I'd call you a Marxist, but I forgot the number
Posted on 04/09/2008 5:03:37 PM PDT by AndyJackson
bed wetting marxist
oh and both me and my wife are making more money and in lots better shape money wise than 5 years ago
That there just raised the stakes! LOL!
The media is weighing heavily on the public. Cheer up though, the economy will be perfect on January 20th, 2009 should Hillary or Obama get elected in November.
It’s the media.
The media is the reason that I am paying 10 - 30 percent more for food and gas over the past 24 months.
I understand where you are coming from, but you mark my word. On January 20th, 2008, all will be roses and buttercups.
It is true that when Bush came to office that gas prices were about 40% of what they are today. Still, if you think the media will acknowledge the negative aspects of the economy on society after January if a Democrat is elected, you’re kidding yourself IMO.
Is the problem the media? I think it is. It cannot be counted on to address problems accurately no matter who holds office. Did it create the problem? Not really, but it will short circuit a good fix if it has a vested interest to do otherwise. And it just may have that alternate vested interest in 2009.
Perfect!!
Is that your version of ‘Life sucks and then you die?’ LOL
Well, I do agree with your comments.
Not sure how this chart will post, link here: http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MDY5MzFmNTllNjlkM2U0YmQ3ODlhOGJkNDQ4M2U4ZjM=
That Awful Economy [David Freddoso]
A Hill staffer sends this along:
It’s the Politics, Stupid:
Comparing Labor Market Data in 1996 and 2008
Democrats on the Economy in 1996:
“Our economy is the healthiest it has been in three decades.” (President Bill Clinton, State of the Union Address, January 23, 1996)
Democrats on the Economy in 2008:
“The bottom line is that this administration is the owner of the worst jobs record since Herbert Hoover.” (Senator Charles Schumer, Press Release, March 7, 2008)
Key Labor Market Statistics in March 1996, March 2008
1. U.S. Unemployment Rate 5.5% , 5.1%
2. Number of Long-Term Unemployed 1.33 million, 1.28 million
3. Average Weeks Unemployed 17.3 weeks, 16.2 weeks
4. Median Weeks Unemployed 8.3 weeks, 8.1 weeks
5. Not in Labor Force because discouraged over job prospects 451,000 - 401,000
6. Democrats calling for Extended Unemployment Benefits? No Yes
7. President’s Party Affiliation Democrat Republican
I thought that most people considered themselves middle class. Self reporting for middle class is a lot more than 53%. That makes me suspicious of this study from the get-go.
I can’t stand the Fed and certainly “Thin Air” Ben Bernanke, and BushCo is to Reagan conservatism as New Coke was to Coke, but I’m sick of hearing Bush getting blamed for the economy. The designed destruction of the currency perhaps, which again falls more on Ben’s head. Hell, my company is about to invest $60 million dollars in an outdated paper mill. My view is, the economy is good for those of us with the ability to take advantage of it and it’s a mini-depression for those of us who depend on government or just aren’t able to navigate finances.
And everything that is wrong with it during their adm (shudder) will be the fault of Pres. Bush.
Gas prices are up 21% over last year. The economy was humming at the same time. Guess what? The Dems took over congress 15 months ago.
I don't read this article as attacking Bush.
Right on. I’ve brought up that point several times, it usually stops them cold. I counter with the point that as soon as Repubs are the majority, suddenly there are homeless in the streets, no one can pay their bills, etc., etc., THEREFORE, the same standards are in play when Dems are in the majority.
They are responsible that our fuel prices have gone south followed by food costs and all related expenses and what really gets them is: why is my son still in Iraq? You guys said you were bringing them home so we want him home NOW. This is playing the devil’s advocate you understand, he believes in staying until the mission is accomplished—and so do we.
Duh! A self-inflicted "pinch."
Good for you. I just got notifed that I will be out of work in a month. My sis and husband are selling out the hardware store, and my son and I will be out of work in a month. It was either sell out, or keep losing money. Wonder when it will hit the rest of the country.
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