Combat Ranting (formerly known as Famicom Mini)

[A Black Falcon]

Somewhat. But big business wouldn't be anywhere near where it is today without the help (both from regulations and from lack of them, and more of the latter than the former) of the government... and you disparage Europe but on a whole it's not in as bad shape as you suggest. If it was the Euro wouldn't be going up against the dollar, that's for sure... you just need to convince yourself that they're doing badly to be able to justify why your small business-destroying (Republican policies are VERY good for big business) policies should continue...

See, health care is the biggest problem small businesses face. Well, that and insurance against lawsuits... it's very sad to see so many doctors leave fields they love because they can't afford the insurance if a patient decides to sue... but as for health care, prices are spiraling out of control. Companies are reacting by cutting or getting rid of benefits... bad for everyone. And then there's the 40 million uninsured. Europe doesn't have any of those problems. Yes, taxes are higher, but you get a big, big return for your money...

There's a reason that all the Democratic candidates have health care as one of their top priorities. The Republicans have shown that they do not want to do anything to actually work on the problem. And before you mention the recent Bush perscription drug bill, it's just a payout to big companies and the drug companies, not actual help for the people who need it. As per usual for Bush.