The economy, is it good or bad. (Page 121/181)
84Bill JAN 06, 10:51 AM

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Originally posted by aceman:



Cry and complain all you want space... I wont go away and I wont stop posting till the fat lady sings.
Phranc JAN 06, 10:55 AM
More of the same. You keep posting the same things over and over again. That doesn't make it worse bill. It only means the poll you have to pull your stories from is so small you have to rehash the same crap over and over. Still not down moths for GDP. Most indicators show positive growth. You can pull the same stories about how stupid people bought houses they can't afford but can you find one that shows the economy is actually doing bad. No you can't you might be able to find one that says its doing good but not as good as 2 years years ago.
Phranc JAN 06, 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by 84Bill:


Cry and complain all you want space... I wont go away and I wont stop posting till the fat lady sings.



Or the welfare runs up and your parents die and your living out on the streets. Can't live with mommy forever bill. YOu know if you put as much effort into working hard as you did not working hard you might have a better lot in life. BUt that would take real work and your just to good for that.
84Bill JAN 06, 11:05 AM

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Originally posted by Phranc:
Most indicators show positive growth.



Leading Indicators Adding to fears of recession. Next report Jan. 18

Economy faces weak winter
Conference Board index of leading indicators falls by 0.4 percent in November, adding to fears of 2008 recession.
December 20 2007: 10:32 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) -- A gauge of future business activity fell last month, indicating the economy could be dragged down further amid rising costs and housing woes, a business research group said Thursday.

The Conference Board said its index of leading indicators dropped 0.4 percent in November, after falling 0.5 percent in October and rising by a slight 0.1 percent in September.

It was at 136.3 in November, versus a revised 136.9 in the previous month.

Last month's drop was close to what economists surveyed by Thomson/IFR had predicted, who on average said there would be a drop of 0.5 percent.

The index is watched as an indicator of where the U.S. economy is headed, and persistent weakness can signal a recession in three to six months. Many economist believe the current slowdown could mean a full recession in 2008.

Ten indicators make up the leading index. Seven of them fell: stock prices, average weekly initial claims for unemployment insurance, index of consumer expectations, real money supply, building permits, interest rate spread and manufacturers new orders for consumer goods and materials. To top of page
Jobless claims up
aceman JAN 06, 11:16 AM
Skewing the numbers is what the news and you are trying to show, Bill.

I got a 3.5% raise last year. This year I got a 3% raise. I'm still making more money. I haven't lost anything. I'm still gaining more money. But the difference is that last year I got .5% more of a raise last year.

And those catch words that articles use..........Fears, Could, May, Might, Worries.

I FEAR I MIGHT get hit by a bus today. That MAY leave my family in a bad position and they MIGHT WORRY about their future.

I DIDN'T get hit by a bus today. That DIDN'T leave my family in a bad position and they DIDN'T have concern about their future.

Thanks for sharing, Bill. You can get those that don't have a grasp of understanding English well, all worried.

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84Bill JAN 06, 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by aceman:
I got a 3.5% raise last year. This year I got a 3% raise. I'm still making more money. I haven't lost anything. I'm still gaining more money. But the difference is that last year I got .5% more of a raise last year.



Thats because you are a welfare recipient. Everyone on a government dole gets a raise. You dont even pay taxes
fierobear JAN 06, 11:32 AM

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Originally posted by 84Bill:


Thats because you are a welfare recipient. Everyone on a government dole gets a raise. You dont even pay taxes



BWOOOP! BWOOOP! Irony alert!
aceman JAN 06, 11:36 AM

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Originally posted by aceman:

I got a 3.5% raise last year. This year I got a 3% raise. I'm still making more money. I haven't lost anything. I'm still gaining more money. But the difference is that last year I got .5% more of a raise last year.





Here Bill (Love how you take things out of context.)...........

Now..........The economy went up say 5% last year. This year it only went up 2%. THE ECONOMY IS STILL GROWING. Just like my income did from last year to this year.

For once in your life call a Spade a Spade, Bill.
84Bill JAN 06, 11:41 AM

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Originally posted by spade:
For once in your life call a Spade a Spade, Bill.



You are a welfare recipient who doesn't even pay taxes. Since you are on the government dole you get a raise every year regardless of the economy
aceman JAN 06, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by 84Bill:


Thats because you are a welfare recipient. Everyone on a government dole gets a raise. You dont even pay taxes



Hmmmmmmm, paid $3,200 in property taxes last year Bill.

Nope, I didn't pay a dime in Federal Income Taxes. My tax credits and deduction dropped me to well below the taxable income line.

I paid sales tax on all my purchases from gas to internet access to clothes to cars.

I have residency in a state that has no state income tax.

I paid taxes, Bill.

And go ahead and try the "Your salary is paid by my taxes so even if you did pay Federal Income Tax, you're basically paying yourself." Bullsh!t. It's plain bullsh!t.