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April 27, 2012

Mr. "Cool:" GDP Growth Rate Chills to 2.2%
— Ace

4th quarter 2011's growth rate was 3.0%.

First quarter 2012 is 2.2%. Unexpectedly.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but when it comes to gangbusters growth and economic activity, Obama peaked too soon.

Watch CNBC spin this to make it sound as if this rate beats expectations:

While that was below economists' expectations for a 2.5 percent pace, a surge in consumer spending took some of the sting from the report. However, growth was still stronger than analysts' predictions early in the quarter for an expansion below 1.5 percent.

So it was below expectations, but really, earlier in the quarter less-accurate predictions were for it to be lower than it turned out to be, so, going by those dated predictions, we're really looking good.

Posted by: Ace at 06:51 AM | Comments (226)
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1 "So it was below expectations, but really, earlier in the quarter less-accurate predictions were for it to be lower than it turned out to be, so, going by those dated predictions, we're really looking good." Of course, that presumes that the 1Q12 figures aren't unexpectedly revised downward. Wait, why is everybody laughing?

Posted by: Cobalt Shiva at April 27, 2012 06:52 AM (1iauC)

2 It will be lowered to 1.5%.

Posted by: nickless at April 27, 2012 06:54 AM (MMC8r)

3 The wheels are coming off the shit wagon. There will be quite a mess.......

Posted by: maddogg at April 27, 2012 06:55 AM (OlN4e)

4 But, but, but Obama is COOL! It feels like DOOM Friday.

Posted by: Infidel at April 27, 2012 06:57 AM (O/fK8)

5 I blame Bush...........

Posted by: Hell If I Know at April 27, 2012 06:57 AM (7QZ6R)

"It will be lowered to 1.5%."

And then down to 1%. It's pretty sad that the default setting is that we are being lied to.

Posted by: Decaf at April 27, 2012 06:57 AM (xCxIs)

7 Yes, let's slow this thing down a bit. Give more people a chance to get on board.

That is the way this whole "economy" thing works. Isn't it?

Posted by: Barry Obama at April 27, 2012 06:58 AM (Ky1+e)

A retarded, blind, epileptic, meth-amped meerkat can get 2% growth out the U.S. economy.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at April 27, 2012 06:58 AM (B+qrE)

9 The news isn't all bad...

Gay ass lube is up 8.8%

"I luv Reggie" custom novelty license plates up 3.2%

Mouthwash, visine, and scotchguard selling like gangbusters too.

Posted by: Nutmeg Moron at April 27, 2012 06:58 AM (qxcKC)

10 On the plus side, the chocolate ration is sure to be increased again.

Posted by: toby928© at April 27, 2012 06:58 AM (NG097)

11 It's a perfect time to start raising taxes.

Stupid cocksuckers.

Posted by: EC at April 27, 2012 06:58 AM (GQ8sn)

12 Bernanke had said something a couple of days ago, at how we are recovering, then goes on to say he won't take Q3 off the table, he'd take nothing off the table.

quite a mixed message , needs a bit of tightening up .

Posted by: willow at April 27, 2012 06:59 AM (TomZ9)

13 I'd like to see Bernanke spontaneously combust.

Posted by: toby928© at April 27, 2012 07:00 AM (NG097)

14 Is Gas and food included in the 'surge in consumer spending?'

Posted by: Schwalbe: The Me-262© at April 27, 2012 07:00 AM (UU0OF)

Hey, full employment is not all it's cracked up to be. Why work when we can tax the rich and have funemployment.

Posted by: Bark O "The One" at April 27, 2012 07:00 AM (7QZ6R)

16 "So it was below expectations, but really, earlier in the quarter less-accurate predictions were for it to be lower than it turned out to be, so, going by those dated predictions, we're really looking good."

So now I predict the GDP will be 5% next quarter. Carry on.

Posted by: Dang at April 27, 2012 07:00 AM (Ky1+e)

17 Howdy fellers, Put your money into precious metals. F gold...buy lead and lots of guns. If this Lassie eating Mo-fo gets in again, you can kiss your guns and the last check and balance in our ripped up, pissed on Constitution Goodbye. If the Resident wins, Hope for the sweet meteor of Death. In the meantime vote for Obama lite (Romney) whose only important redeeming feature is that he is not Obama.

Posted by: LittleSmod at April 27, 2012 07:00 AM (zeSI6)

18 You know what we need? We need a stimulous package. Yeah, thats the ticket. Why didn't we think of this before? After all, everybody knows prosperity comes from a huge, bloated, wasteful and corrupt socialist government.

Posted by: maddogg at April 27, 2012 07:00 AM (OlN4e)

19 These are really the dog days for Bark Obama, aren't they?

Imagine what a boost the economy would get from images of the America-hating thug SCoaMF being led away in handcuffs....

Posted by: MrScribbler at April 27, 2012 07:02 AM (MQc8e)

20 Hey! Anybody, uhhhhhh, up to hear me "quiet storm" the weather?

Posted by: Preznit B to the O Holla at April 27, 2012 07:02 AM (jucos)

21 Ace, your alarm clock is 2 hours fast.

Posted by: EC at April 27, 2012 07:02 AM (GQ8sn)

22 I can, mmmmmmmmmmmm, rap the sports too.

Posted by: Preznit B to the O Holla at April 27, 2012 07:03 AM (jucos)

23 I don't get it. All my college profs said this shit would work.

Posted by: Barky O'Dogeater at April 27, 2012 07:03 AM (E99n6)

24 If the Resident wins, Hope for the sweet meteor of Death. In the meantime vote for Obama lite (Romney) whose only important redeeming feature is that he is not Obama. Posted by: LittleSmod at April 27, 2012 11:00 AM (zeSI6) ------------------------------------------------------ He will tap the brakes as we approach the cliff of DOOOOOOOOOOM at warp speed.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at April 27, 2012 07:04 AM (jucos)

25 Ever get the feeling that even those anemic numbers are higher then what they really are, and that those bad numbers are as good as they can rejigger things without having too many people call B.S.?

