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Political Suicide Sarah Palin Just Spoke at CPAC
Posted by Paul Constant on Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 10:49 AM
In case you're coming in late: As recently as 2012, Republicans wanted this woman to run for president. Now she's basically an animated all-caps forwarded e-mail from your racist uncle. In case you were wondering, the moment where she pulls out the Super Big Gulp is at 16:30. The crowd fucking loves it.
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I will never know what was said in this video, because there is no way I'm going to subject myself to a half hour of Sarah Palin's disjointed word salad.
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These Republicans and their branded beverages. Are these product placements? Is the next speaker going to ostentatiously pull out a box of Papa John's halfway through his speech?
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(regarding Ted Cruz) "....chews barbed wire and spits out rust...."
"....background checks, not a bad idea Mr. President. Should have started with yours!....."
"...our president fancies himself as the champion of the middle class. Yet, since he came on the scene those lucky enough to have a job are working more for less..."
Quite true, Mrs. Palin.
"...no budget for four years is not just bureaucratic bungling. Refusing to pass a budget is the government refusing to declare what it intends to do with the people's money..."
Indisputably correct, Mrs. Palin!
(regarding Margaret Thatcher) "... she also cautioned conservatives not go wobbly on their beliefs. To which I offer a hearty 'Amen Sister'. We can use a leader like Randy [sic] Thatcher today..."
at 14:42 - I'm quite sure she mistakenly says 'Randy'
(regarding Christmas present to Todd) "...he's got the gun I got the rack..."
"... it's about a president claiming power to direct drones to kill whoever and whenever without accountability. But no power to open up the White House to school kids who want to visit over spring break...."
Excellent zinger, Mrs. Palin.
(regarding Egypt) "... to send 250 million dollars in our weapons to the Muslim Brotherhood. Priorities? America you deserve better than that..."
For the record, there was not ONE racist comment in the ENTIRE speech.
Thanks for posting the WHOLE clip Paul!
"....background checks, not a bad idea Mr. President. Should have started with yours!....."
"...our president fancies himself as the champion of the middle class. Yet, since he came on the scene those lucky enough to have a job are working more for less..."
Quite true, Mrs. Palin.
"...no budget for four years is not just bureaucratic bungling. Refusing to pass a budget is the government refusing to declare what it intends to do with the people's money..."
Indisputably correct, Mrs. Palin!
(regarding Margaret Thatcher) "... she also cautioned conservatives not go wobbly on their beliefs. To which I offer a hearty 'Amen Sister'. We can use a leader like Randy [sic] Thatcher today..."
at 14:42 - I'm quite sure she mistakenly says 'Randy'
(regarding Christmas present to Todd) "...he's got the gun I got the rack..."
"... it's about a president claiming power to direct drones to kill whoever and whenever without accountability. But no power to open up the White House to school kids who want to visit over spring break...."
Excellent zinger, Mrs. Palin.
(regarding Egypt) "... to send 250 million dollars in our weapons to the Muslim Brotherhood. Priorities? America you deserve better than that..."
For the record, there was not ONE racist comment in the ENTIRE speech.
Thanks for posting the WHOLE clip Paul!
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It's all about not taking responsibility for the mess Republicans made and refuse to fix and shifting blame. And they just can't wait for another war against Muslims. Sigh. But even idiots deserve idiot candidates in a democracy.
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I skipped forward to catch the big gulp and landed right around 15:00 just in time to hear her mispronounce the word "deign." I guess she doesn't have anything against politicians with their speeches written out for them anymore.
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@1: For a tasty word salad, may I suggest a Goldy or a Constant with Mudede dressing - with plenty of freshly ground pepper and Savage croutons.
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@10: Well, those Republican "messes" happened over four years ago. And, yes, Obama is not taking responsibility.
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raindrop @12, why the thin-skinned, humorless back-atcha stuff? And here I was all ready to thank you for posting highlights.
