Maybe I Missed the Recovery

I’ll be the first to admit that I know nothing about the economy and what makes things tick. And I know that, politically, I tend to be a bit biased.

But yesterday’s stock market activity sprouted countless articles and news reports that this could be an indicator of a potential recession. Potential recession? Like I said, I’m probably rather clueless…but based on what the media has reported for, say, oh….the past 7 years, we’ve been in a recession since the final few months of Clinton’s administration. And since 9/11, it seems that there are weekly reports about inflation or a housing crisis or employment levels or the economy or the deficit…and how there is barely any good news for any of these things.

And now we could be entering a recession? When did the last one end? Did I miss it?

Truth be told, the last (or current) recession never personally affected me. Hell, even the big one in the early 90’s (while I was working two jobs to get through college) never affected me. Maybe that’s why I didn’t notice that the last one ended?

Now as for politics…what the hell is up with Mitt Romney and his presidential campaign? First, he’s a bigger flip-flopper than Kerry ever was (at least Kerry’s “change of opinion” was based on him not knowing the facts when he approved the war in Iraq). Still, I can accept changing your mind – it’s a woman’s prerogative, after all.

But what’s up with his France-bashing? And what the hell does France have to do with his presidency here? I’ve been to France twice and had a lovely time. And France has been around a lot longer than the United States…so what, exactly, are they doing wrong? Sure, they had race/class riots a year and a half ago. But we’ve got our own issues, too (Katrina, any one?).

Now Romney’s campaign is considering bumper stickers that say “First, not France”. What the hell does that mean?

February 28th, 2007
Categories: Uncategorized . Author: snarl

2 Comments

  1. Comment by Lise on February 28, 2007 11:13 am

    I think the hairspray has permeated his brain. That said, the France thing is just …. weird. And what a stumblebum campaign so far. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy!

  2. Comment by Fred on February 28, 2007 3:57 pm

    I think it’s a Mormon vs. Conehead thing, myself…you know: “We are from…FRANCE!” Couldn’t be weirder, and I agree with Lise – have fun Mittster! Only problem on the flip-flopping with him is that his natural audience reads that as “seeing the light” and being “born again” – so they’ll believe any happy-horseshit (as long as he doesn’t flop back…but that would be the work of Satan, don’tcha know…).

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