Why did George H.W. Bush call conservative economic principles "Voodoo Economics"?

Why did George H.W. Bush call conservative economic principles "Voodoo Economics"?

He didn't. He was referring to the much discredited "Laffer Curve" brand of supply side, which Reagan quietly abandoned after being elected.

Yes, he certainly did, when he was running against Reagan for president.

-a rare moment of clarity.

Because he was being generous.

"Voodoo economics" would imply that conservative politicians were practicing some kind of ineffective, nonsensical ritual that they genuinely thought would work.

In reality, they were simply paying back their corporate donors, and when people noticed, had the gall to pretend that giving money to rich people was somehow a sound economic plan, as opposed to just their part of a quid pro quot deal.

"Voodoo economics" is excessively kind to it - what it really is is some people with their hands in the cookie jar who, when caught, had the audacity to try to tell you that they were only stealing cookies because they thought it would help you.

because he is a closet witch !!!!!

He did, but if it will make You feel better, it had something to do with Witch Doctors.

He said before Reagan was even president. It was while he was campaigning against Reagan for presidency. All do it. Biden said electing Obama would be a huge mistake since he doesn't have experience and it would cause another terrorist attack. Did he mean it, ID but that's what they do on the campaign trails.

He was in training with Christine ODonnell