Comments on: Bush hits all-time low on handling of the economy. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:22:31 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: shoeless http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4938036 shoeless Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:06:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4938036 The recession will be declared on January 21, 2009, and it will be blamed on Barak Obama. The recession will be declared on January 21, 2009, and it will be blamed on Barak Obama.

]]> By: backup http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4937436 backup Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:59:14 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4937436 <blockquote>81% of Americans “believe the US is currently in a recession.”</blockquote> recession - A period of general economic decline; specifically, a decline in GDP for two or more consecutive quarters. I believe the latest quarter was a weak 6/10 of a percent of growth, but it was positive growth. We have yet to have even one quarter of decline in GDP, since the last recession in 2001 shortly after Bush took office. People may believe the economy is weak, but is it weaker now (although we haven't met the recessionary threshold) than it was in 2001 (when we actually experienced a declining GDP)? I think there is a fundamental understanding of recession. If you want to argue the economy is weak by other measures, that is very plausible, even probable. But, to characterize it our current circumstance as a recession seems to be either deceptive or more likely misinformed.

81% of Americans “believe the US is currently in a recession.”

recession – A period of general economic decline; specifically, a decline in GDP for two or more consecutive quarters.

I believe the latest quarter was a weak 6/10 of a percent of growth, but it was positive growth.

We have yet to have even one quarter of decline in GDP, since the last recession in 2001 shortly after Bush took office.

People may believe the economy is weak, but is it weaker now (although we haven’t met the recessionary threshold) than it was in 2001 (when we actually experienced a declining GDP)?

I think there is a fundamental understanding of recession. If you want to argue the economy is weak by other measures, that is very plausible, even probable.

But, to characterize it our current circumstance as a recession seems to be either deceptive or more likely misinformed.

]]> By: shoeless http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4937126 shoeless Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:15:34 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4937126 <em>Wayne Says: It is estimated that 19% of the US population has some form of mental illness. Whats up with that other 2% in this poll?</em> I know what's up with half of them. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/05/business/05tax.html" rel="nofollow"><strong>NEW DATA SHOW INCOME CONCENTRATION ROSE AGAIN IN 2006: Average Income Rose by $73,000 for Households in the Top 1%</strong></a> Wayne Says:

It is estimated that 19% of the US population has some form of mental illness.
Whats up with that other 2% in this poll?

I know what’s up with half of them.

NEW DATA SHOW INCOME CONCENTRATION ROSE AGAIN IN 2006:
Average Income Rose by $73,000 for Households in the Top 1%

]]> By: impeachcheneythenbush http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4937110 impeachcheneythenbush Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:10:18 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4937110 A comment during one of his recent press conferences: "$4.00 gas? I hadn't heard that...." Yes, it's obvious Bush has been completely on top of the situation. Yesterday, during his press conference and blaming the Dems for the bad economy, he said that the tax cuts should be made permanent since the uncertainty about them was causing the uncertainty about the economy. A comment during one of his recent press conferences: “$4.00 gas? I hadn’t heard that….” Yes, it’s obvious Bush has been completely on top of the situation. Yesterday, during his press conference and blaming the Dems for the bad economy, he said that the tax cuts should be made permanent since the uncertainty about them was causing the uncertainty about the economy.

]]> By: Zimzone http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4937020 Zimzone Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:37:32 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4937020 8 out of 10 Americans agree...Bush has failed at Economics. 8 out of 10 Americans agree…Bush has failed at Economics.

]]> By: VerbalKint http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4937014 VerbalKint Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:33:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4937014 Just as Bush's approval on handling the economy has hit an all-time low, the arguments used by his supporters to defend him are also hitting an all-time low. VOR has got nothin' on the freaks over at the WaPo comment boards who are struggling to pin Bush's fiascos on the Democrats. Just as Bush’s approval on handling the economy has hit an all-time low, the arguments used by his supporters to defend him are also hitting an all-time low. VOR has got nothin’ on the freaks over at the WaPo comment boards who are struggling to pin Bush’s fiascos on the Democrats.

]]> By: Wayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936962 Wayne Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:00:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936962 err 2% err 2%

]]> By: Wayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936958 Wayne Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:00:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936958 It is estimated that 19% of the US population has some form of mental illness. Whats up with that other 3% in this poll? It is estimated that 19% of the US population has some form of mental illness.
Whats up with that other 3% in this poll?

]]> By: spearNmagicHelmet http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936952 spearNmagicHelmet Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:47:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936952 i can't believe it's that high. i can’t believe it’s that high.

]]> By: bluestatedon http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936948 bluestatedon Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:25:09 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936948 If you examine the percentage of Americans who believe that the sun revolves around the earth and that dinosaurs co-existed with ancient humans, it's also 21%. If you examine the percentage of Americans who believe that the sun revolves around the earth and that dinosaurs co-existed with ancient humans, it’s also 21%.

