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21. That's been an issue for the last 50 years. nt

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Are they just insane? Why do the American People overwhelmingly think the economy is doing poorly? [View all] NewsCenter28 May 2023 OP

Manufactured outrage, though inflation is a real concern it is overblown. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2023 #1

For sure it is overblown NewsCenter28 May 2023 #4

But the media are not reporting that. wnylib May 2023 #12

And since Biden won, there are monthly "the economy is going to collapse" stories Claustrum May 2023 #22

We need to counter that corporate message. wnylib May 2023 #25

And inthewind21 May 2023 #96

Ummm Zeitghost May 2023 #103

That's it. 2naSalit May 2023 #45

Same here. I've never had it this rough financially in my adult life. With the greedy corporations liberal_mama May 2023 #90

Welcome inthewind21 May 2023 #98

It's not good for everyone. Cobalt Violet May 2023 #2

It's never been good for everyone. Phoenix61 May 2023 #5

It's the joys of a fact free universe that MSM seems hell bent to support. Phoenix61 May 2023 #3

Exactly, Phoenix, exactly-also I completely forgot about the bipartisan infrastructure bill and IRA NewsCenter28 May 2023 #6

paychecks not keeping up with inflation Skittles May 2023 #7

That's been an issue for the last 50 years. nt SunSeeker May 2023 #21

While At The Same Time Blaming Inflation On "Rising Wages". ruet May 2023 #102

Simple Deminpenn May 2023 #8

Also high interest rates are jacking up peoples' credit card payments. femmedem May 2023 #9

The Fed Old Crank May 2023 #18

100% this. maxsolomon May 2023 #86

IINM housing went up the most and is not going down in most regions in the US uponit7771 May 2023 #134

Inflation.... especially for big things...and drug shortages JT45242 May 2023 #10

I had to get a plumber mnhtnbb May 2023 #27

I'm sure the handyman could have done it radius777 May 2023 #128

Get a few estimates Delarage May 2023 #38

We need a new heat pump Freddie May 2023 #67

Where do you live? Delarage May 2023 #113

Philly suburbs Freddie May 2023 #114

That's what my guy suggested too Delarage May 2023 #115

Our electric co-op phased out rebates for all but heat pumps... JT45242 May 2023 #69

This economy is really good for rich people. druidity33 May 2023 #11

Yes, I was just going to tell OP - Backseat Driver May 2023 #68

The economy is at least as good... Happy Hoosier May 2023 #123

I have no idea what you're talking about. nt. druidity33 May 2023 #124

Food, gas, rent, house prices, mortgage rates. honest.abe May 2023 #13

+1 2naSalit May 2023 #48

+1 H2O Man May 2023 #85

+1 Tree Lady May 2023 #91

+1, uponit7771 May 2023 #135

According to Gallup polls, the number of Republicans thinking the economy was getting better betsuni May 2023 #14

+1 Claustrum May 2023 #24

link for that, in case people want to use it Celerity May 2023 #47

That chart is quite informative MichMan May 2023 #106

It seems that certain segment of America has made selfishness into a virtue Walleye May 2023 #15

Inflation artificially produced by predatory capitalism. Emile May 2023 #16

media RandiFan1290 May 2023 #17

Corrections inthewind21 May 2023 #99

Spot on, however Jimbo S May 2023 #19

K & R SunSeeker May 2023 #20

For every problem in the world... Hieronymus Phact May 2023 #23

When a 12 pack of Pepsi costs 9 bucks, I don't think the economy is so great. BlackSkimmer May 2023 #26

I agree. It's the groceries. uberblonde May 2023 #28

Yes, it's obviously price gouging, and it seems to be continuing. BlackSkimmer May 2023 #29

With some items, the news isnt giving the REASONS. Like eggs oldsoftie May 2023 #31

I don't live in the U.S. and the shrinkage is terrible. betsuni May 2023 #35

I eat very little, and I find "U.S." portions impossible for me to eat. BlackSkimmer May 2023 #64

I eat very little also. llmart May 2023 #125

Definitions Define Narratives MayReasonRule May 2023 #41

"There-in" BlackSkimmer May 2023 #74

Lol, Speech To Text Is Tricky... Good Catch! MayReasonRule May 2023 #107

The OP is based on business interests. intheflow May 2023 #58

I keep wondering wtf is going on with potato chips Sympthsical May 2023 #63

Lol! BlackSkimmer May 2023 #120

Groceries. Toiletries. phylny May 2023 #118

If one is poor enough to notice this treestar May 2023 #129

Well, a negative or flat GDP for 2 qtrs is considered "recession'. We've had that. oldsoftie May 2023 #30

If you think the price The Wizard May 2023 #42

because of a lack of critical thinking skills Red Raider 85 May 2023 #32

Bingo inthewind21 May 2023 #101

go to a big box home improvement store onethatcares May 2023 #33

Huh inthewind21 May 2023 #105

no, none of the above onethatcares May 2023 #110

The only economic indicator that matters when it comes to politics is how people feel, and the WhiskeyGrinder May 2023 #34

