Some truths about the “Bush economy” that Greenspan failed to mention when advertising his new book.

The combined effects of recession and national emergency could have been devastating for America’s economy. Yet President Bush’s tax cuts–following through on a promise he had made to the voters–resulted in a shallower recession, a faster recovery, and a platform for growth that remains sturdy to this day. The fact is that in a time of unprecedented challenge, the United States has experienced nearly six years of uninterrupted economic growth and added more than eight million new jobs since August 2003–more than all other major industrialized nations combined.

The economic growth encouraged by the president’s tax cuts is now producing sharply increased federal tax receipts–up by nearly 15% in fiscal year 2005 alone, nearly 12% in fiscal year 2006, and projected to rise nearly 7% in the fiscal year that will end this month. That is the highest growth in tax receipts in consecutive years since 1981. As a result, tax revenue as a percentage of our economy is now above the 40-year historical average. Under the circumstances, it’s pretty hard for anyone to argue that the American people are under-taxed. Even at a lower rate of taxation, the hard work and productivity of Americans is generating more tax dollars than ever before.

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It’s worth noting, as well, that President Bush has committed significant resources to rebuilding our military after the draw-downs of the 1990s. In addition, this new era has also demanded far larger support for intelligence, law enforcement and homeland security. Our administration has met those urgent priorities. Yet we’ve also managed to bring this year’s projected deficit down to 1.5% of GDP–well below its historical average over the past four decades.

Alan has long argued, correctly, that fiscal discipline is a long-term obligation requiring honesty and a willingness to make tough choices. Here again, we agree. And on this measure, President Bush’s record is superb. He has proposed reforms in Medicare and Medicaid–and has repeatedly asked Congress to reform Social Security and place it on firm financial ground. Though Congress has failed to act, no other president has spent more time or political capital trying to avert a fiscal disaster that everyone knows is coming.

1. Laura, Jenna, Barbara, Barney and I may be among the few remaining Bush supporters, but I still like/support him. I think he failed miserably on immigration, but for the most part I think he did a good job.

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2. I’ll admit my support of Bush has wavered these last seven years from immigration and just plain having the balls to fight the fight against liberal socialism (which is what I blame for things getting this far with them), but one thing I’ve never doubted was the economy. For the past seven years, my situation in life has changed rapidly and it could not have happened without a strong and growing economy. Bush has done some things wrong but he’s done plenty of things right, and it’s information like this that needs more press coverage.

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