[xzins]

That quarter saw decreased sales, consumer spending, and contracting supplies while at it was higher government spending at the same time.

So, the government took more away from an economy that was generating less.

Is it any wonder they blame the weather? If I remember my history, the more an economy gets taxed, the less business it generates. They were bragging a few weeks ago about record setting tax receipts.

[Wyatt's Torch]

That quarter saw decreased sales, consumer spending, and contracting supplies while at it was higher government spending at the same time.

That's just not accurate.