My favorite:
(regarding Christmas present to Todd) "...he's got the gun I got the rack..."
My favorite:
(regarding Christmas present to Todd) "...he's got the gun I got the rack..."
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@2: I'd put the theme song from "Someone I Touched" on 8-hour autorepeat before I would hit play on the above video.
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@15: Okay, kinda fell flat - but the concept of a Mudude dressing on a word salad was irresistible. But thanks for the "intended" compliment.
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@13 In case you haven't noticed, the stock market broke records. Because of Obama's decisive actions. And it took Republicans eight years to fuck up everything from the economy to foreign policy. So Obama deserves at least that much time to fix their mess. And, really, has there ever been a more shrill hag than Palin? She demagogues great but accomplishes zero. She didn't even finish one term as governor.
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5, For the record, "not ONE racist comment in the ENTIRE speech" is nothing to crow about. You might as well be proud that Palin didn't smash kittens on stage either. Not being a racist is part of what makes up a decent human being. Trumpeting evidence that you're a decent person actually proves the opposite.
Would you accept a glass of milk from me if I told you I didn't shit into it this time? I thought not.
Would you accept a glass of milk from me if I told you I didn't shit into it this time? I thought not.
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@5 That background check zinger is pretty fucking racist. Granted it's CPAC so the bar is set pretty high, but dog whistles still count outside the echo chamber.
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@18 " In case you haven't noticed, the stock market broke records." HAHAHA. And we know reinflating the bubble, giving the banks get out of jail free cards, doing no significant reform, and paying no attention to real unemployment helps the economy! Let's be real. Palin is incomprehensible, but Obama is indefensible.
However, I am glad to see that principled "libertarians" in the Republican Party have decided that selling 32 oz sodas is an inalienable right while they proceed to dictate to others what entheogens they are not allowed to imbibe or have no concern for state secrets, assassination, etc. Go fat slobs!
However, I am glad to see that principled "libertarians" in the Republican Party have decided that selling 32 oz sodas is an inalienable right while they proceed to dictate to others what entheogens they are not allowed to imbibe or have no concern for state secrets, assassination, etc. Go fat slobs!
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Does kinda wanting to fuck Sarah Palin make me a bad person? I feel the same way about Michelle Malkin. There's something deeply weird about who we find sexually attractive.
Or maybe it's just me.
Or maybe it's just me.
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A half hour of Sarah Palin? I think I'll go bash my head against the wall instead.
It hurts less and doesn't cause as much brain damage.
It hurts less and doesn't cause as much brain damage.
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@19: I think, perhaps, you overlooked Paul's bold text quip in his lead in. That's what I was responding to in my statement. You sounded like I brought it up arbitrarily.
@23: No, I disagree. A good test is to switch it around with the other opposite party. If it's still silly humor, it's not racist. It would also have been funny (to the respective intended audience) to crack a joke about Romney/Bush/McCain needing a background check.
@23: No, I disagree. A good test is to switch it around with the other opposite party. If it's still silly humor, it's not racist. It would also have been funny (to the respective intended audience) to crack a joke about Romney/Bush/McCain needing a background check.
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@12, I understand that Charles Mudede may not be everyone's taste, but at least he can write and speak in complete proper sentences.
It isn't really Palin's ideas the bother me. Well, no more so than any other average republican. It is the fact that she completely mangles the English language. She seems almost incapable of uttering a proper sentence. I expect that out of an uneducated teenager, but not from a middle aged woman who is a former newscaster, governor and VP candidate.
She is like the female version of George Bush. Dumb as a post, and incapable of articulating herself in her native language.
It isn't really Palin's ideas the bother me. Well, no more so than any other average republican. It is the fact that she completely mangles the English language. She seems almost incapable of uttering a proper sentence. I expect that out of an uneducated teenager, but not from a middle aged woman who is a former newscaster, governor and VP candidate.
She is like the female version of George Bush. Dumb as a post, and incapable of articulating herself in her native language.
