"On the whole, Republicans are either the victims of incredibly bad luck, or lousy economic policy. But either way, they are not the Party of growth. Macro-economic growth seems to be faster when Democrats are in office."

Warning! This link leads to a concise, well illustrated argument that is sure to piss off ardent right wing ideologues (Tin Cup-please count to ten before responding and when you do, I challenge you to give a response that is genuinely thoughtful and longer than fifty words).

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