Two parties pray to the same God, but different economists

With varied motivations, human beings tend to invoke the name of God in foxholes, in the throes of passion and in budget debates.

During the recent debt-limit showdown, Rep. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) credited "divine inspiration" for his opposition to House Speaker John Boehner's initial proposal. Democratic activist Donna Brazile tweeted, "Last time I checked, God is above this partisan stuff. But I believe (as a woman of faith) Jesus would be fair and support shared sacrifice." It was not immediately clear whether the Son of God endorses corporate loophole closings or prefers tax-rate increases.

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Paul Kane 05 Aug, 2011

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