Where are the rational greedy bastards?(The Last Word)(prospect of another George Bush term )
American Prospect, The, October, 2004 by Reich, Robert
Why is big business so enthusiastic about another Bush term? Yes, corporations have gotten a few fat tax breaks and regulatory rollbacks, and more face time with the president than do White House security guards. But on the issues that count, the current administration and its allies are undermining the foundations of American business.
Consider the deficit. The Congressional Budget Office now says it will total more than $420 billion this year, with no end in sight. George W. Bush promises to halve it over the next four years. Wall Street knows that's rubbish, which is partly ...
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