Liveblogging the Bush Economics Speech

Posted at 8:43 am on Friday, March 14, 2008, in Uncategorized, and tagged bush, economics, liveblog.

8:44am
Bush: “Isn’t it a good idea for our goods and services to be treated as if they were from Colombia.” Including cocaine?

8:46am
Bush: “My administration is not afraid of dealing with issues.” Except health care reform.

8:47am
Questions.

8:50am
Bush: “Markets respond to the collective wisdom of consumers.” We’re doomed.

8:51am
Bush: “I am the kind of guy who doesn’t care about polls and just do what’s right.” Yes, what’s right for oil moguls.

8:53am
Bush: “Since the September the eleventh, it’s a great tendency to say that we are no longer in danger.” Who exactly is saying that? Aren’t we debating methods?

8:56am
Bush: “We believe in a strong dollar.” Phew.

8:57am
Bush: Drilling in ANWR is critical; it will not destroy the environment. How exactly?

8:58am
Bush: Battery-powered technology is around the corner. The technology for battery-powered cars would be here if there were tougher mileage standards.

8:59am
Bush: “Our energy policy hasn’t been very wise.” Does he realize he’s been president for the last seven years?

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