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This is over a week old but I thought it relevant since I know a lot of folks who can relate to this article.
1 posted on 10/26/2006 6:18:47 PM PDT by mustang buff
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To: mustang buff

It's funny we never hear about them "stuggling to get ahead" during the Clintonista regime's "boomin' economy." Communist propaganda.


2 posted on 10/26/2006 6:21:46 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (If it embarrasses you to prove your U.S. citizenship, DON'T VOTE!!!)
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To: mustang buff

This is shocking. Who ever would have thought that in a competitive economy, some people will outperform others and, gasp, some people will be outperformed. My perception of the world around me has been turned upside down.


4 posted on 10/26/2006 6:23:33 PM PDT by Axhandle
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To: mustang buff

Women and children hardest hit, right?


5 posted on 10/26/2006 6:24:00 PM PDT by MichiganConservative (The US is so full of domestic enemies, maybe all we can do is slow the inevitable ascent of tyranny.)
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To: mustang buff

Is necessary to talk the economy down, at least before Nov. 7


6 posted on 10/26/2006 6:24:13 PM PDT by PatrickF4
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To: mustang buff

You are so right. The proper liberal propagandist must always, always, find the dark lining in any cloud, when forecasting for Republicans, and must always diligently pick for the tiniest speck of hope in the darkest moment for any Democrat. To them, that is journalism.


7 posted on 10/26/2006 6:25:40 PM PDT by 1-Eagle (There is no such thing as an accurate poll. There are no penalties for inaccutate polls. Forget them)
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We'll all be hurting if Democrats get control of the House and they manage to raise taxes. I think Bush would veto, but do we really want to take that chance?


8 posted on 10/26/2006 6:25:46 PM PDT by MichiganConservative (The US is so full of domestic enemies, maybe all we can do is slow the inevitable ascent of tyranny.)
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To: mustang buff

The End Times are nigh, I tell ya!


9 posted on 10/26/2006 6:27:13 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
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When he was asked recently why Americans aren't delighted by their strong economy...

Uh? How about? 40% of the American population are partisan Dims, and being delighted about the current boom would only benefit the GOP?

10 posted on 10/26/2006 6:27:54 PM PDT by Onelifetogive (* Sarcasm tag ALWAYS required. For some Freepers, sarcasm can NEVER be obvious enough.)
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The article seems to highlight energy and health care costs. In Maryland here the last all dem legislature(1999) signed on a deal to sell BG&E (Baltimore Gas and Electric). It came into effect last year and many home's energy bills have DOUBLED. Health care costs have numerous reasons. I wouldn't want to hijack a thread (illegal aliens forcing hospitals to shut down). So I'll just stick with the local energy issue. We need to drill, we need more power plants, we need more infrastructure and competition. The most likely party to advance these is the Republican party. /rant


11 posted on 10/26/2006 6:28:00 PM PDT by kinoxi
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Almost everyone I know is struggling. Professional, college educated, married, divorced, whatever. Even with all the outward signs of "the good life," there is little peace. It really is a shame.

Younger people starting out, who haven't had any reversals and don't really have any major obligations, seem to be sailing along just fine, however, and are effective exponents of a boom economy. Their biggest problem is deciding what to wear to a party.

The number people who really do have it in balance -- a decent life and a decent life style, is pretty small indeed.

Still, is it me, is it just New York, or is everyone stressed and overly touchy?

Nevermind, I know the answer.

12 posted on 10/26/2006 6:28:08 PM PDT by the invisib1e hand (* nuke * the * jihad *)
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Eh, anyone prepping their kids for scholarships for college is more than likely going to be disappointed. There are very few of those to go around.

The exception is at large state schools, but even then, only a limited percentage of kids are going to receive them, and it takes more than just an above average student to receive them.

Perhaps we'll see more kids entering needed and professional-geared fields like engineering as college becomes more of an investment..


15 posted on 10/26/2006 6:29:36 PM PDT by CheyennePress
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"Despite strong economy, some struggle to get ahead..."

That is the briefest history lesson I ever read.


16 posted on 10/26/2006 6:29:41 PM PDT by billhilly
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To: mustang buff

Economy Booms; Women and Minorities Hardest Hit


17 posted on 10/26/2006 6:29:57 PM PDT by oblomov (Join the FR Folding@Home Team (#36120) keyword: folding@home)
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If the Dems win their will be no poor, no hungry, no infirm. The lame will walk. The blind will see.(BROTHER!)


18 posted on 10/26/2006 6:30:17 PM PDT by the Real fifi
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As it was with that long swim to the egg, "getting ahead in life" is supposed to be a "struggle".

This economy is just fine.....

Want more, then work harder. Don't work, don't support this country, don't follow the rule of law and do nothing but bitch and ask for handouts.........no problem....you can starve to death for all I care.


21 posted on 10/26/2006 6:40:22 PM PDT by Gator113
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When he was asked recently why Americans aren't delighted by their strong economy

Because some of us live in Michigan.

24 posted on 10/26/2006 6:50:22 PM PDT by quantim (Only one thing is universally incurable: Senators that think they should be President.)
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Workers are barely keeping up. Health care, wages and energy prices are consumers' top three economic concerns

not to mention the necessities, HDTV wide screens, cell phones for each family member, high speed internet, $200 sneakers, new Dodge truck, Xbox 360, etc.

32 posted on 10/26/2006 7:02:04 PM PDT by steelwheels
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