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By: R. Neal
Yesterday: "I love these folks who helped get us in this mess and then suddenly say, 'Well, this is Obama's economy,'" the president said in a pointed deviation from his prepared text. "That's fine. Give it to me!"
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Well
There you have it then.
The magical Obama touch!
Makes as much sense as anything we might hear on teevee.
"If ignorance is bliss, why aren't more people happy?"
I like how it's the opposite
I like how it's the opposite of his predecessor. Every time that guy opened his mouth the markets tanked.
yeah
The reverse Midas touch, everything he touches turns to s*it.
"If ignorance is bliss, why aren't more people happy?"
The ride down hill ain't
The ride down hill ain't even begun....
always
Always good to get the detailed analysis of an expert economist in such conversations. Thanks!
"If ignorance is bliss, why aren't more people happy?"