Economy Grows at Fastest Pace Since 1984 (7.2% GDP in 3rd Quarter)

My Way News ^ | 10.30.03 | JEANNINE AVERSA

[Sofa King]

"Although the nation's payrolls grew by 57,000 in September — first increase in eight months — the economy needs to add a lot more jobs each month to drive down the 6.1% unemployment rate, analysts say."

Funny how this never managed to get out...

[Willie Green]

My apologies. This is the way I should have posted the story:
other general financial news
Duke to Cut 2,000 Jobs As Earnings Plunge

Thanks for the heads up.
Article already posted here: Duke Energy to cut 2,000 jobs as earnings drop 79 percent

[Skooz]

Oh, so the economy is bad?

[Skooz]

"...We're (fornicated). If the economy's good, that's one less powerful message that we can use to attack Bush."

That is the closest thing to a cogent statement I've ever read from DU. Maybe there is hope for one of them.

[1Old Pro]

Once unemployment declines, and it will, and once Iraq settles down, and it will, the Dems will have nothing, I'm deeply saddened.

[Skooz]

I am completely confident that November 2004 will be a blowout of Reaganesque proportions.

[Willie Green]

Oh, so the economy is bad?

Demand for electricity is usually considered a reliable indicator of economic activity.
With the collapse of various major industries in the Carolinas, it should come as no surprise that Duke Energy is suffering.

[Skooz]

Well, then.
Nevermind the overwhelming evidence that the economy is roaring back.
Nevermind that the minor recession is long gone.
Nevermind that GDP grew at a rate higher than any quarter in 19 years.
Nevermind that unemployment is falling.
Nevermind that interest rates remain rock bottom.
Nevermind that inflation is still in check.
Nevermind that consumer confidence is increasing.

Nevermind that virtually every economic indicator available shows an ever stronger economy and undeniable growth.

Nevermind.

[finnman69]

"Regardless of what it is we do with Iraq and the war on terrorism, I'd hope this administration can dedicate some of its time each week to economic security as well, ... to this atrocious record" on the economy, Daschle said.

"It takes leadership not only with regard to international and foreign policy, but to help here at home on economic policy as well. We haven't seen it to date," he added. Tom Daschle 9/18/02


"This is the worst economy since Herbert Hoover."
John Kerry, 8/6/03

[billbears]

Tell that to the 8000 people laid off here in NC just within the past year. With more to come. Oh, but I forgot, it's from industries that don't matter anymore. At least that's what Republicans, not conservatives, are saying

[Skooz]

Ok. Contrary to all economic data, we're in a depression.

Happy?

[dangus]

(Caption of daschle image)

can't...blink...truck...coming...at...me...stuck...in...road

[Skooz]

"This is the worst economy since Herbert Hoover."

Kerry really said that? Really?

[billbears]

No I'm not saying that. But it's not all coming up roses, at least in this state, either. Of course as a good Republican, I won't mention that....

[DarthVader]

Our economy is in shambles!

[1rudeboy]

we're doomed
Or does what is happening in NC qualify as a doomlet?

[Wolfstar]

I have not paid much attention to Brokaw, Jennings, Rather, and the ABCCBSNBC morning shows in a long time. Do you know how they are covering this news, if at all?

[Wolfstar]

Add caption here.

This is what a dolt looks like.

[bray]

Terry McAwful is on Arkancide watch! Vote for Commrade Dean to turn this economy around!

Pray for GW and the Truth

[Constitutional Patriot]

"Tom Daschle is deeply saddened."

I just read on another thread that he has snapped and is running through the Cannon building witht .38 revolver!!