Rich Getting Richer

An article in the December 13 Houston Chronicle reported that “Total retail sales for November rose by 1.7 percent, on a year-over-year basis, . . . But in the luxury segment sales increased by 5.2 percent.” Hmmmm. So what does this really mean? Do you think that the “Haves” seem to have even more? I wonder why. It couldn’t have anything to do with the Bush administration giving away the surplus to them in the form of a “tax break”, could it? But before you jump up and say that the plan worked, the “Haves” are spending their money, think about it. How many jobs are really created when the extremely wealthy decide to buy that one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry, or invest in some rare art, or purchase that special collectible car for their garage? Exactly the same number as were employed before they made these purchases. Thanks Bush, for selling out the country for your wealthy friends.