Do Republicans intentionally create a self-fulfilling prophecy by claiming...

[Teabagging4Jesus]

...that government doesn't work? And then proving that very point every time they get into power?

 

[Summertime]

Its mostly stamped behind the head underneath the hairline. Your question is truly profound.

 

[Tina]

Listen pal, the only thing that isn't working right now is Obama. "Its the ECONOMY stupid".

 

[thomas_paine]

I think so. They run saying government doesn't work. Once they're in power, they pass tax cuts and increase military spending that is not paid for, leading to large deficits. Also, they think it's totally fine that corporations can buy influence.

 

[DreJeffreyGoldblum]

yes, i'm starting to think that's their plan for america.

 

[DebunkingTheRightWing]

I think it’s simpler. They themselves don’t like to work. John Boehner is running a part-time House of Representatives compared to Pelosi.

They constantly parrot ‘government doesn’t create jobs,’ so they don’t have to worry about actually DOING anything other than continue to feed the rich.

They’re just lazy.

 

[Elizabeth]

YES!

 

[ndmagicman]

Yes.
Read the Two Santa Claus Theory
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/26-0

 

[Thomass1]

Government can work - but it doesn't when it spends more money than it takes in, on the backs of those who can least afford it.

 

[FascistHunter]

Yes they do. Remember Bush appointing an Arabian horse man to head FEMA? Remember Bush trying to appoint a veterinarian to oversee women's health? Two cases in point.

I second that you should read the Two Santa Clauses Theory. f

 

[BadWolf63]

No need

Your messiah is doing everything by himself.