What the writer doesn't understand is the essential strength of an economy which can survive a succession of socialist hits such as the "Transportation" and "Prescription Drug" bills.
And perhaps I should have capitalized "bills," as in what the taxpayers are forced at gunpoint to cover by their "conservative" President and congress.
It's importent to remember that not all Republicans are conservatives. Most if not all Democrats are liberals. Unfortunately many Republicans are liberals too. Right now we do not have conservative majorities anywhere.
What is The unemployment rate now, somewhere around 5% ?