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Republicans All Alone in Viewing the Economy as in Good Shape
Gallup ^ | 3/21/06 | Frank Newport

Posted on 03/21/2006 6:35:44 AM PST by pissant

PRINCETON, NJ -- Americans continue to resist giving the nation's economy positive ratings, regardless of what so-called "hard" economic indicators may show. Only about a third of Americans rate the current economy as excellent or good and 6 out of 10 say the economy is getting worse, not better. In general, these ratings are slightly worse than earlier this year, although still not as negative as they were early last fall after Hurricane Katrina and the rapid run-up in the price of gasoline. Views of the economy remain highly partisan, with Republicans the most positive, Democrats most negative, and independents somewhere in the middle. Independents in particular have become more negative in their views of the economy this year, and now are much closer to the negative attitudes of Democrats than to the more rosy views of Republicans.

Basic Indicators

Gallup routinely measures two basic indicators of consumer views of the national economy: ratings of current economic conditions, and views as to whether the economy is getting better or getting worse. The trends on both are presented in these graphs:

(Excerpt) Read more at poll.gallup.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy
KEYWORDS: economy; lyingmedia
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To: pissant
Yet another quagmire of the Bush Legacy.

Dubya lacks the intellectual fexibility and vision to adapt to changing economic conditions.
He'll blindly adhere to globization strategies even as they erode and undermine our nation's economic security. But what else could you expect from someone who spent the first 40 years of his like curled up inside a keg of beer? Sheeeeesh... nothing says "stupidity" like clinging to same policies that are dragging him down to begin with.

61 posted on 03/21/2006 7:50:49 AM PST by Willie Green (Throw the bums out!!! ............ALL OF THEM.)
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To: Bringbackthedraft

I have been tossing my resume everywhere. I am not even getting a nibble. I also speak with a lot of people all over the country they all say the same things. The economy is bad.
I cant figure out who is right the government or my friends. If anybody knows anyone that can help me create a good resume. please freepmail me...


62 posted on 03/21/2006 7:53:33 AM PST by Paulus
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To: Willie Green

Yep. Just a dunce. Got elected twice as Texas Governor, then twice as POTUS. Too bad a brilliant political strategist like Pat B can't seem to get any traction. ;o)


63 posted on 03/21/2006 7:57:59 AM PST by pissant
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To: TXBSAFH


Would you agree the onus of that situation is on the agressiveness of a municipal taxing authority, and not so much the national economy?

In your situation no matter the state of the economy, you are getting squeezed by a local marxist taxing regime(Property taxes being local not national). Perhaps, if the economy truly was in the tank...the local authorities would not be so inclined to raise rates and valuations...maybe.

Depending on where you live in Houston...your fact pattern would be different.

So the question is do you move? Or do you take your case before the municipal authorities, that property valuations are being overstated to raise revenue for mismanaged municipality and get your tax burden reduced?

Incidently, I understand this is what is happening around the houston area. It's independent of the economy, but effects your personal pocked book nonetheless. Joining a local taxpayor advocacy group could help your cause.


64 posted on 03/21/2006 7:58:11 AM PST by in hoc signo vinces ("Houston, TX...a waiting quagmire for jihadis. American gals are worth fighting for!")
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To: pissant

I get it. If the economy is good (now) but idiot sheeple think it's bad then a poll is better than reality. If the economy is faltering (late Clinton) but the idiot sheeple think it's good then a poll is better than reality. Either way it's the Republicans' fault and Bush's popularity drops.


65 posted on 03/21/2006 7:58:49 AM PST by Inwoodian
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To: Paulus

Is that in Switzerland or the US? What kind of job are you hoping to find?


66 posted on 03/21/2006 8:03:08 AM PST by Young Scholar
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To: in hoc signo vinces

I have, I am a member of Clout.

But one fact that seems to escape many who talk about is the economy good or bad. National numbers do not matter to most. Remember Tip O'Niel? I disagreed with him on most things but I agree with one thing he said, "All politics is local." I also think that for most Americans all economics is local. My check book balance, my debt ratio, and how much my family nets in out pay checks are my leading economic indicators. If I think they are going well and my job is secure then the economy is great, if not I worry. And that is how most are. And most I know are getting cautious.


67 posted on 03/21/2006 8:07:00 AM PST by TXBSAFH (Proud Dad of Twins, What Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger!!!!!!)
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To: TXBSAFH

Yep, "All politics is local", is a great observation.

IMHO, it's only a matter of time before the outrage about property tax rates reach critical mass in this city and something is done.

It's no secret how mismanaged this city, and its surrounding municipalities, are. (i.e. mayor's office bonus fiasco)


68 posted on 03/21/2006 8:13:22 AM PST by in hoc signo vinces ("Houston, TX...a waiting quagmire for jihadis. American gals are worth fighting for!")
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To: pissant
Yep. Just a dunce. Got elected twice as Texas Governor, then twice as POTUS. Too bad a brilliant political strategist like Pat B can't seem to get any traction. ;o)

Well what are American voters supposed to do when Madison Avenue limits their choice to either Coke or Pepsi?

