valderos

Just my two cents: First, anyone who says Bush's policies are hurting our economy is blind. The way to build on the economy is for people to spend money. Who is more likely to spend that money to bolster the economy? The poor people who are likely to go out and buy something they can't afford and put them into debt, thus weakening the economy? Or do you give the money to people who will likely spend it wisely (investing) thus strengthening the economy and the businesses that benefit from the investments and thus hire more people? As it stands right now, the economy is doing really well, so obviously Bush's policy is working. Second, Kerry says he's going to create 10 million jobs if he's elected because unemployment is so high. Well, according to the Department of Labor, the unemployment rate is 5.7%. The average unemployment rate during the 1990's when our economy was doing so well was a shockingly low 5.6%. The average unemployment rate during the 1970's was 7.6%. Now, the Department of Labor also states that with the current unemployment rate of 5.7% means that there are 8.4 million Americans out of work. So, Kerry is promising that every American who wants a job will have one, and we will have to create more workers. Immigration anyone? Just my two cents. Flame on. Valderos