[T Lady]

I honestly believe Speaker Pelosi did not actually listen to what Dr. Blinder said. In a few words he did not sugarcoat what is now taking place: An economic meltdown. All she wanted was a bunch of Yes Men telling her how wonderful the Administration's policies are 'putting people back to work,' and that 'thanks to the stimulus, recovery is right around the corner.'

Congress is absolutely tone deaf and without any semblance of reality.

[Son House]

what Dr. Blinder said. In a few words he did not sugarcoat

Alan Blinder. “despite the fact that we’re looking at an absolutely horrendous long-term fiscal outlook”

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Alan Blinder. “I’d like to start with a short apology, which is I’m not going to run off from you, but I have an appointment across town at 1 o’clock so I have to leave in about 10 minutes.”

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Yep, seems Blinder was in a hurry, and he had a honest moment