When the Economy Really Did ‘Fall Off a Cliff’

[J.A. Terranson]

On Mon, 23 Mar 2009, Ian G wrote:

> > It'll probably take a crash government *can't* fix to prove that point,
> > however, and we may be here now.
> 
> 
> I think it an open question as to whether "the government" fixes any real
> crash ... of course they run around in circles and declare victory as fast as
> they can talk.  But do they fix anything?  Do they ever make anything better?

Sometimes... Usually accidental, such as with SB1386.

> I can think of one positive law / fix in recent history, being SB1386.  That
> stands out like a sore thumb, everything else has been wasteful or made things
> worse.

*Everything*?  Even the lawmakers themselves dont read the laws they pass 
any more: you're telling us that YOU do?  Please, tell us what we've 
missed, cause nobody else can!!!

//Alif

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