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They're Not Even Close: The Democratic vs. Republican Economic Records, 1910-2010 Paperback – June 4, 2012

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The Democratic and Republican Parties are virtual opposites of each other in their economic records, going back to the earliest period for which economic data were available, around 1910. More than a dozen studies have been done comparing economic growth, unemployment, average length of unemployment, stock market performance, inflation, federal debt, and other economic indicators, during Democratic and Republican presidencies and congresses, and they all show stunningly better performance when Democrats are in power, than when Republicans are. These studies are all available online, and they are all summarized and discussed in this path-breaking book, which settles, once and for all, the question of whether there’s any significant economic difference between the two Parties. Not only is there a difference, but – shockingly – it always runs in favor of Democrats in power. There might be other types of reasons for voting Republican, but all of the economic reasons favor voting for Democrats. Regarding economic performance, the two Parties aren’t even close.

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CONTENTS

4: Democrats Are Better for the Stock Markets
10: Democrats Are Plain Better for the Economy
19: The Grand Old Prejudice Causes Economic Stagnation
40: Democrats Reduce, Republicans Increase, Government Deficits
46: Republicans Actually Win by Punishing the Nation
105: Conservatism Is Based Only on Faith
114: Trickle-Down vs. Percolate-Up Economics
122: Republicans Harm More than Just the Economy
123: Would Romney Be Better than Obama?
125: References/Sources

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126 pages
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English
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June 4, 2012
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6 x 0.32 x 9 inches
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1880026090
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978-1880026090
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hyacinth Editions (June 4, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 126 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1880026090
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1880026090
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.32 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,506,881 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,912 in Political Economy
- #6,342 in Economic Conditions (Books)

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Christopher Weuve

Flawed but worth reading

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017

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The strident tone of the book makes it difficult to read, but it's worth the effort. If well written I might have given it five stars. (Note that I have not independently verified his sources, which of course could knock the rating down.)

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Sharon

I feel it would better serve the readers by allowing the readers to form ...

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2017

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I have just begun reading the book and it clearly supports what I have felt in my heart all along - now I have facts to substantiate my feelings. So far, I only have two issues with the book: 1 - it should have been proof read at least one more time as I have found many grammatical errors (and not minor ones), and 2. the opinions stated should have been left out of the book. Even though I support the opinions stated in the book, by adding the opinions it cheapens the impact of the facts stated in the book. I feel it would better serve the readers by allowing the readers to form their own opinions based on the presented facts. But, that is my humble opinion. I would still recommend the book, however; it definitely offers conclusive facts that can easily be repeated in debates with people who still staunchly believe in the republican party.

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Kevin O'Connell

Fascinating economic data that proves that helping the middle class is the way to economic growth

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2016

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A great deal of fascinating economic data is provided in a reader friendly manner.

However, the data itself is compelling enough, the extremely partisan tone of the book actually detracts from the persuasiveness of the data. The data itself is persuasive that the "trickle down supply side" economic theories of the GOP is a crock. Billionaires do NOT help create a healthy middle class. In fact, the data clearly shows that helping the middle class is the way to create billionaires. A healthy and prosperous middle class provides the consumer demand that can send stock prices of producers soaring. This is clearly a "Frank Capra" economy (my phrase, not the author's) where helping the "John Does" get ahead is the way to prosperity.

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Philip J. Westfall

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I get so sick of the Right-Wing brainwashing. This book provides the true facts for me to cite.

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Keith Newhouse

Very good book explaining the economy under most presidents for the ...

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2015

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Very good book explaining the economy under most presidents for the last 100 years. Easy read. Not a boring book at all. I enjoyed it, and highly recommend it.

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Interesting data, if verifiable through additional scholarly sources could be a valuable resource.

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Robert W. Lobsinger

It even surprised the author...

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016

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Excellent analysis of how the country performed economically under Democratic and Republican administration. You will be surprised, and your beliefs will be challenged.

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Murray Duffin

Needs to be known

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2013

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The material in this book is very important. I had discovered several of the same elements and tried to make it available to Democrat candidates prior to the last election, so I can vouch for the veracity. I have taken away 2 stars because of the polemic tone of the book. The author 's style is certain to turn off the very people he needs to persuade. I hope the Democrat party will take the material and run with it aggressively, but without the polemics. Unfortunately the Dems seem to be unable to toot their own horn effectively and thus leave the Reps to create the narrative, regardless of veracity.

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