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DownriverDem

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25. Don't forget

Sat Nov 9, 2024, 11:35 AM

Nov 2024

the right owns the media in all its forms. We need the rich liberals to step up. When we had Air America folks heard both sides.

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As a retired Federal manager, let me warn you about something [View all] Betty Boom Nov 2024 OP

I kind of assumed as much - thanks for sharing your experience! hatrack Nov 2024 #1

Of course he/they will: "Hitler did some great things..." B.See Nov 2024 #98

The very fact that some apologist feels the need to say such a thing calimary Nov 2024 #122

Thanks for the theme!! Roy Rolling Nov 2024 #118

The entire point of my post... Betty Boom Nov 2024 #120

Noted, but they won't be able to hide non-governmental indicators Raven123 Nov 2024 #2

There also will be state level reports. Nt spooky3 Nov 2024 #3

Thanks Raven123 Nov 2024 #7

And people will know what prices they are paying for groceries. LiberalLoner Nov 2024 #11

I believe I said that Betty Boom Nov 2024 #14

When I was a little kid gab13by13 Nov 2024 #37

And don't forget they didn't lose support over COVID deaths not fooled Nov 2024 #67

Exactly Betty Boom Nov 2024 #73

Well, they also accept what they WANT to hear. Septua Nov 2024 #128

Covid bdamomma Nov 2024 #132

And other goods that are tariffed. ananda Nov 2024 #26

Yes, expect Blue states to step up in many areas. IrishAfricanAmerican Nov 2024 #23

Florida state reports are not trustworthy under DeSantis now. Nt FranklinsTower Nov 2024 #126

I understand what you're saying Betty Boom Nov 2024 #10

True, red states won't resist.. but blue states will. ananda Nov 2024 #28

My only consolation is I live in California ... LSparkle Nov 2024 #52

Lucky you, for sure! ananda Nov 2024 #53

If able... stollen Nov 2024 #60

We're ruling from the bench what movies we see that makes sense? Deuxcents Nov 2024 #81

At least the judge "sympatizes" with the dead children stollen Nov 2024 #131

Elwood mumbles, "Illinois Nazis" coprolite Nov 2024 #110

Thank you. Raven123 Nov 2024 #83

If they threaten the media they will Diraven Nov 2024 #15

Their belly will tell them... luvallpeeps Nov 2024 #16

Ultimately, it's the general suffering which gives it away. Magoo48 Nov 2024 #50

yup Skittles Nov 2024 #113

The stock market usually does not tell the full economic story karynnj Nov 2024 #34

when I was a kid I'd hear the stock market went up like it was good news The Wandering Harper Nov 2024 #39

Plus, we could afford going to college. jeffreyi Nov 2024 #51

Also hard to hide an increase in soup lines and food banks, closed businesses and banks etc. scarletlib Nov 2024 #49

Gas Prices OrangeJoe Nov 2024 #109

The sad and brutal truth, Betty Leghorn21 Nov 2024 #4

Ziegler. Jesus. Fresh out of college little nut job. underpants Nov 2024 #9

And this is were Democrats have failed miserably. Baitball Blogger Nov 2024 #5

Don't forget DownriverDem Nov 2024 #25

Air America was very tiny ... krkaufman Nov 2024 #48

Air American never had a chance to work Envirogal Nov 2024 #93

Kennedy had that show before the brain worm..... AZ8theist Nov 2024 #95

Some years back, maybe 5 Thom Hartmann mentioned several times appalachiablue Nov 2024 #116

I don't work in that arena but I'm sure that's accurate underpants Nov 2024 #6

It's currently very difficult Betty Boom Nov 2024 #8

The government employees union will go Beck23 Nov 2024 #82

My guess Betty Boom Nov 2024 #103

K&R Solly Mack Nov 2024 #12

and I think you've just scratched the surface Native Nov 2024 #13

The main thing is money not idealogy Blue Full Moon Nov 2024 #17

If what you say happens and you don't own crypto, then you're completely bankrupt. Yavin4 Nov 2024 #19

Financial markets depend on honest data. Yavin4 Nov 2024 #18

Chump's administration is going to fudge the numbers anyway FakeNoose Nov 2024 #20

We are about to learn thou. republianmushroom Nov 2024 #21

Did you stop your countdown? gab13by13 Nov 2024 #41

Not yet, but it does look bleak. republianmushroom Nov 2024 #43

They will know DownriverDem Nov 2024 #22

The only indicators we will have will be the pain itself. defacto7 Nov 2024 #24

And Elon, as Efficiency Czar... Dave says Nov 2024 #44

Historically, the economy does worse under Republicans surfered Nov 2024 #27

It does indeed (economy trends worse) Dave says Nov 2024 #47

Which agency did you work in? I have a friend from GA at the CDC, but you sound as tho you're in the DC area. Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 2024 #29

I would rather not say Betty Boom Nov 2024 #65

No worries! Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 2024 #129

If you're trying to advise people to believe nothing they hear and only half of what they see,........ jaxexpat Nov 2024 #30

