George Bush talks a good game, but isn’t a true fiscal conservative

Since leaving office, former President George W. Bush has been quiet. Recently, he broke his silence and discussed the role of government, and how excessive government interference can be a threat to freedom. The President made many good points. It’s too bad he isn’t credible.

One of the major problems with the Obama administration can be summed up by this Bush quote:

“the role of government is not to create wealth, but to create the conditions that allow entrepreneurs and innovators to thrive.”

I couldn’t agree more. Government should take care of the basics, then get out of the way. Some will succeed and some will fail, but it isn’t the government’s job to pick winners and losers, only to make sure the playing field is level. From listening to Barack Obama and following his actions, he thinks government is the solution to all our problems. George Bush seems to say the right things, but let’s not forget that he’s the one who helped open the flood gates. » read more