Strip Him of His Lights and What Have You Got?

["Why Obama Can't Close the Sale"
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A fantastic Op Ed piece from the WSJ today gave a nicely researched albeit condensed summary of Senator Obama's platform. For all of you out there who have begged and pleaded with the populace to really look at the issues, here is a chance to do the same.

For those who wish to retort, please do so by defending his platform and not merely saying, "Well McCain's policy is worse because...". I want to know why you think these ideas of his are so great and why you think they are going to lift mankind.

Please keep in mind a little Econ 101 and remember that more taxes create deadwieght in the economy - meaning it keeps supply and demand lower than it normally would be and leaves us with both higher prices and not enough to go around. Please also keep in mind that if the Dems are correct in their assertion the economy is in the tank, then why in heaven's name are they also pushing for higher taxes? A total disconnect.

A rising tide lifts all boats and the other way around.

One thing that is completely lost on foes of free markets is they do not wish to acknowledge that the freer the market, the more compassionate the system in that it provides more for less - meaning the needed resources reach more people at a cheaper price. More regulation and higher taxes do the opposite. So why would a party that touts its compassion for the downtrodden embrace such a flawed economic position?

Please, think about that. Truly! Think about that! I would love to hear your thoughts.