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Have you been living under a rock? Of course the economy is better than it was during the pandemic, and unemployment is down, inflation is down. If you believe this is not true, then start posting your evidence. You seem to rely on your opinion instead of posting facts.
You’re welcome to provide the data that supports that assertion.
I think it’s way better than the right wing doomers are claiming but I’d characterize it as a bit of a mixed bag that’s highlighting the weaknesses in our metrics for measuring the economy. Inflation is almost back down to normal levels, but pointing that out is like telling the guy in the ambulance to cheer up because he’s not being shot at anymore. Yes, that is true and an objective improvement, but it also overlooks the pain that’s already been caused and that will take a while to heal. Aggregate numbers like gdp and unemployment generally tend to ignore localized problem areas.
Yeah, but I'm not really addressing if a huge complex beast like the largest economy on the planet can be accurately summed up into a single word. And not to mention doing so would have to look at how corporate profits have seemed to soar during the time, which certainly calls into question that it's any sort of oppressive government regulation at work here.
I see you replied, though not to me since I'm not a liberal, but you didn't answer my questions. Could you do so?
Define excellent shape. The understanding is the economy is in much better shape than three years ago. Nobody said the economy is in EXCELLENT shape.I've got a bridge to moon I'm willing to try to sell to anyone who believes that the American economy is in excellent shape.
Did you take any of that free money?
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Going to go out on a limb and guess this lates Bidenismear is just plain wrong.
Analysis finds Americans need extra $11,400 to afford the basics as GOP lawmakers blame 'Bidenomics'
GOP lawmakers and more blamed "Bidenomics" while reacting to an analysis that found the typical American household would need an "extra $11,434" to afford the basics.www.foxnews.com
Republican lawmakers and more called out President Biden and his administration on Wednesday while reacting to a new report that found Americans need an extra $11,400 just to afford the basics, pointing to the president's economic policies and his "Bidenomics" message.
Several Republican lawmakers posted to social media on Wednesday, blaming Biden's economic policies following a report from CBS News, citing a recent analysis by Republican members of the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee, which found that a typical American household would need an "extra $11,434 to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in January of 2021."
The analysis found that it might be worse on a state-by-state basis. For example, in Colorado, the average American household must spend an extra $15,000 per year to afford the same standard of living they had in 2021.
CBS reported that the numbers reflect the increased cost of basic goods, despite other positive economic measures, such as the jobless rate being at a two-decade low.
Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., said "Bidenomics" was a "huge tax" on Americans and added that the "D.C. Swamp is ruining this country for future generations."
Colorado Republican Rep. Ken Buck sounded the alarm about the numbers from his state, noting that it was "even higher."
Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-KY., in a post on social media on Wednesday, said Americans deserved better, adding, "this is the real Bidenomics in action."
Americans are spending an additional $11,400 and Kentuckians are spending an additional $9,784 every year to keep up with the same standard of living they enjoyed before Joe Biden took office. This is the real Bidenomics in action. You deserve better.
I am sorry that you live in a state that has high state income tax rates.
Where would you prefer for the United States to be ranked in economic freedom?
Can't help but note we're falling behind countries traditionally labeled as SOCIALIST! in other right wing propaganda. Maybe we just need single payer government health care to catch up to them.Index of Economic Freedom: All Country Scores | The Heritage Foundation
Explore the Index of Economic Freedom to gauge global impacts of liberty and free markets. Discover the powerful link between economic freedom and progress. The 31st edition, once again, illustrates key factors shaping our world's landscape. From @Heritage
The United States ranks 25th in economic freedom.
This is a different topic than the one for this thread. However, you might trust the government to run the nation's health care system. But, I know for a fact that I will never trust the USA government to run the nation's health care system..... no matter who is in charge of our government.
There is not a politician anywhere who has been able to lower the national debt. No body, that I know of, in government is willing to do what it takes to lower our national debt. If there are some in government actually willing to do whatever it takes to lower our $33 trillion dollar national debt, then please tell me who they are.
