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Amid signs of recovery, caution is still key
Chicago Tribune ^ | March 18, 2012 | by Stella Dawson

Posted on 03/18/2012 6:34:49 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

(Reuters) - Call it spring fever. For the third year in a row, optimism is spreading that growth in the United States could be poised to accelerate and drive the economy into sunnier pastures.

Even a 9 percent surge in gasoline prices on tensions with Iran over its nuclear program has failed to take much shine off consumer confidence. The University of Michigan survey slipped by one point to 74.3 in early March, but views on current conditions edged upward.

"For now it's a Goldilocks scenario -- moderate GDP growth, an improving jobs market, only a temporary inflation scare," said Greg Valliere, chief strategist at the Potomac Research Group.

(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: failure; journalism; obamanomics; socialism
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Obama's mediaPAC is in full campaign mode.
1 posted on 03/18/2012 6:34:56 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

What recovery?


2 posted on 03/18/2012 6:37:24 PM PDT by fatnotlazy
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To: fatnotlazy

There’s no real recovery,Stella is just out pimpin’ for Obozo.


3 posted on 03/18/2012 6:40:59 PM PDT by Farmer Dean (stop worrying about what they want to do to you,start thinking about what you want to do to them)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Amid signs of stagnation, Media Lying is still King


4 posted on 03/18/2012 6:45:57 PM PDT by Alas Babylon!
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Starting year 4 of the the “recovery is started but fragile”, “inflation is at near zero”, and in spite of that, we need another bigger and better stimulus. Yes, heard it three times before, but it still smells like the Bill Maher that you scrape off the bottom of your boots!


5 posted on 03/18/2012 6:49:48 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet (There's a pill for just about everything ... except stupid!)
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To: RetiredTexasVet

The country is beginning to show signs of bulls-it fatigue.Not a good thing for Obama and his friends in the media.


6 posted on 03/18/2012 6:56:34 PM PDT by Farmer Dean (stop worrying about what they want to do to you,start thinking about what you want to do to them)
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To: RetiredTexasVet

Not to mention—”surprising” and “unexpected.”


7 posted on 03/18/2012 6:56:59 PM PDT by madison10
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
WHAT SIGNS OF RECOVERY?! WHERE?!
8 posted on 03/18/2012 6:57:26 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (Ich habe keinen Konig aber Gott)
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“For now it's a Goldilocks scenario — moderate GDP growth, an improving jobs market, only a temporary inflation scare,” said Greg Valliere, chief strategist at the Potomac Research Group.

And the only person who believes this nonsense has already eaten the 3 bowls of stupid soup.
9 posted on 03/18/2012 6:59:48 PM PDT by crazyhorse691 (Obama is just the symptom of what is destroying the U.S.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I’ll tell you what as soon as there is a recovery I’ll be cautious.


10 posted on 03/18/2012 7:00:36 PM PDT by svcw (CLEAN WATER & Education http://www.longlostsis.com/PI/MayanHelp2012.html)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Recovery? Gas prices haven’t even started to rise yet for the summer.

All Israel needs to do now is sit tight until October, t hen threaten Iran, keep prices up and force Obama to decide between protecting the Jewish vote or protecting his Muslim buddies.


11 posted on 03/18/2012 7:01:35 PM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (Solyent Pink is Sheeple!!!!)
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To: fatnotlazy

You got to love it, optimism is poised to grow

FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW.

Get back to me next year.


12 posted on 03/18/2012 7:05:25 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: Farmer Dean

Obama told her, “Stella, you’re sittin on a gold mine.”


13 posted on 03/18/2012 7:07:26 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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All Israel needs to do now is sit tight until October, t hen threaten Iran, keep prices up and force Obama to decide between protecting the Jewish vote or protecting his Muslim buddies.

What's the over/under on him Executive Ordering the suspension of elections and going with his Muslim buddies?

14 posted on 03/18/2012 7:07:37 PM PDT by Don Corleone ("Oil the gun..eat the cannoli. Take it to the Mattress.")
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To: fatnotlazy
What recovery?

The latest dead cat bounce.

15 posted on 03/18/2012 7:14:11 PM PDT by rawcatslyentist (Mohammedan law every woman must belong to a man will delay the end of slavery until Islam has ceased)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

GREEN_SHOOTS_PING!!!


16 posted on 03/18/2012 7:18:18 PM PDT by The Duke
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To: Don Corleone

Suspension of elections would result in CWII.


17 posted on 03/18/2012 7:25:13 PM PDT by Farmer Dean (stop worrying about what they want to do to you,start thinking about what you want to do to them)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“Goldilocks” this ain’t no fairytale...it’s a nightmare!


18 posted on 03/18/2012 7:33:28 PM PDT by mckinleysghost
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To: tet68

Speaking of next year, I’m not making any major purchases until 2013.

Just voting with my wallet.


19 posted on 03/18/2012 8:28:44 PM PDT by Momotaro
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

From the Tokyo Rose Tribune?


20 posted on 03/18/2012 9:34:58 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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