Re: The Bird-Watching Businessman
On Jun 2, 2006, at 9:45 AM, Paul wrote:
Doug H. writes:
And he’s [Treasury Secretary designee Paulson] not likely to
pursue the same policies as Rubin - he’s to the right of old Bob
on fiscal and social issues.I can see the significant differences on social issues, etc. But
do you think there would be significant differences on Treasury
policy? [serious not rhetorical question]
Well Rubin was the only member of BC’c cabinet who opposed welfare
“reform.” Paulson, if anything, is suspected of being a weak dollar
guy, the opposite of Rubin. I suspect that Paulson is to the right of
Rubin on tax policy but I don’t know for sure. Must make some inquiries.
Doug