Remove Foot, Close Mouth, Praise the Free Market
For some reason, the federal government has been all about the free market this week. Even our very own lame duck, George W. Bush, had some inspiring words about economic freedom today. El Presidente spoke in front of The Manhattan Institute of New York — a free-market economic think tank. (Gee, that sounds familiar.)
Some highlights of the speech include Bush praising the free market as the best approach to promote business, and stating that smarter government — not larger government — is beneficial. Truly words to live by, as ironic as they may be coming from Dubya’s mouth. Say what you will, but the man has been the greatest cheerleader the free market has had of late.
Anyway, check out the article (link via Drudge) before getting into any yo momma battles in the comments section. There was once a time when I would not have had to give this stipulation.
I saw this article. Ironic indeed since he was the one pushing the bailout and not letting the markets self correct. I know some people put out the doomsday scenario but i never believed that. At least there is no bailout for GM.
I guess we shouldn’t be surprised that he’s giving speeches telling us what we want to hear. He did the same thing in 00 and 04 when he was running and now 08 when he’s trying to save his legacy. Don’t get me wrong, I voted for him but that doesn’t mean i can’t be disappointed in his lack of commitment to the free market and actual social program overhaul like he promised. I feel like a battered puppy coming back for more. The bailout is a constant day to day beating on my wallet and my friend wallets but it’s supposed to be ok since it’s a one time thing (or is it? just wait till Obama gets a hold of it). I feel like i’m keep saying, One day Bush will learn and this time he really is sorry.
Comment by St. Louis Centar — November 14, 2008 @ 9:46 a.m.