Far From Great Bushs Ownership Society Could Cost America in Unseen Ways

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Far From Great, Bush's 'Ownership Society' Could Cost Americans in Unseen Ways

By Allan Sloan
Tuesday, September 7, 2004; Page E03

By now, if the Republicans did their job right, the term "ownership society" is still rattling around inside your head. It sure sounded great when President George W. introduced it at the Republican convention last week. Instead of depending on government or an employer, you'd own your own future.

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What's not to like? You could own an individual Social Security account, new high-powered retirement and savings accounts, your own health care account.

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It's great marketing: Show your audience the goodies but not the price tag. It's like going to the supermarket, picking out your stuff and taking it home without stopping at the checkout line to pay.

The bill? That will come later -- or maybe get sent to your kids. Sound laughable?

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