>I'm not sure the government really controls the economy. We like to think that by turning a few dials and pushing a few levers it can be made to obey like an amiable dog. IMO the president doesn't have that power, the Fed doesn't have that power, Congress doesn't have that power.
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>Mike, actually, they do.
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>Are you drinking again?

Nope, In fact I had a terrific three day weekend for the good reasons and none of the bad ones. In strict violation of my frequent diarrhea of the mouth, I will just say I feel great. And you can interpret that any way you like. The future is showing signs of light. Sometimes life surprises you.

PS -- we can stop arguing back and forth about government spending and let it go amicably. It seems less interesting to me now. IAC it is approaching abortion in terms of intractability, really nothing to be gained from debating it. The lines are formed like little toy soldiers The moderates -- which includes neither of us and not many of the UT chatter regulars -- will decide it.