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@25 The stock market is the major source of retirement income and investment. Scoff all you want but the tragedy of that loss would be felt for generations.
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@28 hahahahaha! No.
Remind me again when "jokes" about eligibility, college transcripts, affirmative action, and American citizenship were made at McCain or Romney's expense, and what the context or justification would be for those "jokes," except maybe the irony that we've endured 5 years of those "jokes" at the expense of our black president?
Well anyway, thank you for proving my point. I'm sure that passes as an excuse inside your bubble -- plausible deniability is the hallmark of a good dog whistle -- but that's not how it works out here.
Remind me again when "jokes" about eligibility, college transcripts, affirmative action, and American citizenship were made at McCain or Romney's expense, and what the context or justification would be for those "jokes," except maybe the irony that we've endured 5 years of those "jokes" at the expense of our black president?
Well anyway, thank you for proving my point. I'm sure that passes as an excuse inside your bubble -- plausible deniability is the hallmark of a good dog whistle -- but that's not how it works out here.
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@30: Are you happy about the state of Egypt now? The rights of its people, freedom of the press, its women, its minorities? Disagreeing about sending foreign aid to a country is not racist, even if its ruling power is partly theocratic.
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@33: "Background Check" jokes is a wide net. There were jokes about Romney's shady business dealings, McCain having an adulterous affair, G.W. Bush's national guard absences and his infamous DWI.
You're just assuming that Mrs. Palin was referring to eligibility, college transcripts, etc regarding Obama. That's your paranoid interpretation talking. She could have been referring to his eligibility for being president in the first place (regarding executive experience, balancing a budget, private experience, etc.)
You're just assuming that Mrs. Palin was referring to eligibility, college transcripts, etc regarding Obama. That's your paranoid interpretation talking. She could have been referring to his eligibility for being president in the first place (regarding executive experience, balancing a budget, private experience, etc.)
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@34, Given Sarah Palin is as theocratic as the muslim brotherhood. Her complain has nothing to do with the separation of church and state, and everything to do with hating arab muslims.
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@35, Again, thank you for providing me a visual aid.
The plausible deniability of dog whistles, ladies and gentlemen.
The plausible deniability of dog whistles, ladies and gentlemen.
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@ 35, where are those qualifications you list for POTUS enumerated, exactly? The only one I'm aware of is that you have to be a natural born citizen who has celebrated your 35th birthday.
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It may be worth noting that convenience stores such as 7/11 are exempt from the large soda ban (they are governed by the state of NY, not the city), so Big Gulps would still be allowed.
As is typical of Sarah Palin and the current crop of Republicans, accuracy takes a back seat to theatrics.
As is typical of Sarah Palin and the current crop of Republicans, accuracy takes a back seat to theatrics.
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@37: Caution - The "plausible deniability" retort has a tendency to boomerang, especially when used more than once.
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@40: That's an inconsequential footnote. That fact that "Big Gulp" is a 7/11 trademark and its stores are not affected dose not diminish the fact that the mayor of New York City self-anointed himself to enact laws that would restrict the sales of such beverages.
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@42: I agree in general about the soda ban. I still think it's somewhat odd that she decided to use a specifically exempted product as an example of a banned drink.
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@35: I can only hope that you were being sarcastic by taking such a legalistic definition of being eligible for being the president.
It wouldn't be a stretch, I imagine, to say that you feel that there have been multiple presidents as of late that were "ineligible" for the job.
It wouldn't be a stretch, I imagine, to say that you feel that there have been multiple presidents as of late that were "ineligible" for the job.
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@46: That doesn't have a lot to do with this:
Anyway, I'm a bit curious about how you (and a lot of conservatives) seem to feel the need to justify every ridiculous thing that right wingers do. Nobody here is really piping up in support of the soda ban, for example. Is there a real reason for the need to stand behind every boneheaded politician that side of the asile?
