October 20, 2002
From the desk of Jane Galt:WaPo says Republicans are already
WaPo says Republicans are already planning for their takeover of the Senate. According to the article, most of these plans consist of technocratic plans to subsidize "key" industries. Gridlock has never sounded so sweet. On the bright side, they seem to be considering medical malpractice reform, without which a levelheaded friend who works with the insurance industry thinks that we will face a doctor's strike within the year; and lowering corporate taxes, which is a pet project of Live from the WTC, although they seem to be leaving the other half out, which is eliminating special treatment for capital gains. And don't snicker, Democrats -- if they get elected, and we get a raft of corporate welfare, it will be in large part because the Democratic leadership primed the voters by demanding that Republicans come up with a plan for the economy. If there's anything we should have learned from the last century, it's that when the government actually gets around to the planning, no one likes what results.
In related news, I have already commenced preparations for my appointment as Dictator For Life of The United States, Emperor of Canada, and Blessed Protector of Mexico, Luxembourg, Bora Bora, and the Associated Territories. Anyone who wishes to beg my mercy now, or shower me with gifts, should be aware that doing so immediately will be looked upon much more favorably than waiting until my inevitable reign is consecrated. And if Lincoln Chafee thinks that he can stop me with his puny threats, let it be known that I will impale him on the Imperial Sword of Justice should he attempt to challenge my power. Those who are doubtful about my ability to pull of this coup should spend a little time considering how much they might regret such a decision once I stand astride the world like a mighty colossus.
We now return to our regularly scheduled programming.
Posted by Jane Galt at October 20, 2002 5:40 PM | TrackBack | Technorati inbound links