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And yet, somehow, 68% of Republicans approve of the job he's doing. Which means he could theoretically win the nomination again if he were allowed to run for a third term.

The "rootin' for my team" paradigm is indeed well-entrenched.
 
>>Amazing that 73% disapprove of his handling of the economy. Record low unemployment, millions of new jobs created in the last three years, record high home ownership rates, record highs on the stock market. Go figure. Is it all gasoline prices?

It's gasoline prices and the fact that a lot of us in the middle class really don't see our standard of living increasing (and in many instances, actually cut), while at the same time, others are driving multiple escalades upsizing the home and such. I'm not a strong advocate for the poor, but the U.S. certainly under this administration hasn't done much for the average American working families. I'm talking about those of us with household incomes between $50 and $125k.

I don't bash Bush over the economy, but I do think he tweaked it to help a certain segment of the population.

TPS
 
TPS said:
>>Amazing that 73% disapprove of his handling of the economy. Record low unemployment, millions of new jobs created in the last three years, record high home ownership rates, record highs on the stock market. Go figure. Is it all gasoline prices?

It's gasoline prices and the fact that a lot of us in the middle class really don't see our standard of living increasing (and in many instances, actually cut), while at the same time, others are driving multiple escalades upsizing the home and such. I'm not a strong advocate for the poor, but the U.S. certainly under this administration hasn't done much for the average American working families. I'm talking about those of us with household incomes between $50 and $125k.

I don't bash Bush over the economy, but I do think he tweaked it to help a certain segment of the population.

TPS
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- Plus, we have an infrastructure crisis in this country. Remember that burst steam pipe in Manhattan NYC that made headlines last week?? Well, it made headlines because it occurred at one of the busiest intersections in the world and killed one person, injured 40. Guess what, those types of things (burst pipes, sinkholes on highways, etc.) happen several times every day across this country, but they don't make headlines. Our infrastructure is decaying, but, hey, taxes were cut- and the $$ we should have been using to maintain this country's infrastructure was instead funneled to corporate cronies... And people wonder why the gap between rich and poor is growing....
 
Mr. Blue Sky said:
- Plus, we have an infrastructure crisis in this country. Remember that burst steam pipe in Manhattan NYC that made headlines last week?? Well, it made headlines because it occurred at one of the busiest intersections in the world and killed one person, injured 40. Guess what, those types of things (burst pipes, sinkholes on highways, etc.) happen several times every day across this country, but they don't make headlines. Our infrastructure is decaying, but, hey, taxes were cut- and the $$ we should have been using to maintain this country's infrastructure was instead funneled to corporate cronies... And people wonder why the gap between rich and poor is growing....
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Isn't a burst steam pipe in Manhattan a New York problem? Is it really the federal government's responsiblity to rehabilitate aging municipal infrastructure? My guess is, those wealthy Manhattanites used their tax cut money to shop on 5th Avenue, which no doubt increased local sales tax revenue, which is supposed to fix things like leaky underground steam pipes. Wonder what the borough president and his corporate cronies did with all that extra loot?
 
In fact, here's a press release from the State Comptroller from last year, projecting a $4.5 billion surplus for NYC in 2006. That would buy a lot of duct tape to fix some of those leaky pipes.

"New York City already has a surplus of $4.5 billion for fiscal 2006, and the Mayor is prudently proposing to set aside $1.2 billion to pay for future costs, leaving a net surplus of $3.3 billion, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi. In addition, the Comptroller’s Office projects that higher than expected revenues could add another $500 million by the time the year ends on June 30, making the total potential surplus $5 billion. Although the City still faces budget risks, the FY 2007 budget is currently balanced and the FY 2008 budget gap is manageable."

http://www.osc.state.ny.us/press/releases/feb06/022306a.htm
 
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In fact, here's a press release from the State Comptroller from last year, projecting a $4.5 billion surplus for NYC in 2006. That would buy a lot of duct tape to fix some of those leaky pipes.

"New York City already has a surplus of $4.5 billion for fiscal 2006, and the Mayor is prudently proposing to set aside $1.2 billion to pay for future costs, leaving a net surplus of $3.3 billion, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi. In addition, the Comptroller’s Office projects that higher than expected revenues could add another $500 million by the time the year ends on June 30, making the total potential surplus $5 billion. Although the City still faces budget risks, the FY 2007 budget is currently balanced and the FY 2008 budget gap is manageable."

http://www.osc.state.ny.us/press/releases/feb06/022306a.htm
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- Nice diversion, champ, but - like I said- I only brought up the NYC burst because it was in the news and everyone's heard about it. My point was that these things are happening all over the country, and it would be nice if our nation's infrastructure wasn't being neglected...
 
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- Nice diversion, champ, but - like I said- I only brought up the NYC burst because it was in the news and everyone's heard about it. My point was that these things are happening all over the country, and it would be nice if our nation's infrastructure wasn't being neglected...
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Well, the point still stands--aside from interstate highways and other large federally-funded projects, water pipes and road construction are municipal and state responsibilities. I don't see how you can lay the blame of a busted pipe and outdated infastructure in New York City on the feet of the president.
 
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Mr. Blue Sky said:
- Plus, we have an infrastructure crisis in this country. ..... Guess what, those types of things (burst pipes, sinkholes on highways, etc.) happen several times every day across this country, but they don't make headlines. Our infrastructure is decaying, but, hey, taxes were cut- and the $$ we should have been using to maintain this country's infrastructure was instead funneled to corporate cronies... And people wonder why the gap between rich and poor is growing....
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- OK, I've removed my reference to the NYC incident since ya'll don't seem to get that I only used that as a recognizable "symbol" of the real problem. Anyone care to adress the issue now?? BTW, I'm glad i could bring you two together on something, Reb and champ...
 
hmm, i'm now wondering after reading this, if the only reason bin laden is still "at-large" is a bargain for the fact that we have not had any successfull attacks post 9-11...
and IRaq is more of a distraction and keeping us alive....things that make one go hmmmm
 

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