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Originally Posted by Azure
And please don't say the numbers are part of conspiracy theory.
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I think you have me confused with someone else. I haven't to my recollection, mentioned conspiracy theories at all, except to say that I don't believe them.
I note that you're using the White House's own numbers. I'm not going to get into a debate on the specifics, except to say that there WAS a slowdown in job growth at the beginning of Bush's term.
I'm not an economist--I don't pretend to be qualified to comment on that, nor do I make any representation as to whose fault it is. However, IIRC, both job growth and unemployment are lagging indicators, unless I'm mistaken. I'd be glad to be corrected on that issue--but it may well be that the root of our disagreement is somewhat semantic.
I've already said that I think this, and other economic problems, was probably not Bush's fault. I've also already said that I highly doubt Bush is the worst president ever.
I really don't think you and I disagree on that much. It may surprise you to learn that I find the left's blind hatred of Bush, and the conspiracy theories it spawns, very silly. That doesn't mean I'm a Bush fan. I don't think he's the root of all evil either--I just disagree with him on several issues of great importance to me. I'm pretty sure that's still allowed.