The "good news about the economy" it's all based on military build up.

[keithyboy]

The war in Iraq is good for the economy but not good for American families. It just is not in Bush's interest to be at peace. The neocons knew they could get more mileage, more build up out of an invasion of Iraq by tearing the country up and having to rebuild it. Huge contracts, high-paying jobs (in Iraq), and big revenues for the businesses friendly to the Republicans. There was no such potential in blow up Afghanistan...they had little to "re-build" and no oil. So folks, if you like thriving economy based on the "war factor" vote for Bush and the Republicans and watch your own standard of living fall as that of the elites rises.

[Bandit]

1. Aren't most of the Corporations working in Iraq based off shore?

I don't think they pay any taxes so how do they help our economy? Some jobs have been added lately but on the whole Bush* has overseen an overall job loss and reduced taxes to boot. Let's see less people working and the one's that are pay less in taxes yet they tell us they are receiving more in tax revenue. How is that possible?

[bryant69]

2. Do you have any data

To back up this theory?

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[anarchy1999]

4. Here is something you might like to read, "THE GDP"

http://www.gold-eagle.com/gold_digest_03/stott080803.html

THE GDP

Don Stott

The commonly used term "GDP," (Gross Domestic Product, formerly GNP, or Gross National Product), is perhaps one of the least understood terms. Not because it is any mystery, but because one of its prime ingredients is not included in most thoughts, be they amateur or professional. It's like a cake recipe, which leaves out the flour. The GDP INCLUDES FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL SPENDING.

Right now, it is estimated that the Iraq thing is costing 15% of the federal budget. In other words, 15% of the federal GDP happens to be spent in Iraq, so the term "domestic" doesn't apply, but it is included.

All federal handouts, welfare, subsidies, and waste, are part of the GDP.

All executive expenses, such as security, White House expenses, Air Force One and Two, Congressional silly trips, and entertaining foreign dignitaries, are part of the GDP.

All military services, regardless of where they may be, and what they may cost, are part of the GDP.

Billions of pieces of bureaucrat turned out paper, endless streams of new computers, and office equipment, are part of the GDP.

[keithyboy]

5. Precisely what I was going to suggest.

Some things are just "intuitive"

[Fovea]

3. What are the big winners in the * economy

Military Contractors, Oil Support, Private Guards, Private Prisons.

That bodes badly for the future.