Perhaps it is a mere coincidence, but I could not help but notice
this. As soon as Democrats take control of the House and Senate, we
see these headlines:
Return
trip for electric vehicles: automakers unveil plans for electric
cars; no need to put pressure on the auto industry!
Medicare
Drug Program Costing Less Than Estimates, U.S. Says: no need to
pressure the pharmaceutical industry!
Employers
increase hiring, wages in Dec.: no need to worry about jobs and
wages, or to put pressure on big business!
Falling
crude oil prices should translate soon to lower prices at the pump:
leave the oil companies alone!
Does anyone think these headlines reflect what is
really going on in the world?
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