That's part of it Betty Boom Nov 2024 #68

I wonder if they can brainwash people into believing their rent wasn't doubled. At this point mucifer Nov 2024 #31

Buy your camping gear now and downsize... haele Nov 2024 #57

Another example, from the administration of markodochartaigh Nov 2024 #32

Point taken & understood. Mr. Mustard 2023 Nov 2024 #33

It's 1984 in 2024. Justice matters. Nov 2024 #35

It seems BonnieJW Nov 2024 #58

There is no refuge Glaisne Nov 2024 #99

GeorgeG rso Nov 2024 #36

I just caught the end of this gab13by13 Nov 2024 #42

Hello fellow fed Betty Boom Nov 2024 #70

We need to Monkey Wrench stuff... Ysabel Nov 2024 #38

I work for the Federal Government, not a manager... haele Nov 2024 #40

oh damn Leghorn21 Nov 2024 #54

Lots of my co-workers think they're safe. haele Nov 2024 #62

Again, thank you for posting from your knowledgeable perspective, Haele, stark and shocking though it may be!! Leghorn21 Nov 2024 #69

There will be... Betty Boom Nov 2024 #77

Thanks Betty Boom! Genevra Nov 2024 #45

They will feel it, but what are they gonna do about it at that point? Betty Boom Nov 2024 #72

Yep. calimary Nov 2024 #121

KnRnBk Hekate Nov 2024 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author ShazzieB Nov 2024 #55

People weren't angry because of government reports of inflation Jose Garcia Nov 2024 #56

I think you missed the point of my post Betty Boom Nov 2024 #74

Yes--I know many people who worked for the IRS in 1st DT administration Lulu KC Nov 2024 #59

Names must be taken, written down and remembered 3825-87867 Nov 2024 #61

Every time the economy tanked, Republicans have been in power. Every. Time. SunSeeker Nov 2024 #63

Take note of the Dow on Jan 17th. With 60% tariffs proposed by the spray tan fascist Bengus81 Nov 2024 #64

I worked on the state level employment & unemployment statistical programs for about 35 years Wiz Imp Nov 2024 #66

Yes Betty Boom Nov 2024 #75

When I worked there KT2000 Nov 2024 #71

Yes, there's always an opportunity to play that kind of game Betty Boom Nov 2024 #76

I can find no information about such a change Wiz Imp Nov 2024 #80

1983 in response to a recession KT2000 Nov 2024 #85

Thanks!!!! Just what I was looking for. Wiz Imp Nov 2024 #94

I worked at the Census Bureau KT2000 Nov 2024 #97

I'm in freight transportation, freight is already soft... Mark.b2 Nov 2024 #78

Dropped by to just say this Jit423 Nov 2024 #79

As a retired veteran qazplm135 Nov 2024 #84

Civil service exam keithbvadu2 Nov 2024 #86

The more I think about the trust issue Ruby the Liberal Nov 2024 #87

I worked for Soc Sec Admin and under Reagan, propaganda started about trust funds running out wishstar Nov 2024 #88

Didn't the SS fund start to buy treasury bills to replace hard currency under Reagan? mjvpi Nov 2024 #111

Having worked for government for over 30 years, I witnessed agencies and individuals targeted by GOP. Not pretty. nt Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #89

At the grocery store this week Hassler Nov 2024 #90

knr n/t markie Nov 2024 #91

I can't think of one autocracy alfredo Nov 2024 #92

China is weakening, but did have long periods of great growth... Lucky Luciano Nov 2024 #96

Question: Who was the "he" on the Meidas Touch podcast? ancianita Nov 2024 #100

One thing can be used to combat this war on reality and truth: ancianita Nov 2024 #101

I wish we had used "dictator" instead of "Fascist" Peregrine Took Nov 2024 #102

As a freshly minted federal employee M_o_o_n_dust Nov 2024 #104

I applaud your commitment... Betty Boom Nov 2024 #124

Thank you for the reminder! nt pnwmom Nov 2024 #105

There is ONE gotcha number--- the price of a bag of DORITOS!!!!!!! Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #106

For me, it's ribeyes.... Mark.b2 Nov 2024 #108

Pointless... Hieronymus Phact Nov 2024 #107

this whole thread and responses show we don't get it Nimble_Idea Nov 2024 #112

I'm not sure why you felt the need.... Betty Boom Nov 2024 #119

Our oligarchs use Putin's playbook to destroy our government. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2024 #114

People will see the prices in stores and their wages at their jobs IronLionZion Nov 2024 #115

NPR had a thing about biden undid some trump bullshit re fed workers in 2020 + made it harder for him to do his insert pansypoo53219 Nov 2024 #117

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Nov 2024 #123

Exactly Betty Boom Nov 2024 #125

Thank you for sharing this. Grim. 58Sunliner Nov 2024 #127

Thanks for the warning! liberalla Nov 2024 #130