OK. Time to hear from both sides. Why has the economy taken a down turn just as Dubya finished cleaning the Oval Office rugs? We are all well aware of the extended Bull market enjoyed throughout Clintons regime. Is the timing coincindental? This is still Clinton's budget. Bush has not passed his own yet. Do democratic leaders help the economy? Taking away the "good vs. evil" bull**** usually spewn by liberals, do the Dems actually contribute to a stronger economic base? In other words, do government restrictions, higher taxes, more liberal welfare, overpaid unions, and a reduced military Help or Hinder an economy in motion? Could the spending vs saving ratio be influenced by the biased media? Any intelligent insight is welcomed...