Forget Econ Stats, Do Americans Feel Economic Exhuberance or Malaise?

[EconChick]

Weird after 8 years of Dubya/GOP 'job creator' policies why wasn't the US economy booming?

Bush's economy over his full 8-yr tenure was great compared to that of Obama's 5.5 years. And that's even WITH the fact that Bush had the jolt of 9/11 attacks on the economy to deal with.

After the jolt of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the highest the unemployment rate rose was 6.3% in June, 2003.

This rate seems remarkably low by today’s economic standards.

Then the economy calmed down and actually grew, dropping the unemployment rate to the mid 5% range, where it stayed for the next two years.

In fact, the rate was 5.4% in November, 2004 when Bush was reelected.

Really good news came in December, 2005 when the unemployment rate dipped to 4.9% and stayed in the 4% range straight through to November, 2007.

Then in December, 2007 it went to 5.0%, rose slowly and really shot up in August, 2008 to 6.1%. When the economy tanked, the rate blew right through the 6% range ending December, 2008 at 7.3%.

At that point, we were dealing with the financial bubble brought on by very long term conditions contributed to by both Democrats and Republicans. Both parties get blame for that crisis.

But for most of his tenure, Bush provided quality FULL TIME jobs in far greater numbers than has Obama.

Bush 'provided' the jobs, eh? Very funny.

It's right there in your face. Can't you read English? Maybe you have comprehension issues?

 

[bendog]

econchick keeps throwing mud hoping something will stick

but the fact is those years turned into disaster. why?

consumer confidence is at a high after 7 years. why?

talking debt is stupid. why?

econchick is a mises poser.

If she is a von mises poser, that would explain some conundrums I see in her posts. But I admit I have no idea why consumer confidence is high, and as for the debt, with deficit/gnp declining I'd be more sanguine if growth were above 3%.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Shut it, wanker.

But....you were lamenting how the "fat cats" were taking all the $$$$. I wanted to hear your populist message. What made you delete that? Was it too "socialist" or something?

Aren't you cute.

I'm trying to get at your true feelings here, GG. Are you pissed that the "fat cats" are running away with all the fruits of our labor? Or...was that just a momentary lapse in judgement on your part?

 

[TheGreatGatsby]

The OP was not "non-partisan". You should look to see who took this where it is, asshole.

Yea, let me go digging through 18 fucking pages to satiate some fuckface, who has only trolled the fuck out of every thread he's ever been in...

LOL. I've only started posting recently but thanks for confirming exactly MY impression of the Looney Loner Loser.

Sadly, the serious poster to troll ratio on USMB is not very good. I would recommend using the ignore function if you could do without the daily pissing contests.

 

[EconChick]

Shut it, wanker.

She doesn't have the brains to discuss anything anyway. She's nothing but a bomb thrower, and she can't even do that right.

You know what might be the best part about this thread? You thought I was a woman so you threw in those dopey shots about shopping at Macy's and shoe sales. You are a self-loathing female, aren't you?

I have asked you what it is that we agreed on in this thread. Haven't you been paying attention?

Wait a minute. A guy would choose that kind of avatar?????? LMAO.

LOL, how does some dude with no brains acting like a chick translate to what I think about moi? I love myself dude. You should take notes.

 

[Moonglow]

I really, really enjoyed the $5 dollar a gallon gas during Boosh....

 

[TheGreatGatsby]

But....you were lamenting how the "fat cats" were taking all the $$$$. I wanted to hear your populist message. What made you delete that? Was it too "socialist" or something?

Aren't you cute.

I'm trying to get at your true feelings here, GG. Are you pissed that the "fat cats" are running away with all the fruits of our labor? Or...was that just a momentary lapse in judgement on your part?

Is there a reason that you feel a compelling need to be an irritant? Did your daddy not love you? Are you straight up a bastard child?

 

[EconChick]

Yo, Lone Laughter Dude. Your avatar comes across as totally pink. You might want to fix that. I don't know many dudes who use massive pink in their avatars.

 

[EconChick]

Yea, let me go digging through 18 fucking pages to satiate some fuckface, who has only trolled the fuck out of every thread he's ever been in...

LOL. I've only started posting recently but thanks for confirming exactly MY impression of the Looney Loner Loser.

Sadly, the serious poster to troll ratio on USMB is not very good. I would recommend using the ignore function if you could do without the daily pissing contests.

Good insight, GG. Thanks for letting me know.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Yo, Lone Laughter Dude. Your avatar comes across as totally pink. You might want to fix that. I don't know many dudes who use massive pink in their avatars.

Really? I'm one of those guys who can pull off pink. Nobody questions me for some reason. Could be the 6'2" or the 230lbs or maybe the five o'clock shadow that I get by noon.

