We're Doomed

Bush Economic Adviser, Friedman, to Leave

If you doubt that the Republicans are circling the wagons around Bush and the worst ideas that have been fluttering through his administration, this should convince you:

Republicans who favor "supply-side" policies, such as low taxes and deregulation, had warned that Friedman would be more interested in balancing the budget than supporting Bush's tax-cutting package.

Heaven forbid! Fiscal responsibility from a Republican? That's so last century.