Robert Samuelson Hasn't Heard About the Downturn

You know about that recession that began six years ago following the collapse of the housing bubble? Apparently Robert Samuelson doesn't. In a column complaining about the new budget deal, Samuelson told readers:

"Recall: The central issue is the mismatch between government’s spending promises and its willingness to tax."

Those who noticed the recession might think the central issue is that the economy is still operating at a level of output that is close to 6 percent below its capacity accor...