54 percent:
By on Feb 21st, 2008 at 12:49 pm
54 percent:
Americans who expect a recession within the next year, according to a new Reuters/Zogby poll. This number is up from 45 percent in January, and includes 41 percent of Republicans. Only 36 percent of Republicans believe the country is headed in the right direction.
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February 21st, 2008 at 12:54 pmI thought the consensus was we were already IN a recession…?
February 21st, 2008 at 12:55 pmWhere the hell have these people been.?..With in a year.? Crap…We have been having inflation for the past 5 year’s at a huge rate and recession for over a year already….Unplug your head’s from your butt’s and look around…..Blessings, we need them..
February 21st, 2008 at 12:55 pmAre the people who think we’re ALREADY in a recession included in this 54%? Or are they a separate slice of the pie?
February 21st, 2008 at 12:57 pmDo the remaining 64 percent of Republicans realize that it’s the REPUBLICANS who have taken this country in the wrong direction?Or are they going to blame that on Clinton too?
On the bright side it’s a good sign that 41% of Republicans have matured past the stage of just swallowing whole every bit of propaganda and baloney their rightwing corporations and media feed them.
February 21st, 2008 at 12:57 pmbaaaa. baaaaa. The fed lowers the borrowing rate and the banks all raise their lending rates because they have been caught with their hands in Mary Ellen’s pants.
The coffee is brewing, the grass is green, the sky is still blue ( in some places) and reality won’t break through those of you that don’t realize the recession began some time ago, it is the “depression” that they will not discuss. Calling it a recession is rather confusing to anyone that knows it’s a lie.
please, everyone read and learn about how your government protects only those that are going to take everything you have away from you.
February 21st, 2008 at 12:57 pmTruthout has an article about Vermont and Hew Hampshire’s work to arrest and impeach bush/cheney…Maybe if they won’t go there someone could deliver them..Blessings
February 21st, 2008 at 12:59 pmAre you suggesting an extraordinary rendition, Witch1?
February 21st, 2008 at 1:02 pmDoes Ben Bernanke Have to Go?
…It is becoming increasing clear that we are facing the worst financial meltdown since the Depression, and Mr. Bernanke was caught asleep at the wheel.
In testimonies before Congress and other statements he repeatedly assured the public that there was no bubble in the housing market, arguing that fundamental factors explained the unprecedented 70 percent increase in inflation-adjusted house prices from 1996 to 2006. Such reassurances undoubtedly helped sustain the bubble until it finally reached the bursting point last year.
Even after the bubble began to burst, Mr. Bernanke failed to recognize the seriousness of the problem. As recently as last July, he told Congress that, “for the most part, financial markets have remained supportive of economic growth,†failing to see the financial tsunami that was about to engulf the economy and push it into a recession.
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2008/02/20/7177/
February 21st, 2008 at 1:03 pmWith oil prices over $100 a barrel, it’s be a quick slide when gas is over 4.00 a gallon and that ripples through prices we pay for groceries, and everything else that must be transported by truck.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:03 pmPssst, Keltoi – it’s the REPUBLICANS who are slow on the uptake.
It’s that Kool-Aid induced somnolence, yanno?
February 21st, 2008 at 1:03 pmTRoS, that would be an EXTRAORDINARY rendition, wouldn’t it!
February 21st, 2008 at 1:04 pmThe entire planet would be ecstatic!
The (R)ecession hit last June. They’re trying to stall a Depression.
Some analysts predict $150 / barrel oil prices by June. Bush is still adding to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, even though we’ve never had this much stored.
Bush needs a very big awakening of Fear to pull off martial law, so D+O=ML, or, Depression & Oil will allow him to initiate martial law.
Disclaimer, I am not an economist, mathematician, or a politician. I’m also not a Republican.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:05 pmOr plane, RU. The ultimate ripple effect is going to be PAINFUL. On the other hand, goods produced locally, instead of across country and shipped, especially stuff like ice cream that must be refrigerated the whole time, will do much better.
Think globally, buy locally.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:07 pmThis poll may be skewed by the fact that many Republicans see a democratic president (& congress) in 2009 as inevitable.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:07 pmGood catch of the day, RU.
EXTRAordinary rendition indeed. People like to party hardy on New Year’s Eve. HAH! Wait until Jan 19, 2009 and the Countdown to Midnight!
February 21st, 2008 at 1:09 pmTo poll results show why it was so easy for the Bush Administration to steal the election twice. Obama is smart to use empty words to do the same thing. Let’s hope Mrs. Obama doesn’t start showing us who she really is before the election. Alot of people will be surprised to see how fake she is and full of herself. McCain only needs to let Obama do some more of his lies aka missteps to end his chances of winning.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:10 pmFools. America has never been stronger and better prepared to fight foreign threats.
