You are obviously an economic expert, so you will be able to answer a simple question. If the government makes and implements an economic decision, how long does it take for that decision to fully have an effect?
If our economy under Howard grew say at 8% per annum (which id didn't but lets give him the benefit), how can we all have massive increases in wealth? If there was massive (and by massive, I presume you mean a hell of a lot more than 8%) increase in one section of society, than this wealth could only have come at the expense of the rest of society.
It does not take a genius to produce a surplus. In fact any economic dunce can do it. Increase taxes, cut real spending in major areas like health and education and we won't even mention infrastructure, continue selling Commonwealth assets and hey we have a surplus!
Full employment? Do you have any idea how the statics for employment are calculated since the privatisation of Centrelink? Don't come back with ideology. Do you know how the figures are derived? And while you are at it, tell me how many hours work per fortnight disqualifies you fro being unemployed.
Simpletons? you are quite correct. And he knew just how to manipulate them and feed them like little children and the mantra is repeated.
