For the record, almost every economic indicator except employment is shooting upwards, which is hardly an "illusion." Of course, to a leftist who firmly believes the sole function of a corporation is to pay salaries and benefits, I can see where that would be considered bad. But be that as it may.

One of the fun things about being a politician is that you can go into someone else's business and force them to run it the way you want it to be run. Doesn't matter if you don't know jack shit about economics, the business you're screwing with, or anything else. If the business goes under, tough. It's no skin off your nose, and you made the voters think you were a Swell Guy.

I think they should make it illegal for the government of New Jersey to do business with any outfit located outside of New Jersey. And while they're at it, they can raise the state minimum wage to $90 an hour. Soon, everyone in the state will be rich and happy.