From: Louis Proyect <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Now I know that Clinton is hugely popular with some liberals, who mistakenly associate job growth during his 8 years as a function of government policy rather than market forces.
Clinton was a master of illusion in every way, whether economically or physiologically. In the former area, he created the aura of sustainable strong growth when he was doing no more than hitching a ride on the boom phase of a classic boom/bust. In the latter, much of his charisma flowed from the air of robust good health that he projected -- an image of vigor as bogus as that which gravely ill JFK conveyed. I must confess to some satisfaction on seeing this illusion shattered when Clinton tottered out on the campaign trail after his heart surgery, appearing a wizened old man with a shaky voice. I guess it's needless to say I dislike him intensely.
Carl
