We have created in America a permanent political class that has powerful incentives to remain in office and grow government. Protected from accountability by gerrymandered districts and financial support from special interests, its members at times actually defy their constituents, as they did on the illegal immigration issue in 2007 and the mortgage bailout bill in 2008. It's time to hold our politicians to account.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Europe opted for small stimulus; U.S. went big: Europe won
"Just as the German chancellor vetoed a bailout for eastern Europe on March 1, she is now leading European opposition to US President Barack Obama's call for a global pump-priming package... Merkel's rejection of more stimulus touched off the first trans-Atlantic clash of the Obama administration and led critics to say she risks deepening the global recession." The Financial Express, March 2009.
"Reports from the twelve Federal Reserve Districts suggested continued growth in national economic activity during the reporting period of mid-July through the end of August, but with widespread signs of a deceleration compared with preceding periods." [Emphasis added.] The Federal Reserve's Beige Book , Sept. 8, 2010.
Hoven's Index for September 10, 2010
US: 101.3
Germany: 102.6
Euro Area: 101.8
OECD Europe: 101.6
Sources: OECD.
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