[Novak: Clinton Cooked Government Books?]Can We Remove the "?" Now?

CNN/Inside Politics ^ | August 9, 2002 | Robert Novak

[Arthur Wildfire! March]

"Through all of President Clinton's last two years in office, the announced level of before-tax profits was at least 10 percent too high -- a discrepancy rising close to 30 percent during the last presidential campaign. Most startling, the Commerce Department in 2000 showed the economy on an upswing through most of the election year while in fact it was declining."

[GOPJ]

Not too surprised bump

[Arthur Wildfire! March]

I predicted back in 99 that the economy was going down, and that Clinton was doctoring the reports. I sensed it. At the same time, I heard a report that there was an epidemic of cavities. That made absolutely no sense to me. Why would teeth be rotting out of peoples' mouths when there was new tarter-control toothpaste, better dental hygene information available, and affordable dental plans? Something was wrong with that picture. People love having perfect teeth. So I wondered then why the dental epidemic was so bad. Conclusion: economic reasons. It was the only thing that made sense.

[RippleFire]

BUMP

[CPT Clay]

bump

[Arthur Wildfire! March]

The good thing is, history books are now based on the largest data bases. Look at the best selling books about Clinton. They are the ones most heavilly footnoted.

[Arthur Wildfire! March]

Well, it isn't anything new, but it's getting a lot of attention. The simple question: Should Novak's question mark be removed now?

[MeekOneGOP]

Hmm? I've often wondered if Alan Greenspan made a deal with the Devil.....that's clintoon, of course. :O0

[El Gato]

one man's loss is another man's gain

Only in Socialist countries and economies. In free countries it's win/win or no game.

[El Gato]

Someone call the Catholics quick I need to be exercised.

For that you don't call a priest you call a trainer. ... Oh you mean exorcised..never mind. :)

[Devil_Anse]

I'm no socialist. How about, MY loss can be turned into MY gain?

Or how about, if the price of potatoes hits the bottom, I get a great deal on those potatoes I like to cook?

What I was trying to say is, there is opportunity in many places where pessimists won't look. People need to quit worrying about "the economy," and see if they can find something out there that will make them some money or at least make them able to get by. Almost always, it can be done.

Worrying about "the economy" is too large a picture. A problem can be tackled in stages. This idea that the huge, varying, multi-faceted "economy" can be controlled by any one person or entity, is for the birds.

[SlightOfTongue]

It's time for Robert Ruben's head to roll in all this.