]]> By: bluestatedon http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936946 bluestatedon Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936946 Perry, I know what you were trying to say, but just so that the trolls here don't die from joy at your post, it should have read: 1) President Clinton inherited the biggest <strong>deficit</strong> in U.S. history from Reagan and Bush Sr. Perry, I know what you were trying to say, but just so that the trolls here don’t die from joy at your post, it should have read:

1) President Clinton inherited the biggest deficit in U.S. history from Reagan and Bush Sr.

]]> By: Nashoba nowa http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936940 Nashoba nowa Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:09:10 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936940 In answer to freedom lover, if this administration continues on its path, there will be no freedom to love. In answer to freedom lover, if this administration continues on its path, there will be no freedom to love.

]]> By: Nashoba nowa http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936938 Nashoba nowa Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:05:48 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936938 Lies, Arrogance, Deceit, along with total and complete incompetence hallmark this Administration. The world sees the legacy that will be left. Lies, Arrogance, Deceit, along with total and complete incompetence hallmark this Administration. The world sees the legacy that will be left.

]]> By: Perry logan http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936918 Perry logan Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:40:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936918 1) President Clinton inherited the biggest surplus in U.S. history from Reagan and Bush Sr. 2) In eight years, he transformed that massive debt into the biggest surplus in U.S. history. 3) Bush Jr. then took office, piddled the surplus away, and went on to set yet another world record for economic incompetence. Thank you, Republicans! 1) President Clinton inherited the biggest surplus in U.S. history from Reagan and Bush Sr.

2) In eight years, he transformed that massive debt into the biggest surplus in U.S. history.

3) Bush Jr. then took office, piddled the surplus away, and went on to set yet another world record for economic incompetence.

Thank you, Republicans!

]]> By: Doc Rock http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936910 Doc Rock Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:33:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936910 Obviously the "buck" never stops at 1600 Pennsylvania since Bush has been there--now he's trying to lay the blame for his miserable handling of the economy, taxes, war, and energy off on the Congress that had rubber stamped most of his agenda for six years+ ! What a maroon! What a maroon! Obviously the “buck” never stops at 1600 Pennsylvania since Bush has been there–now he’s trying to lay the blame for his miserable handling of the economy, taxes, war, and energy off on the Congress that had rubber stamped most of his agenda for six years+ ! What a maroon! What a maroon!

]]> By: DaTruth http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936892 DaTruth Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:04:56 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936892 Does anybody remember when the idiot used to say: "Economy? What economy?" Does anybody remember when the idiot used to say: “Economy? What economy?”

]]> By: Who Misspoke Today? http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936890 Who Misspoke Today? Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:04:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936890 <em>Voice_of_Reason Says: How many approve of the Democratic Congress’ handling of the economy? April 29th, 2008 at 11:07 pm Add Karma Recommend (0) | </em> You ain't going to learn what you don't want to know Voice_of_Reason Says:
How many approve of the Democratic Congress’ handling of the economy?
April 29th, 2008 at 11:07 pm Add Karma Recommend (0) |

You ain’t going to learn what you don’t want to know

]]> By: christopher wiwi http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936884 christopher wiwi Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:32:05 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936884 I thought it was dubya`s I.Q.!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought it was dubya`s I.Q.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Keith H. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936864 Keith H. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:11:09 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936864 So he has a dismal approval rating on most everything from a high majority of us. I'm sure that really hurts his feelings. As far as he and his corporate lap dogs are concerned, things are going very, very well. Nothing but record profits at our expense. Thousands of our people dead, hundreds of thousands of innocent people from other countries dead. The economy, environment, Constitution and human rights in shambles. Yes, he is performing just as planned. As the song says: women and children, the cowards attack !! So he has a dismal approval rating on most everything from a high majority of us.
I’m sure that really hurts his feelings.
As far as he and his corporate lap dogs are concerned, things are going very, very well. Nothing but record profits at our expense. Thousands of our people dead, hundreds of thousands of innocent people from other countries dead.
The economy, environment, Constitution and human rights in shambles. Yes, he is performing just as planned.

As the song says: women and children, the cowards attack !!

]]> By: Chocolate Jesus http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-4936862 Chocolate Jesus Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:34:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/29/bush-hits-all-time-low-on-handling-of-the-economy/#comment-4936862 Looks like Wrights recent outbursts have been egged on by Hilary, what a shock... http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/04/wrightsetup.html I am really starting to despise this woman, shes not going to win and I'm completely convinced she's going to continue to work behind the scenes to screw things up for Obama in the general election so she can try again in 2012. Thankfully the grassroots hatred against her after this election will be so deep that her political career will be finished. Looks like Wrights recent outbursts have been egged on by Hilary, what a shock…

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/04/wrightsetup.html

I am really starting to despise this woman, shes not going to win and I’m completely convinced she’s going to continue to work behind the scenes to screw things up for Obama in the general election so she can try again in 2012. Thankfully the grassroots hatred against her after this election will be so deep that her political career will be finished.

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