You might want to read what my avatar says. I get that some people prefer colors to words.....but those words have some real SUBSTANCE. Who knows....we might even agree on something. Let me know, stupid.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Aren't you cute.

I'm trying to get at your true feelings here, GG. Are you pissed that the "fat cats" are running away with all the fruits of our labor? Or...was that just a momentary lapse in judgement on your part?

Is there a reason that you feel a compelling need to be an irritant? Did your daddy not love you? Are you straight up a bastard child?

I am an irritant to arrogant fuckers like you. Count on it. I'm giving you what you asked for. Once you admit that to yourself, we'll probably get along just fine.

 

[TheGreatGatsby]

Yo, Lone Laughter Dude. Your avatar comes across as totally pink. You might want to fix that. I don't know many dudes who use massive pink in their avatars.

Really? I'm one of those guys who can pull off pink. Nobody questions me for some reason. Could be the 6'2" or the 230lbs or maybe the five o'clock shadow that I get by noon.

So, would that make you a jock, otter, bear or wolf? Sorry, I don't keep that close of tabs on your sub-culture.

 

[TheGreatGatsby]

I'm trying to get at your true feelings here, GG. Are you pissed that the "fat cats" are running away with all the fruits of our labor? Or...was that just a momentary lapse in judgement on your part?

Is there a reason that you feel a compelling need to be an irritant? Did your daddy not love you? Are you straight up a bastard child?

I am an irritant to arrogant fuckers like you. Count on it. I'm giving you what you asked for. Once you admit that to yourself, we'll probably get along just fine.

So, you admit your need to lash out at this big bad world. There, there, little fella.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Yo, Lone Laughter Dude. Your avatar comes across as totally pink. You might want to fix that. I don't know many dudes who use massive pink in their avatars.

Really? I'm one of those guys who can pull off pink. Nobody questions me for some reason. Could be the 6'2" or the 230lbs or maybe the five o'clock shadow that I get by noon.

So, would that make you a jock, otter, bear or wolf? Sorry, I don't keep that close of tabs on your sub-culture.

Are you still pissed at me for making fun of your empty loser's bar? Come on, dummy.....get over it already. I was one of your first visitors....full of enthusiasm. It isn't my fault that you couldn't keep a 6 year old awake on Christmas morning.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Is there a reason that you feel a compelling need to be an irritant? Did your daddy not love you? Are you straight up a bastard child?

I am an irritant to arrogant fuckers like you. Count on it. I'm giving you what you asked for. Once you admit that to yourself, we'll probably get along just fine.

So, you admit your need to lash out at this big bad world. There, there, little fella.

Just doing what people ask me to do. I'm kind that way.

 

[TheGreatGatsby]

Really? I'm one of those guys who can pull off pink. Nobody questions me for some reason. Could be the 6'2" or the 230lbs or maybe the five o'clock shadow that I get by noon.

So, would that make you a jock, otter, bear or wolf? Sorry, I don't keep that close of tabs on your sub-culture.

Are you still pissed at me for making fun of your empty loser's bar? Come on, dummy.....get over it already. I was one of your first visitors....full of enthusiasm. It isn't my fault that you couldn't keep a 6 year old awake on Christmas morning.

LOL. That was a full-on deflection.....not even an original deflection either. Well, check-mate then. As usual.

G'day!

 

[EconChick]

Yo, Lone Laughter Dude. Your avatar comes across as totally pink. You might want to fix that. I don't know many dudes who use massive pink in their avatars.

Really? I'm one of those guys who can pull off pink. Nobody questions me for some reason. Could be the 6'2" or the 230lbs or maybe the five o'clock shadow that I get by noon.

You might want to read what my avatar says. I get that some people prefer colors to words.....but those words have some real SUBSTANCE. Who knows....we might even agree on something. Let me know, stupid.

Ok, LL, I've read your avatar, now that I can see past the pink.

I like it. I was kicked in the ass for defending the flag awhile back so I give you big points for it, now that I can see it.

(As a sidebar, the words are blurred and it kinda bleeds pink, so I may be the only one getting that but I may not be. So there's some feedback for ya.)

And here's another sidebar. I'm ex-military so an insult to me is a compliment. But if you had written this same post to someone else, you probably would've done great until you ruined it with the final word, "stupid."

Just some feedback for ya.

And yes, we agree about the flag. Here, I'll shoot ya a kiss while we're in this brief truce. Well, it looks like a kiss to me.

Ok, back to our regularly scheduled posting.

 

[EconChick]

Lone Laughter, are you ex-military?

 

[LoneLaugher]

Lone Laughter, are you ex-military?

Nope. Military brat. Grew up on bases.

 

[deltex1]

Big bad Laugher sends his big tough message by leaving God out of her pledge...how gay.