That's a pretty weak column there, Cow. Samuelson is normally a pretty good writer because he bombards you with facts and convinces you of his position with logic. This article is, ironically, short on substance. His one main point is that Clinton and CcCain have been in the public eye for so long that they are familiar, and he feels like he knows them. After that he goes into an argument of conjecture and ignorance of key points as well. I'm disappointed in Samuelson, because he is usually strong on money and economic issues, but it this article he misses the boat completely.
I keep hearing this annoying question from those who are so steadfast against Obama and ousting the established politbureau, and its echoed in this column in a very subtle way. Where does the money come from to execute his plan (what? I thought he didn't have a plan and was all talk, no substance!)? The answer is in the first issue he promises to address. Iraq. By getting out of Iraq he plugs an artery that is bleeding $18 million an HOUR. That's $13 BILLION in an average month. That's more than enough money to pay for what ever modifications to social programs that are on the books. I'm really disappointed no one has picked up on this. The media normally has more on the ball. Well, they used to anyway.
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