The Trickle-Down theory was best illustrated on SNL when Bill Murray, playing a gutter bum claimed to feel the new economy “trickling down” his leg. Although trickle-up has not had it’s day, it too is destined for failure. The smart politician and economist will recognize that we need a trickle-out economy. Such an economy will strengthen the middle class who will then secure the economy both “up” and “down.” We our at our best when the middle class is strong, paying taxes, providing small business and small employee jobs.