This. Absolutely. BlackSkimmer May 2023 #77

+1. N/T obnoxiousdrunk May 2023 #78

Absolutely. A lot of people are really struggling financially now. When someone is living paycheck liberal_mama May 2023 #94

+100 Withywindle May 2023 #116

MSM. NT usonian May 2023 #36

Polling often gives false impressions. The Wizard May 2023 #37

It comes down to one thing, IMO. The price of groceries. Vinca May 2023 #39

Have you gone grocery shopping lately? Have you looked at materials Autumn May 2023 #40

The nerve of some people, Fla_Democrat May 2023 #43

Do people want an answer? Sympthsical May 2023 #44

Well said Farmer-Rick May 2023 #59

No, they do not. OldBaldy1701E May 2023 #60

Bravo. This post deserves it's own OP. So much truth. n/t Fix The Stupid May 2023 #76

Last time I pointed this out I got a hide. oldsoftie May 2023 #79

By your own inthewind21 May 2023 #108

Prime age LFPR is back where it was before pandemic (WH Link), people are retiring or died during uponit7771 May 2023 #136

That doesn't contradict what I said. Sympthsical May 2023 #139

unnn, ... uponit7771 May 2023 #140

Wage growth vs inflation Johnny2X2X May 2023 #46

Stayed with my cousin in CT last week mountain grammy May 2023 #49

Did she qualify how? maxsolomon May 2023 #117

No because she has no idea.. mountain grammy May 2023 #121

There are big companies doing reductions in force, and I know Ilsa May 2023 #50

The media and gouging Bettie May 2023 #51

and the economy is never perfect for everyone RandiFan1290 May 2023 #53

I lost money in the third and fourth years of Trump's presidency. Emile May 2023 #52

Black Americans are more likely to be working than white Americans for the first time on record Celerity May 2023 #54

These are only business economic indicators. intheflow May 2023 #55

90% of U.S. media, is owned by 6 companies Botany May 2023 #56

One of the most ridiculous false claims ever. onenote May 2023 #130

Why do people think the economy was better under Trump when he left office with the worst jobs doc03 May 2023 #57

Same reason they thought it sucked in 2016 and got better under trump...propaganda...nt Wounded Bear May 2023 #61

My retirement accounts are still down significantly and inflation has been the highest in decades MichMan May 2023 #62

Yes, I find it very concerning. BlackSkimmer May 2023 #81

Rents are rising and the price of food is astronomical. milestogo May 2023 #65

The inflation RATE dropping is a meaningless indicator to the average voter... brooklynite May 2023 #66

Right, prices are still going up, just not quite as fast as they were before MichMan May 2023 #73

They literally thought Obama destroyed the economy Johonny May 2023 #70

The media tells them lies. yardwork May 2023 #71

Seems insane to me to tell people the opposite of what they are experiencing. Ace Rothstein May 2023 #72

Stop listening to worthless polls...and consider the GOP won't give Biden credit for anything. Demsrule86 May 2023 #75

Overall I agree economy is great Marthe48 May 2023 #80

Nope, not insane. BlackSkimmer May 2023 #82

Even buying Wal-Mart brands prices went up XanaDUer2 May 2023 #83

No kidding! BlackSkimmer May 2023 #84

Majority of Americans live paycheck to paycheck XanaDUer2 May 2023 #92

I agree. BlackSkimmer May 2023 #95

Omg XanaDUer2 May 2023 #97

Probably because it is? FBaggins May 2023 #87

I suspect it is partly a desire for those polled to sound knowledgeable and to project the future karynnj May 2023 #88

Three main reasons, IMO.... Happy Hoosier May 2023 #89

They believe it because the MSM's fear-mongering has been incessant. GoCubsGo May 2023 #93

Because they aren't as afluent as you are iemanja May 2023 #100

Exactly! Why insult people who are experiencing a totally different economy right now than the liberal_mama May 2023 #112

The most talked about recession that never was. nt 617Blue May 2023 #104

grocery prices, rent, can't afford a house, gas... pinkstarburst May 2023 #109

They are not insane. They are misinformed and Partisan. Caliman73 May 2023 #111

How times have changed obnoxiousdrunk May 2023 #119

For those of us living on social security or close to it Amaryllis May 2023 #122

Inflation is still punishing on daily expenditures SYFROYH May 2023 #126

Because of fucking Fox News, that's why. Initech May 2023 #127

Not as many people watch Fox as you seem to think. onenote May 2023 #131

True but FAUX News sets the ratings agenda for the rest of media which is sickening. Obama had uponit7771 May 2023 #137

And they also call the shots for nearly the entire GOP. Initech May 2023 #142

+1, uponit7771 May 2023 #143

Because it is for many of us? Polybius May 2023 #132

It's these kind of OP's that will get us into denial later. Xolodno May 2023 #133

The UE numbers are real and underemployment is low also(link). Housing up 20% is the uponit7771 May 2023 #138

Hmmmmm because it is. nt Raine May 2023 #141

MSM likes reporting bad news. lpbk2713 May 2023 #144