Sunday, February 06, 2005
Populist Preamble
I never liked John Edwards. I thought he was a democratic version of Pat Buchanan, aiming to shut American borders in a misguided attempt to help American workers. That's why I take a dim view of his declaration that he wants to end poverty. Though early, people who want to run for president in four years start to do "public things" which involve broad statements, and in Edwards case, starting a "poverty center" in his home state (never too early to make pork barrel promises).
Of course, Edwards idea of ending poverty doesn't include ending poverty for non-Americans. Furthermore, his attempts at ending American poverty are likely to make Americans poorer, as protectionism ALWAYS does.
Edwards seems like a snake oil salesman, which I guess is a trait developed from a career built on liability and class action lawsuits.
I never liked John Edwards. I thought he was a democratic version of Pat Buchanan, aiming to shut American borders in a misguided attempt to help American workers. That's why I take a dim view of his declaration that he wants to end poverty. Though early, people who want to run for president in four years start to do "public things" which involve broad statements, and in Edwards case, starting a "poverty center" in his home state (never too early to make pork barrel promises).
Of course, Edwards idea of ending poverty doesn't include ending poverty for non-Americans. Furthermore, his attempts at ending American poverty are likely to make Americans poorer, as protectionism ALWAYS does.
Edwards seems like a snake oil salesman, which I guess is a trait developed from a career built on liability and class action lawsuits.
