Monday, February 01, 2010
Tim Pawlenty, Master Hypnotist
Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty wants the Republican nomination for President. That means he has to pander to the right. He has to whisper those sweet words Republican primary voters long to hear. And believe me, he does not disappoint:
Tell us, Tim, what's your plan for the economy?
Congress should reject federal legislation that places additional burdens on growth, such as the proposed health care overhaul, cap-and-trade bill, labor union card check and tax increases. Instead, lawmakers should support policies that promote economic growth. For example, the Bush tax cuts should be made permanent and tax burdens on individuals and businesses should be further reduced.
Ding ding! Tax cuts. That he started his Politico piece by railing against, ahem, BUDGET DEFICITS hardly matters. He said the magic words.
Tax cuts. Like a farm kid hypnotizing a chicken.
Once Pawlenty learned the trick, he couldn't get over how easy it was. Sat there all day in the barnyard, hypnotizing the chickens.
Just a kid, really. Just a kid who knows one dumb trick.
