Ok, saying things would be better if Strom Thurmond had been president when he ran on a segregationist platform is not interpretation. I think it would be pretty cool if Adolf Hitler ran the county. We all know what platform he runs on, what things will you "interpret" from that.kr@cker wrote:
ok, trent lott, alot of accusations, and remarks that could be "interpreted" as racist
robert byrd, confirmed member and recruiter for the klan
looks to be another "subtle difference"
I watch the DOW and other real economic indicators. If you want to determine the state of the economy by walking up and down the street and asking people what they think, go ahead. I want numbers, not liberal opinion polls.sergeriver wrote:
How robust is it? What do you do to find out, you watch the DOW or you ask people in the street? You may get to different conclusions.
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I'm a little confused here... I thought both of these guys messed around with a minor. I consider both of them wrong, personally.Bubbalo wrote:
I fail to see how Mr Frank and Mr Foley are comparable: Mr Frank may be morally reprehensible, but legally he did nothing wrong. Mr Foley appears to have proposed sexual acts to a minor.
Neither... The Democrats blew it with Frank (maybe that was a bad metaphor to use there), and the Republicans blew it with Tom DeLay. Both sides get a failing grade when it comes to accountability.ATG wrote:
Yes lizard, but one is supported by his peers and both are immoral.
So which party has the high ground?
Ray Nagin is so stupid and corrupt that I'm not sure if it's fair to call him a Democrat or Republican. He's registered Democrat, but he donated a few thousand to Bush's campaigns in both 2000 and 2004. He's basically an opportunistic ass and not much else. The Democrats would be wise to oust him from his party.Darth_Fleder wrote:
Imagine the outrage if a leading republican had referred to New Orleans as a 'chocolate city'. I don't think that a republican could get away with calling Hershey, PA. a chocolate city.
Most economists refer to this robustness as "jobless growth" and "massive indebtedness."Darth_Fleder wrote:
Another thing to consider is lack of coverage of yesterdays new ALL-TIME high of the DOW industrials. While much was laid at GW's doorstep for the recession shortly after he took office...no notice is being taken of how ROBUST the economy is now.
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The housing market is on the edge of bursting. Unemployment is down, but underemployment is up and wages have stagnated in most industries. (Yes, wages are only up with regards to nominal value, not real value.) Inflation is low, for the moment... The rising trade deficit is likely to change that in about a year.Darth_Fleder wrote:
Let's see:
Dow is at an all time high
Home ownership is at or near all time highs
Unemployment is very low
GDP has been growing for the past 4 years...at times setting benchmarks
Wages are up
Inflation is low
Interest rates are still very low
The only blip on the radar are gasoline prices...which are tumbling and predicted to return to approx $1.25/gal.
World demand and refinery production determine gas prices, not conspiracies.GATOR591957 wrote:
Wouldn't have anything to do with the upcoming elections now would it. Geez, what am I thinking, that would be a conspiracy. I mean the price of oil is at $58 a barrel, same as it was 8 months ago when gas was $2.65 here.kr@cker wrote:
gas fell under 2 bucks here last week