tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889986006783300070.post2171681738030542452..comments2023-10-19T05:40:40.156-07:00Comments on The Theory of Mediocrity: The Anatomy of Failed LegislationPT Bohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10101195261695989996noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889986006783300070.post-92211819038524007632012-06-27T18:41:06.609-07:002012-06-27T18:41:06.609-07:00CW, I agree, probably another poor choice of words...CW, I agree, probably another poor choice of words on my count. I have written in the past how the Stimulus was used to push Obama's green energy agenda, education agenda (Race to the Top), etc. I completely understand your point. The goal of the stimulus should have been to create jobs and for healthcare to reduce costs, but when the left is involved there is always another agenda.PT Bohanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10101195261695989996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889986006783300070.post-78016714168220981942012-06-27T15:08:53.578-07:002012-06-27T15:08:53.578-07:00You bring up a lot of good points, Patrick, but wh...You bring up a lot of good points, Patrick, but when it comes to legislation introduced by those on the Left I think there is a key element that must be understood. You said:<br /><br />>>”the goal of the American Recovery Act (the 862 billion dollar stimulus) was to create jobs and it failed miserably.”<br /><br />I would disagree that the goal was to create jobs. Regardless of what the stated goal was, I think the real intention of the Recovery Act was to expand government, advance the Left’s agenda, reward the democrat base (unions) and transfer wealth – all on the taxpayer’s dime. The proof of that is evident in the selection of programs targeted in the bill. So from the Left’s perspective, it was a success.<br /><br />We can’t and shouldn’t underestimate this fact when evaluating legislation and the actions of the Left. When the stated purpose of a law is overshadowed by ulterior motives that conflict with the original intent, the intent is effectively changed or altogether nullified. I think we kid ourselves when we play along with the lie that the stated objective was the real objective.<br /><br />Same for Obamacare. It was sold based on the stated objective of reducing healthcare costs, but the real objective was always to get free healthcare for “the poor” (there’s your wealth transfer), expand the gov’ts role in healthcare and increase entitlement dependency. Everyone knows those goals are counterproductive to reducing costs, so I think it would be fair to say that reducing costs was never a sincere objective of Obamacare.CWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18093393578438689105noreply@blogger.com