That's what everyone says when it's them. It's normal. It wasn't your fault gov't overspent and you have to suffer the consequences. I agree.
Again, elections have consequences. We're being taken advantage of by the very government that is responsible for the problem in the first place.
2007 levels would be more difficult than now for lots of reasons - less pay and higher prices. But it's not "gutting". Sorry I don't go for that. But it is harder.
Elections have consequences.
I must have seen 100 FReepers announce the outright loss of a job over the last 5 years.