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February 11, 2009

The Republicans didn't stop this recession so should they be silent about getting us out?

"When it comes to economic policy, now would be an excellent time for the Republican Party to enjoy a little quiet time. "
History Lesson by Brad Delong


It would seem that when the Democrats don't need their votes to pass bills, they can stop listening to the Republicans. Until then, they derive their legitimacy not from the quality of their ideas, but from the democratic process that selected them. That goes just as well for the Democrats or for that matter the leaders of the democratic socialist governments of Europe, who similarly provided little legislative ideas that would have prevented this mess,

Posted by OneEyedMan at February 11, 2009 9:06 AM

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