your response would be what? to blame this recession on the bush tax cuts which came into effect ten years ago and saying this is happening because tax rates are too low, i think most republicans and conservatives shake their head at that. financial collapse of 2008 is the significant factor in the recession. but to say the low tax rates, what romney was saying the president effectively writing off all voters making over $250,000. it s a class warfare argument. he s trying to win the voters making 250,000 or less. but for those with sole proprietorships, obama doesn t even want to speak to them. i guess what i m asking is whether there s anything quantifiable, here are jobs that were created by individuals because they are wealthy americans or small business people and they were able to enjoy the fruits of the bush tax cuts.