Saturday, September 17, 2011

NY TIMES Editorial: Leadership Crisis

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Editorial

Leadership Crisis

Published: September 17, 2011

Despite what the Republicans loudly proclaim, Americans do not buy into economic theories that were disproved 25 years ago. What the new poll and others show is that most do not see the deficit and “big government” as the main problem, and they do not buy the endless calls for slashing spending and reckless deregulation.

A solid majority said creating jobs should be the highest priority for the government now and that payroll taxes should be cut to help with that. A whopping 8 in 10 think building bridges, roads and schools is important, which means — gasp — spending money.

Read the rest by clicking on the following:  http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/18/opinion/sunday/leadership-crisis.html?_r=1&hp

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