WHAT IS JOHN BOEHNER TALKING ABOUT?….
In a time of severe economic crisis, it’s important that all of us — voters, policy makers, investors — remember to do two key things. First, keep a cool head and avoid panic. Second, pay absolutely no attention to congressional Republicans, who have no idea what they’re talking about. Republicans quickly criticized the idea of such a vast [stimulus] initiative, saying Congress should instead cut taxes to spur economic growth. “Democrats can’t seem to stop trying to outbid each other — with the taxpayers’ money,” House Minority Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) said in a statement. “We’re in tough economic times. Folks are hurting. But the American people know that more Washington spending isn’t the answer.” I realize that Boehner and congressional Republicans don’t want to deliberately hurt the country, so perhaps it’s best if they take this opportunity to enjoy a little quiet time. Fortunately, Democrats apparently seem to both appreciate the seriousness of the situation and the nec