I still think it's somewhat odd that she decided to use a specifically exempted product as an example of a banned drink.
Anyway, I'm a bit curious about how you (and a lot of conservatives) seem to feel the need to justify every ridiculous thing that right wingers do. Nobody here is really piping up in support of the soda ban, for example. Is there a real reason for the need to stand behind every boneheaded politician that side of the asile?
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@ 45, no. We've never had a president who was "ineligible." "Unqualified?" Perhaps. But they've all been eligible.
If you think I'm being pedantic, or that I should give you a pass for perhaps picking the wrong word, let me remind you of the birth certificate bullshit. That was a trumped up attempt to dismiss Obama's eligibility for office. What would have been a trifle before 2008 is a matter of real concern because of that.
But what of the "qualifications" you list? How much "executive experience" or "private experience" should a presidential candidate have? ("Balancing the budget" is not a constitutional requirement, a duty for the executive, nor something for which any Republican president since Eisenhower (if not further in the past) has exhibited a penchant. So it's duly knocked off.)
Why would "private" experience matter, anyway? Government isn't private; what private experience would be germane to the office of President of the United States, anyway?
BTW, Big Gulps are 32 oz, not 16.
If you think I'm being pedantic, or that I should give you a pass for perhaps picking the wrong word, let me remind you of the birth certificate bullshit. That was a trumped up attempt to dismiss Obama's eligibility for office. What would have been a trifle before 2008 is a matter of real concern because of that.
But what of the "qualifications" you list? How much "executive experience" or "private experience" should a presidential candidate have? ("Balancing the budget" is not a constitutional requirement, a duty for the executive, nor something for which any Republican president since Eisenhower (if not further in the past) has exhibited a penchant. So it's duly knocked off.)
Why would "private" experience matter, anyway? Government isn't private; what private experience would be germane to the office of President of the United States, anyway?
BTW, Big Gulps are 32 oz, not 16.
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@31 This entire comment betrays your lack of understanding. So what do you think is going to happen when this bubble bursts? Are we going to have more jobs and retirement money? Nope, it's going to be squeezed more by the financial industry. But don't let facts get in the way of your slobbering partisan sycophancy.
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@49:
A rise in the stock market is not, in and of itself, indicative of a "bubble", since the market has always been cyclical in nature, rising and falling based on other external economic conditions. Take the Dow Jones 30 Industrial Average as an example: viewed in a historical context since it was established in 1896 (when the average was around 50), it's been more-or-less on a fairly steady rise, with occasional dips (the Crash of '29 being the most notable), and alternating periods of growth (1896 - 1900, 1904 - 1907, 1916 - 1929, 1932 - 1937, 1941 - 1960, 1980 - 2000) followed by periods of relatively flat stasis (1908 - 1915, 1937 - 1941, 1963 - 1982, 2000 - 2008). There are the occasional dips during these periods, but the downward adjustments have represented only a few percent of the total accumulated averages at the time they occurred, and overall, the number of years in which the Market has expanded far outnumber, both in years and scale, the number of years it's contracted. This is the main reason why stocks have traditionally been considered "long-term investments", because measured over time, the averages have always increased, regardless of the occasional, and fairly regular downward dips.
Now, as they say in the trade, "past performance is no guarantee of future results", but for those willing and able to stick with investments over the long-haul, say, 20 or 30 years, the odds of achieving significant net gains in the value of their holdings is far better than the odds of losing; it's really just a matter of timing.
A rise in the stock market is not, in and of itself, indicative of a "bubble", since the market has always been cyclical in nature, rising and falling based on other external economic conditions. Take the Dow Jones 30 Industrial Average as an example: viewed in a historical context since it was established in 1896 (when the average was around 50), it's been more-or-less on a fairly steady rise, with occasional dips (the Crash of '29 being the most notable), and alternating periods of growth (1896 - 1900, 1904 - 1907, 1916 - 1929, 1932 - 1937, 1941 - 1960, 1980 - 2000) followed by periods of relatively flat stasis (1908 - 1915, 1937 - 1941, 1963 - 1982, 2000 - 2008). There are the occasional dips during these periods, but the downward adjustments have represented only a few percent of the total accumulated averages at the time they occurred, and overall, the number of years in which the Market has expanded far outnumber, both in years and scale, the number of years it's contracted. This is the main reason why stocks have traditionally been considered "long-term investments", because measured over time, the averages have always increased, regardless of the occasional, and fairly regular downward dips.
