Washington Post.com leads with a story about the gimmicky nature of the gas tax rebate supported by McCain and Clinton.
Here's the problem with politicians, especially those on the right. They offer up short-term fixes enticing people immediately. However, the long-term solution may be painful at present and take some time to fully work its way through a highly complex economy.
The electorate is becoming savvy to the tricks used to win elections. No longer are they gullible to Rovian machinations.
If we, as a nation, are to mature into a stable and long lasting republic, the citizens must become wary of those who offer nothing more than economic snake oil.
Such tax rebate schemes may help now, but offer no substantive change to the economy.
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