Mr. Average:

Inspired by this Washington Post editorial, which said,"... Mr. Bush's arguments rely on a misleading use of averages to make his foolhardy plan appear fair."

And,

"Mr. Bush must know how phony his "averages" are. Any time a salesman has to resort to such deceptive tactics, the customer ought to be wary about what is being sold."

From the Whitehouse website:

President Meets with Small Business Owners in Georgia (20 Feb 2003)

Under this plan, 92 million Americans receive an average tax cut of $1,083. That's fair.

We estimate that 23 million small business owners across America will receive a average income tax rate cut of $2,042. That matters.

the money the budget I submitted holds growth -- setting a priority our military, setting as a priority our homeland security, it holds growth to 4 percent on discretionary spending. That's about as much as the average America's family's income is expected to grow this year.

Remarks by the President in Forum with Small Business Owners (13 Feb 2003)

Now, that means 92 million Americans will receive an average income tax relief package of $1,083. (Applause.) And that's good.

Remarks by the President on the Economy (22 Jan 2003)

Ninety-two million Americans will keep an average of $1,083 more of their own money when this tax plan goes through. And that's good for the economy.

Twenty-three million small business owners will receive an average tax cut of $2,042 under this plan.

The average savings for somebody 65 years and older, if we get rid of the double taxation on dividends, will be $936 per year per tax return in America.

Remarks by the President on the Growth and Jobs Package (9 Jan 2003)

The average tax savings for taxpayers 65 and older who receive dividends, will be $936 per year, per tax return. That's -- that will help. That will help people.

President Bush speaks about the economy in Chicago, Illinois (7 Jan 2003)

These tax reductions will bring real and immediate benefits to middle-income Americans. Ninety-two million Americans will keep an average of $1,083 more of their own money.

posted by Quiddity at 2/21/2003 01:41:00 PM