Posted on 11/29/2021 1:13:31 PM PST by ChicagoConservative27
Of course the power elites think that's just fine. Us little people don't deserve nice things. Just toil away and be thankful.
Early estimates are that Black Friday sales were up nearly a third since last year and in-store sales were up by even more than that,” Biden said.
Over last years numbers - Yes.
But, they are 5% less than 2019.
Fact Check - Wrong...
“Consumer spending has recovered to where it was headed before the pandemic.”
What the heck does that even mean?
Liar liar diaper on fire
Don’t be so hasty. It may have reverted to pre pandemic levels but not just before the pandemic, perhaps around 1932 levels.
So very true.
Biden also thinks that stuff running down his leg is from a pudding cup he put in his back pocket.
“28% decline in Black Friday sales in 2021 vs 2019. “
I’ve read something similar, in an article that said retailers are now counting on CyberMonday (today) to make up the gap
today, WSJ is pessimistic:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/cyber-monday-sales-are-expected-to-stall-11638226511
Yeah, almost everything except the covid death toll and Washington DC looks good compared to 2020.
“Biden says ‘consumer spending has recovered’ to pre-pandemic levels”
Thanks to firearms and ammunition purchases.
“...perhaps around 1932 levels...”
September 1929 levels.
Joe is conflating “sales” with “inventory turnover”. All that merchandise going out the door thanks to thieves is just healthy turnover!!! November has been a record setting month!!!
Link to the source?
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