Not the same thing. A consumer has a CHOICE if he goes to Exxon, BP etc. US citizens don't have a choice, and don't have any option to not pay taxes if they're unhappy. Comparing government to private commerce is just too disparate for meaningful comparisons.
(although he should at least please the segment of voters in his own party
You'd think so wouldn't you, but Bush apparently doesn't agree. Poll on boortz.com the other day gave 99% DISSAPPROVE on Bush's amnesty plan. Frankly I'm puzzled as to just who he's is trying to please.
"Comparing government to private commerce is just too disparate for meaningful comparisons."
Maybe that sums it up.