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For millions, it has. But that hasn't, clearly, guaranteed success for everybody. To me, an economy adding jobs gives hope over an economy losing jobs. Your idea of is, clearly, polar opposite of mine. But hey, you're a republican!
And I feel sorry for your state not showing any improvement. I'm sure you've got the kind of leadership you deserved in your state. But then, have you given ANY thought to, why there has been a need for improvement to begin with?
We got what we need. We have someone that is finally telling us the truth. As a state we cannot sustain the bloated pensions and benefits anymore. We need those that will collect them to pay into them and pay a small portion of their benefits as well.
Also, the economy has not added jobs. The UE numbers keep increasing. I don't see that as improvement.
If you believe the Romney hype, we are all worse off than before. Of course, Romney seems to be doing well financially. Did not seem to hurt him much.
I myself am doing better financially. SO who is doing worse, and if so how is that Obama's fault?
Well good for you. Consider yourself lucky. Most Americans I think would say they are worse off. There has been massive unemployment, inflation (have you not noticed the increases in food prices at the grocery store?), gasoline prices.
The economy is in shambles. We are in deep debt meaning the economic health of the country is in big trouble.
Perhaps you personally feel you are beter off. As a nation, we are much worse off. Open your eyes. Wake up and smell the coffee. Get out of your own little bubble.
Got to be honest and say worse off. Inflation is kicking in and I have to pay more money for gas food and services.
Also my savings and CD's are not getting any good rates.. the interest I used to earn is sliding down each year. Of course everything is up. My insurance bills are up, my homeowners taxes are up and I don't see it coming down.
If anyone makes more than the year before, it is gone on the higher cost of living.
This is what the problem is. Little to no increases in pay added to much larger increases in the cost of necessities.
We got what we need. We have someone that is finally telling us the truth. As a state we cannot sustain the bloated pensions and benefits anymore. We need those that will collect them to pay into them and pay a small portion of their benefits as well.
Also, the economy has not added jobs. The UE numbers keep increasing. I don't see that as improvement.
"Florida is on the right track"
- Gov Rick Scott, Jun 15
"We've turned things around in Wisconsin"
- Gov Scott Walker
Once again UE numbers are up. Economy of the country as a whole is not better.
When you use a comparative, I hope you actually have a baseline? So, if this country is not better, what do you say, compared to?
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The original topic is if we are better or worse off than 3 years ago.
We are worse.
Three years ago, we were losing jobs and had already seen some of the worst shrinkage in private sector... since the Great Depression. Prove me wrong.
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