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ProfessorGAC

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5. This Is Nonsense

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Thu Dec 23, 2021, 09:51 PM

Dec 2021

It's far too soon to have enough data to correlate these two conditions, let alone prove causation.
And, as someone above said, restaurants are typically slower the week of Christmas. Picks up again as NYE approaches.
This article is alarmist silliness.
Malls & airports are packed. Airfare & gifts at those malls must be free, huh?

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Omicron Starts to Slow U.S. Economy [View all] RandySF Dec 2021 OP

Restaurants always slow down the week before Phoenix61 Dec 2021 #1

They are comparing to the week before Christmas in prior years. n/t Ms. Toad Dec 2021 #4

I'm prior non-Covid year. Of course the numbers are down from then. nt Phoenix61 Dec 2021 #12

Airlines are booming . . . Lovie777 Dec 2021 #2

I cancelled Christmas dinner at a fancy restaurant Auggie Dec 2021 #3

This Is Nonsense ProfessorGAC Dec 2021 #5

Lack of employees due to illness could be behind it, however NickB79 Dec 2021 #6

I Suppose ProfessorGAC Dec 2021 #7

This just popped up in my newsfeed NickB79 Dec 2021 #8

Who's bold enough to question economic growth, Ron Green Dec 2021 #9

oh for fucks sake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Takket Dec 2021 #10

Just wait 2 weeks. roamer65 Dec 2021 #11