Nevertheless, Dubya has got to be dumb as a ROCK to willingly yield the high ground on trade and immigration issues to idiots like Schumer and Hildebeast Klinton.
Sheeeeeesh.... just HOW does Karl Rove expect to get Americans' support on these issues when the message he sends out consists of America bashing slogans? ("Americans are fat and lazy", "Americans are racists and bigots", "Americans are poorly educated and don't deserve good jobs")

Heck, the bozo never misses and opportunity to smear the American People on these issues, then turns around and wonders why his popularity is dropping in the polls. That is DUMB.

69 posted on 03/21/2006 8:14:49 AM PST by Willie Green (Throw the bums out!!! ............ALL OF THEM.)
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To: in hoc signo vinces

Not to mention the waste in education spending. It will be interesting to see what kind of abomination the state legislature comes up with in the special seccion on education spending next month.


70 posted on 03/21/2006 8:16:49 AM PST by TXBSAFH (Proud Dad of Twins, What Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger!!!!!!)
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To: Willie Green

Willie, I cannot honestly recall you ever having a high opinion of the president. If you had a positive statement about him, I've missed it.

I've never heard anything remotely like "fat and lazy" coming from GW regarding America. Instead, he just said this AM that we should not fear the future, that Americans can not only compete, but lead the world. Didn't sound like an insult to me.

And the good news about the President, is that he doesn't care about the polls. At least not to the degree that most politicians do. Do you want a "finger in the air" type prez like slick willie?

As for incompetent, he's been involved in 3 national elections. Each time his party has flourished. What other politician had that track record?


71 posted on 03/21/2006 8:27:51 AM PST by pissant
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To: TXBSAFH

Actually the truth for this media is a two edged sword. 100,000 new jobs for Clinton is a hot economy. 200,000 for Bush is a weak jobs report. Starting with the facts would do us a lot of good.


72 posted on 03/21/2006 8:33:05 AM PST by Rippin
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To: Rippin

Yes it would.


73 posted on 03/21/2006 8:37:43 AM PST by TXBSAFH (Proud Dad of Twins, What Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger!!!!!!)
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To: TXBSAFH
"But most of the people I know are startign to worry and play their cards close to the vest."

I am!

Another Thought;

Average Baby Boomer Household Net Worth - $60,000.00 (ain't squat)

Possibly loosing or seeing their pension benefits cut?

S.S. possibly collapsing?

Can you all see the how some find their position troubling?
74 posted on 03/21/2006 8:42:47 AM PST by mr_hammer (They have eyes, but do not see . . .)
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To: mr_hammer

But one fact that seems to escape many who talk about is the economy good or bad. National numbers do not matter to most. Remember Tip O'Niel? I disagreed with him on most things but I agree with one thing he said, "All politics is local." I also think that for most Americans all economics is local. My check book balance, my debt ratio, and how much my family nets in out pay checks are my leading economic indicators. If I think they are going well and my job is secure then the economy is great, if not I worry. And that is how most are. And most I know are getting cautious.


75 posted on 03/21/2006 8:43:59 AM PST by TXBSAFH (Proud Dad of Twins, What Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger!!!!!!)
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To: pissant
Americans continue to resist giving the nation's economy positive ratings, regardless of what so-called "hard" economic indicators may show.

regardless of facts....I guess the MSM propaganda machine is still working.

76 posted on 03/21/2006 8:46:51 AM PST by Freee-dame
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To: pissant
If you had a positive statement about him, I've missed it.

I used to think that he'd make a great Little League coach...
but now I'm not quite so sure...
He'd probably find a way to throw the game, just so he could tell the kids that they didn't practice hard enough.

77 posted on 03/21/2006 8:48:15 AM PST by Willie Green (Throw the bums out!!! ............ALL OF THEM.)
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To: headstamp
If the Iraq war was under the Clinton administration, it would be classed as the most noble effort yet by mankind.

and it would have been over long ago. IMHO Without the encouragement given to the "insurgents" by our 'Rat politicians and MSM, there would be very little resistance to democratic progress.

78 posted on 03/21/2006 8:49:12 AM PST by Freee-dame
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To: TXBSAFH
BINGO! now ya gotta convince the Bushbot's on how illegal immigrants and HB-1 visa's threaten the average Joe Shmo.
79 posted on 03/21/2006 8:50:11 AM PST by mr_hammer (They have eyes, but do not see . . .)
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To: mr_hammer

The bots do not want to listen, but if we lose the house or the senate their screams will be deafening.


80 posted on 03/21/2006 9:00:57 AM PST by TXBSAFH (Proud Dad of Twins, What Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger!!!!!!)
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