[mewzilla]

Bad news in a good way

[Frank Drebin]

The economy is not strong. You'll find that out in a few weeks after Trump wins. Suddenly this falsely promoted "booming"economy will downturn and they'll try and blame Trump.

Smoke and mirrors.

[jdt1138]

All of my hobbies have doubled in cost over the past few years so this makes sense.

[kaktuskid]

Halloween candy sales are down this year. Consumers say they will spend less on holiday gifts this year.

[TLI]

So it is with this September’s season adjustments to retail. It turns out there were actually ZERO gains in the raw numbers for retail sales. The entire positive figure was due to the seasonal adjustments:

Thus: Retail Bad News Adjusted into Great News Just in Time for the Election

Prog reporting is like Chinese food, it's great as well until 2 or 3 weeks later.

Then... not so much.

.

[chief lee runamok]

Retail Bad News Adjusted into Great News Just in Time for the Election

It's a coincidence I'm sure, that the price of a gallon of gas has
dropped a full dollar.

Just before the election, scratching head.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

I know we are not typical but we have bought the following "retail" in the past six months. Shoes, sock and underwear for the cubs, about a dozen books, tractor parts, car parts and that is it.

All our other purchases were either food, medical, energy or bought used.

There is no extra money.

None. Zip and Zilch.

Most of the other families I know with kiddos are in the same boat. We just don't have it to spend.

[Deaf Smith]

May be the first time these people include firearms and bulk ammunition sales in their metrics of retail sales.

[Carl Vehse]

The weaponized federal kakistocracy is now spinning lying propaganda in attempt to cover the disaster the Traitorjoe/Commie-La administration has caused. (They’ll just revised it later like they’ve already done with employment and economic reports earlier this year.)

But the DeepStaters are sweating as they lie because when President Trump gets back in office, there’ll be an accounting, and it won’t be pleasant for them.

[logi_cal869]

I paid twice as much today for groceries for an upcoming potluck - just for a batch of Chili Verde Chili - vs. 3 years ago.

DOUBLE. Freakin 60 bucks (makes 10 qts) and that didn’t include sour cream or rice.