Consumer sentiment jumps to highest level since July 2021 The preliminary reading of the sentiment survey shot up to 78.8 from 69.7 in December, the University of Michigan said Friday. Two straight strong increases pushed the index to its highest level since July 2021. The consumer-sentiment survey reveals how Americans feel about their own finances as well as the broader economy. While sentiment has improved lately, it’s still well below pre-pandemic levels of around 100.
on the heels of interest rate increases, follow by a pause, 2023 began with heavy odds of a recession U.S. growth shatters expectations, boosting Biden’s economic pitch
This is interesting... josh hawley wants President Biden to save an aluminum plant (which just so happens, is in his state) by nationalizing the plant using the Defense Production Act. Hawley calls on Biden to keep Missouri aluminum plant open https://thehill.com/business/4429746-hawley-biden-missouri-aluminum-plant/
how does that chicken bleep / weasel, an insurrectionist to boot, rationalize this form of socialism.
I don't know. But I don't doubt that he would later criticize Biden for socialism if he actually did nationalize this plant.
Because it will help his constituents. Never forget that modern conservatism boils down to "I got mine."
Perhaps not as much that it helps his constituents but more likely because it helps himself in the eyes of his constituents.
Capitalism is the best system, except when it ends up hurting my interests and then its Socialism (for me).
Let's face it much of MAGA world probably couldn't tell the difference of Adam Smith from Geno Smith and think The Invisible Hand is a show on Netflix. Intellectual consistency is not their strong suit.
I think people are more concerned about other things more important- nice elitist snob remark however-
What would the basis for invoking such an act in this situation be? I give the American experiment another 10-15 years at best...ignorant people will keep eating up fake news on social media and the good folks left won't think it's worth their time to help the dumbasses after the fact.
Enviros may rejoice, but I would think it would hurt his re-election more than help it. It gives Trump an easy talking point for expanding our energy portfolio.
It is always interesting to see how much one side goes after “leftist” “wokes” etc. saying stuff like they have low testosterone, are anti Semites or are evil and then gets their feather ruffled for a rather mild critical comment.
I apologize for the snob remark - that was a tad over the line - it's your feelings and while I don't agree - I didn't need to say that with that said you can be a leftist without being woke - several strong leftists are like that such as nook, astros123 among others
Notice how those on the right are simultaneously calling Biden weak and a war monger. US troops and allies are attacked and Biden is weak. Biden strikes back and arms US allies he’s a warmonger.