Now, as they say in the trade, "past performance is no guarantee of future results", but for those willing and able to stick with investments over the long-haul, say, 20 or 30 years, the odds of achieving significant net gains in the value of their holdings is far better than the odds of losing; it's really just a matter of timing.
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It just occurred to me: why do they keep blaming Obama for the Big Gulp thing? Have they all forgotten Bloomberg is a Republican?
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@53 Referring to the Dow as an indicator of overall economic health is flawed. Agreed, great investment for those who have the opportunity. Re: bubbles.
There are other economic factors at hand here: housing market/ title status, QE 1-3, TALF (both used to reconstitute junk), student loan debt, inflated precious metal prices, numerous zombie institutions not able to pass the most forgiving stress tests, and a failing political climate where the state will not provide similar props enjoyed in the past. All interpenetrating factors that *may* (yes, I still agree with putting money away) build up to the next catastrophic market bifurcation. My point is that the corruption was not addressed and the fundamentals are still very weak, perhaps even more so than when the current crisis began.
There are other economic factors at hand here: housing market/ title status, QE 1-3, TALF (both used to reconstitute junk), student loan debt, inflated precious metal prices, numerous zombie institutions not able to pass the most forgiving stress tests, and a failing political climate where the state will not provide similar props enjoyed in the past. All interpenetrating factors that *may* (yes, I still agree with putting money away) build up to the next catastrophic market bifurcation. My point is that the corruption was not addressed and the fundamentals are still very weak, perhaps even more so than when the current crisis began.
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Palin never says anything substantive. Just word salad speeches undoubtedly written by someone else.
@5 ..."...our president fancies himself as the champion of the middle class. Yet, since he came on the scene those lucky enough to have a job are working more for less..."
You agree with this? Really? The economy was doing great under GWB and under Obama is just awful. Even as unemployment goes down, housing market continues to improve etc etc. And really, why wouldn't anyone think she was talking about college transcripts and birth certificates since that's been the focus from the start. But I guess a part time Governor of a state so uncomplicated the legislature is only in session three months out of the year, to which she bailed after a whole two years, and who's previous experience was a small town mayor is just so much more qualified.
@5 ..."...our president fancies himself as the champion of the middle class. Yet, since he came on the scene those lucky enough to have a job are working more for less..."
You agree with this? Really? The economy was doing great under GWB and under Obama is just awful. Even as unemployment goes down, housing market continues to improve etc etc. And really, why wouldn't anyone think she was talking about college transcripts and birth certificates since that's been the focus from the start. But I guess a part time Governor of a state so uncomplicated the legislature is only in session three months out of the year, to which she bailed after a whole two years, and who's previous experience was a small town mayor is just so much more qualified.
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@56:
Those would the the "other external economic conditions" I mentioned. But again, look at results over time and it's pretty clear that investment in the markets DOES result in net gains, IF one plays the long-game.
The problem is, many investors have abandoned this tried-and-true strategy in favor of one of "instant gratification" as exemplified by day-traders who "win" by eking out relatively insignificant daily gains that tend to evaporate over time as they shift Capital in a constant race to catch the next day's "hot stock". In other words, they try to finesse the game, but lack the huge reserves of Capital necessary to make that a successful strategy in the long-term. Much better to just buy the 100 shares of Amalgamated Widgets and HOLD it for 20 or 30 years, because the odds are far better in terms of realizing a net gain on the investment, as the markets have consistently trended upward, despite the intermittent dips.
