lacking in the genetic skills department when it comes to actually understanding the finer points of the noble art of soccer, let alone having any natural aptitude for the game.
this is a an excerpt from a book by bill bryson, a very popular american author who keeps us brits amused for hours with his experiences of living in england.this is bill's account of his first ever attempt to play soccer:.
"i had watched football (soccer) on tv and i thought i had a fair idea of what was required, so when one of the team lofted a ball in my direction, i decided to flick it casually into the net with my head, the way i had seen kevin keegan do it.
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Or on the other hand we could do what we always do, let all the good soccor players that live in sh*thole countries immigrate here and play for us.
Terry
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Will America Ever Be Able To Beat England?
by Englishman init seems that americans are keen to get amongst the big boys when it comes to soccer skills as can be seen from the embedded page futher down this post.. however, i have a sneaky feeling that americans might well be lacking in the genetic skills department when it comes to actually understanding the finer points of the noble art of soccer, let alone having any natural aptitude for the game.
this is a an excerpt from a book by bill bryson, a very popular american author who keeps us brits amused for hours with his experiences of living in england.this is bill's account of his first ever attempt to play soccer:.
"i had watched football (soccer) on tv and i thought i had a fair idea of what was required, so when one of the team lofted a ball in my direction, i decided to flick it casually into the net with my head, the way i had seen kevin keegan do it.
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I think it will be at least a generation before American soccor is up to world standards. I dont think you people in Europe understand how much we HATE soccor here. Some sports news shows will not even cover it and dont consider it a sport.
Terry