Comment by Frank M — February 21, 2008 @ 1:14 pm
I am slowly coming around to the notion that Frank M is a parody. No one can possibly be this obtuse.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:16 pmClean-up on #16. Troll back-up problem. Follow yer nose!
February 21st, 2008 at 1:16 pmI agree gummitch. Has to be operating on the principle that even bad attention is better than none at all.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:16 pmIt’s not a recession until Bush and his friends find the numbers in their own checkbooks to be falling short.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:16 pmTROS, well I guess I was thinking more of a free ride straight to jail by a patriotic citizen driving the car, but you can call it anything you like as long as the taxi service is completed…..Blessings
February 21st, 2008 at 1:18 pm…includes 41 percent of Republicans.
Wow! Almost half of all Republicans think we might go into a recession which started last December! Some real brain wizards in the GOP, eh? I guess Fox Business Channel isn’t doing so well.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:19 pmComment by Frank M — February 21, 2008 @ 1:14 pm
Frank, is the AEI your dream employer?
I heard the benefits there include an all-you-can-eat red meat buffet — Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:19 pmFresh road-kill, McWars? Yummers!!!
February 21st, 2008 at 1:20 pmSo does this mean that mean that that RePUGs are throughly reputing the Bushboy and his possee. I don’t think they can see that far and after looking at Billo or Hannity or listening to Rush they will somehow blame all this on those defeatists in Congress, you know the Dems.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:21 pmI’m not sure certain folks would go willingly, to either Vermont or the Hague, if you catch my drift, Witch1.
If we help them on their journey, so much the better.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:22 pmgummitch ~ have you ever read Minneapolis Mike on HuffPo?
February 21st, 2008 at 1:22 pmUnfortunately, we aren’t as prepared for an attack from our government.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:23 pmFresh road-kill, McWars? Yummers!!!
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 21, 2008 @ 1:20 pm
Reuel Marc Gerecht is the most frequent patron. He’ll get back to his desk with blood on his shirt and chin.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:23 pmGrrrrr…… Polls are not a story. Polls should be SUPPORT for a story not a substitute for journalism.
/angryman off
February 21st, 2008 at 1:23 pmWhen are we going to get the first pro-Bush troll say something to the effect of “I’m doing OK financially, so any talk about a recession is just talk” ????
February 21st, 2008 at 1:24 pmRecession?? I’m more concerned about a depression.
A∞Ω
February 21st, 2008 at 1:24 pmFools. America has never been stronger and better prepared to fight foreign threats.
Comment by Frank M — February 21, 2008 @ 1:14 pm
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I swear the trolls on this site must be regulars that just like to stir the pot. I know a lot of idiots, this can’t be real.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:25 pm#33 – “YES, WE CAN (I HOPE). /snark (snort)” Comment by good_golly — February 21, 2008 @ 1:23 pm
I wish we could get you to stop talking like a dum-bass, but I’m not holding my breath. It would be a VERY LONG WAIT!
February 21st, 2008 at 1:26 pmSo does this mean that mean that that RePUGs are throughly reputing the Bushboy and his possee.
Comment by natisman
No. Notice GOPpers think we may go into recession “within the next year”.
The recession will officially start on Jan. 22, 2008. It will all be Barak Obama’s fault.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:26 pmDon’t forget N.H. TROS….Maybe some one could persuad them, hint, wink.
Clearly the rep’s are feeling the pinch on the econemy as well. Case in point, we use to have some tough troll’s dropping crap all over this site, now we just have some low paid slow leaker’s tripping over old reich winged drivel…..Blessings
February 21st, 2008 at 1:27 pm#33 MO never said “proud of our country FOR THE FIRST TIME” that was a lazy misquote from a Fox correspondant even more lazily parroted by you.
Other than that, pretty good jab at Obama’s lack of substance beyond catchphrases. Where did you copy it from?
February 21st, 2008 at 1:27 pm2009!
February 21st, 2008 at 1:28 pmComment by Frank M — February 21, 2008 @ 1:14 pm
Comment by good_golly — February 21, 2008 @ 1:23 pm
Folks, don’t forget to flag. Both posts are designed to derail the topic of the thread. If you choose to smash the trolls, be sure to flag them at the same time, and really think about not even dignifying their posts with answers.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:29 pm39. It was an original.
Comment by good_golly — February 21, 2008 @ 1:28 pm
No doubt about it, given its utter vacuity.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:29 pmIt was an original.
Comment by good_golly
An original thought from you?!?!?! Now that’s original.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:30 pmI’m really sick of white people telling a black woman that she should be proud of the history of the US. When you have no clue what you are talking about, you should just STFU.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:33 pmIn the not too distant future, we’ll be ringing our hands about whether we are sinking into a Depression!
February 21st, 2008 at 1:33 pmI am slowly coming around to the notion that Frank M is a parody. No one can possibly be this obtuse.
