The 2007 Bad News Quiz

[Adam's Apple]

The 2007 Bad News Quiz
By Richard W. Rahn, Washington Times
January 2, 2008

How many Americans died from "bird flu" in 2007?
How much did the federal budget deficit rise in 2007?
When did the recession of 2007 begin?
How did foreign investment endanger the U.S. economy and security in 2007?
How much warmer did the Earth get in 2007?

for full article:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20080102/COMMENTARY/897650316/1012

 

[midcan5]

Curious how conservatives and the Moonie Wash Times look backward to justify the present. I wasn't hit with a meteorite last year so all is good with the world. That's why under conservative rule mankind stays in his cave.


"An optimist [liberal] stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist [con] stays up to make sure the old year leaves." Bill Vaughn

 

[Adam's Apple]

Did you even read the article?

 

[Angel Heart]

He clearly did not. Interesting how things look when you have the facts.

 

[M14 Shooter]

Curious how conservatives and the Moonie Wash Times look backward to justify the present.

How, exactly, does the article he posted do that?

Interestring how liberals -- those that claim to be 'thoughtful' and 'openminded' -- dismiss an article withouth even clicking on the link.

 

[midcan5]

FACTS! 'Strawman' would be a compliment, but I loved his last line, if only he would have stuck to it. Priceless.

"We would all like our politicians, reporters, lawyers, and scientists to be totally pure in their motives — but, being human, many are not."

Richard W. Rahn is the chairman of the Institute for Global Economic Growth - aka rob and steal em blind while polluting the earth.