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Who’s whining now? It certainly came as no surprise when Phil Gramm–the former Texas Senator and economic adviser–stepped down as co-chairman of Sen. John McCain’s presidential campaign. As much as McCain’s Democratic rival Bara
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11 months ago
First, his selection as campaign co-chair reflects what kind of attitude McBush has toward the economy and those of us with less than the millionaires Gramm represents.
Second, Gramm has been widely spoken of as McLiar's Sec Treasury nominee. Just because he has left the campaign doesn't mean we will be rid of him in a McSenility administration.
Third, the thin layer of deniability McPhoney maintains between other toxic "advisers" like Rove and himself is an indication that Gramm will still lurk in the background.
Fourth, the fact that McForktongue would even consider the originator of the Enron loophole (whose wife...uh...coincidentally sat on the Enron board) and other "school's out for the wolves of Wall Street" legislation who was instrumental in creating this economic disaster to run his campaign is the best possible proof that he is an economic moron who will take - if given the chance - a horrible situation and make it worse.
Trust me on this - things can always get worse.