Comment by gummitch — February 21, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
I’m slowly admitting this to myself too. There’s just something so rote about Frank’s posts, something so uninspired, that he’s either a parody troll or a paid operative who hates his job.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:35 pmIf gigi’s going to post verbatim, how about adding the SPOKEN emphasis on words like REALLY??
February 21st, 2008 at 1:36 pmThe ‘08 election in a nutshell:
Zogby: One in four Americans – 25% – say they believe the U.S. is headed in the right direction
Michelle Obama: I think people are hungry for change.
Gigi: Clinton got a hummer.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:36 pma paid operative who hates his job.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:37 pmDing Ding Ding!
The winner. His previous job involved removing dead rodents from underneath houses.
…a paid operative who hates his job.
A paid operative who hates himself. Self loathing is a signature characteristic of right-wing extremists.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:39 pm/snark (snort)
Comment by good_golly — February 21, 2008 @ 1:23 pm
At least Obama is COHERENT when he speaks… unlike others we’ve been listening to for the last 7 years. /snark (snort)
February 21st, 2008 at 1:40 pmI see nothing at all to complain about in Michelle Obama’s remarks. She might have figured out a different way to say that without leaving herself open to fingerpointing from the trolls and wingnuts, but it was an honest, heartfelt appreciation of a startling moment in our history: there really is a very good chance that a man of mixed race will be elected President. Good for her.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:41 pmThere was no such emphasis in her spoken word. Follow the link and listen.
Comment by good_golly
I thought I told you to STFU about how black people should feel about our history, you racist piece of crap.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:42 pmDon’t forget N.H. TROS….Maybe some one could persuad them, hint, wink.
Comment by Witch1 — February 21, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
Ah yeas… that hotbed of Liberal Activism…
The People’s Republic of New Hampshire!
February 21st, 2008 at 1:49 pmI remember the history books showed how slaves brought to the US prayed for changed and had hope.
Proud strong people who were in a land. But their prayers were answered by action and planning as God must of said words aren’t enough. Men and Woman spoke the words of hope/change but put action behind it yes strong action. Dr. King who is so often used by Senator Obama, spoke the words we all remember I Have A Dream, but he put action behind those words he had a plan he even went to jail many times. Yes Mrs. Obama is living as she said the riches part of her life watching her husband, but to earn what you get you will never loose as we saw with Dr. King and others. I’ll just see if Americans make a third mistake or as Senator Obama calls it misstep again.
I’m not a troll I’m an African American with a son in Iraq, but I guess that doesn’t count for much in American anymore.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:57 pmOnly 36 percent of Republicans believe the country is headed in the right direction
ONLY 36 !!! that’s a LOT to say “in the Right Direction” , isn’t it ?
Even GBush has confirmed that we are have problem with economy !!
Unless their – the 36% Reps- definition/understanding of “Right Direction” is different from rest of us.
February 21st, 2008 at 2:05 pmfor the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change.†http://www.breitbart.tv/html/49244.html
Comment by good_golly — February 21, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
Thanks, gg, it’s about time you posted something truthful. America has been shamed by the right wing since 1980, and michelle obama tells the truth. No wonder you hate it. You’re another racist woman-hater.
February 21st, 2008 at 2:08 pmgigi, I just listened to that clip, and the word REALLY was clipped out. Jackass fu(king troll.
February 21st, 2008 at 3:04 pmFools. America has never been stronger and better prepared to fight foreign threats.
Comment by Frank M — February 21, 2008 @ 1:14 pm
I am slowly coming around to the notion that Frank M is a parody. No one can possibly be this obtuse.
Comment by gummitch — February 21, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
I suspect the truth is that either Frank M is a brilliant parodist (he’d have to be, to stay in character this long), or a paid troll whose only objective is to take a dump in the middle of a thread and leave. Or if he has a real attack of diarrhea, he may hang around a bit.
As far as nobody being this obtuse — I direct your attention to the current occupant of the White House, who can see no connection between our economy and all the wars we are currently involved in.
February 21st, 2008 at 3:18 pmAs far as nobody being this obtuse — I direct your attention to the current occupant of the White House, who can see no connection between our economy and all the wars we are currently involved in.
Comment by missmolly — February 21, 2008 @ 3:18 pm
You’re probably right, missmolly — it’s that age-old question: is George W. Bush stupid? Or is he dishonest?
Personally I think his inability to connect his martial adventures to the coming recession (if we’re lucky) is not one of obtuseness but rather of cowardice born of self-preservation.
I suspect that Dubya knows there is a connection but refuses to admit it, even to himself, for fear of the damage that truth might cause to his already severely battered self-esteem. It’s repressed.
That’s what I think, anyway. But I fully acknowledge that he just may not be bright enough to make the connection.
February 21st, 2008 at 3:39 pm