Those would the the "other external economic conditions" I mentioned. But again, look at results over time and it's pretty clear that investment in the markets DOES result in net gains, IF one plays the long-game.
The problem is, many investors have abandoned this tried-and-true strategy in favor of one of "instant gratification" as exemplified by day-traders who "win" by eking out relatively insignificant daily gains that tend to evaporate over time as they shift Capital in a constant race to catch the next day's "hot stock". In other words, they try to finesse the game, but lack the huge reserves of Capital necessary to make that a successful strategy in the long-term. Much better to just buy the 100 shares of Amalgamated Widgets and HOLD it for 20 or 30 years, because the odds are far better in terms of realizing a net gain on the investment, as the markets have consistently trended upward, despite the intermittent dips.
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You go girl !
Drink that RINO (Bloomberg) Cola !
Keep driving the Dumbocrats crazier than batshit...
Drink that RINO (Bloomberg) Cola !
Keep driving the Dumbocrats crazier than batshit...
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Good to see "America's Least Favorite Idiot" back to doing what she does best - making little sense in front of a crowd of complete and utter morons.
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@64 - No, he's just not a Romney voter with a masochistic hard on for the worst of the Republican party.
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"masochistic hard on"
Wow, I thought you were the the first to coin the term but I goggled and there are ~130 results. Still, a very insignificant number - so good "show", Pridge!
Wow, I thought you were the the first to coin the term but I goggled and there are ~130 results. Still, a very insignificant number - so good "show", Pridge!
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Thank goodness that idiot never got close to the White House. Thank you McCain for introducing the world to Ms. Half Term GOvernor. Her name should be on your tombstone.
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@59 I agree with you but again:
"Referring to the Dow as an indicator of overall economic health is flawed. Agreed, great investment for those who have the opportunity."
I'm talking about the economy, not the stock market or cycles (which can lead or trail each other). When people use the stock market as an indicator of how great their team is doing, without taking into account all those 'externalities' they are speaking rather ignorantly.
"Referring to the Dow as an indicator of overall economic health is flawed. Agreed, great investment for those who have the opportunity."
I'm talking about the economy, not the stock market or cycles (which can lead or trail each other). When people use the stock market as an indicator of how great their team is doing, without taking into account all those 'externalities' they are speaking rather ignorantly.
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I like the fact that she was sipping a big gulp, something the democrat bloomberg wants outlawed (then only oulaws will have 64 ounces of cool refreshment).
By the way, the economy sucks. Real unemployment is over 15% (include people who are not claiming unemployment and have stopped looking for work.) Obamacare has increased the cost of insurance and is driving up the cost of healthcare...but you want hype and blame and that's what you voted for. Congratulations...did you notice that we are putting up a missile defense here in washington state and all along the west coast to try to prevent a nuclear missile attack?
Benghazi was a lie over a coverup over hillary and barack's lack of any decisive moves?
The price of gas is $2/gallon higher than when barry took office?...and how about real inflation (including transportation and food--two items that the Obama administration eliminated from the cost of living average)...
Keep attacking Mrs. Palin-that is the important thing. Don't look at the travesty that is Barack Obama. All drama, no leadership.
By the way, the economy sucks. Real unemployment is over 15% (include people who are not claiming unemployment and have stopped looking for work.) Obamacare has increased the cost of insurance and is driving up the cost of healthcare...but you want hype and blame and that's what you voted for. Congratulations...did you notice that we are putting up a missile defense here in washington state and all along the west coast to try to prevent a nuclear missile attack?
Benghazi was a lie over a coverup over hillary and barack's lack of any decisive moves?
The price of gas is $2/gallon higher than when barry took office?...and how about real inflation (including transportation and food--two items that the Obama administration eliminated from the cost of living average)...
Keep attacking Mrs. Palin-that is the important thing. Don't look at the travesty that is Barack Obama. All drama, no leadership.
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