Posted by: The Political Hat at April 27, 2012 07:05 AM (DoaFB)

26 Hey -hopefully this means you are feeling better. No more crime stories. Gawd that was depressing.

Posted by: tasker at April 27, 2012 07:05 AM (r2PLg)

27 Ace, your alarm clock is 2 hours fast.

DST on Endor is different.

Posted by: Waterhouse at April 27, 2012 07:06 AM (Pi5Sz)

28 He will tap the brakes as we approach the cliff of DOOOOOOOOOOM at warp speed.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at April 27, 2012 11:04 AM (jucos) <<<<<

Don't you believe it. California can see the brink and they are still hammer down and picking up speed.

Posted by: maddogg at April 27, 2012 07:06 AM (OlN4e)

29 @#19...Hey Maddogg your my kind of thinker...Want to replace Slow Joe as my VP?

Posted by: Barky O "The One" at April 27, 2012 07:06 AM (7QZ6R)

30 teej unexpectedly receives a peer recognition in developing excellence award. On the certificate; (teej) sets an extremely high standard in terms of work ethic and is almost always busy or seeking something else to do. He is willing to help out co-workers and even adjust his leave time to assure that all responsibilities from his section of the lab are met. This kind of effort does not go unnoticed and deserves to be recognized. Can you imagine how low the bar must be set around here that a moron would get this?

Posted by: teej at April 27, 2012 07:06 AM (Y5LDn)

31 Sad thing is, the expectation was for the GDP number to suck.

Posted by: Roy at April 27, 2012 07:06 AM (VndSC)

32 OK Trolls. Let's hear about Captain Awesome.
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No?

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Troll Hunter! at April 27, 2012 07:07 AM (0q2P7)

33 Can you imagine how low the bar must be set around here that a moron would get this? Posted by: teej at April 27, 2012 11:06 AM (Y5LDn) ----------------------------------------------------- You're doing it wrong.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at April 27, 2012 07:07 AM (jucos)

34 Congrats, teej!

Posted by: mikeyboss at April 27, 2012 07:08 AM (MX5qJ)

35 B. Obama

Starring in

The Cooler II : The Weakening

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 27, 2012 07:08 AM (dnqLV)

36 >>>Can you imagine how low the bar must be set around here that a moron would get this?

You need a white's metal detector to find it?

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Troll Hunter! at April 27, 2012 07:09 AM (0q2P7)

37 We're finally becoming the country The Obama's can be proud of

Posted by: Panzer Trout at April 27, 2012 07:09 AM (cYQg0)

38 The results are especially good when you consider that we weren't hit by this SMOD we keep hearing about. Economic activity then would have been really low, but see, we beat that expectation like a drum.

Posted by: pep at April 27, 2012 07:09 AM (YXmuI)

39 The consumer spending part was due to the very warm winter, pulling sales forward from Spring.

BTW, as for the elitist Keynesians who believe that government is the driver of growth, the govt borrowed $2.52 for every $1 of growth

Which I'm sure Krugman the Nobel Prize Winner will point to as the need to double debt in order to double GDP

Posted by: kbdabear at April 27, 2012 07:09 AM (Y+DPZ)

40 Why don't we just call GDP 6%, and unemployment 4%, and call it good? The rest of it is just details.....

Posted by: Daniel Simpson Day at April 27, 2012 07:09 AM (aA2hG)

41 So it was below expectations, but really, earlier in the quarter less-accurate predictions were for it to be lower than it turned out to be, so, going by those dated predictions, we're really looking good. ********* These people are unbelievable. After turning the word "unexpected' into perhaps the most overused and now meaningless word in the English language-you would think that they would have zero legitimacy left. Yet , somehow they still have an audience.

Posted by: tasker at April 27, 2012 07:09 AM (r2PLg)

42 Posted by: teej at April 27, 2012 11:06 AM

Jeebus, dude, that almost qualifies you for a Medal of Freedom from Bark Obama!

Well, except that you're a moron. That puts the kibosh on the Pooch-nosher's interest in you....

Posted by: MrScribbler at April 27, 2012 07:10 AM (MQc8e)

43 Obama is about as cool as Frank Sinatra wearing a Nehru jacket.

Posted by: boniface ballers at April 27, 2012 07:10 AM (bPbwB)

44 2 points, muthah-fuckahs! In yo face! Booyah! How you like me now?

Posted by: Barry Obama at April 27, 2012 07:10 AM (Ky1+e)

45 That article Insty linked about how the GOP is doomed because Obama is the Coolest Dude Evar is almost self parody.

Posted by: Ian S. at April 27, 2012 07:10 AM (tqwMN)

46 Oh Dear God.

Martin Bashir made the statement that Mitt is perhaps "using" Ann Romney's being a breast cancer survivor and suffering MS to boost his campaign.

No F*cking Words.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at April 27, 2012 07:10 AM (UOM48)

Now subract he artificial increase to the GDP from the Fed printing money, and the Fed Gov Deficit Spending...

we're in a recession folks... and have been for years...

Posted by: Romeo13 at April 27, 2012 07:10 AM (lZBBB)

By this logic, the fact that I just jammed another donut down my pie hole is evidence that my self-control is unexpectedly weak as expectations were that I would limit myself to one. But since prior expectations when our client showed up with hot krispy kremes were that I would eat the entire dozen, then my self-control is like iron, baby!

I think the important thing to take away from this is that I have krispy kremes and you don't. Neener.

Posted by: alexthechick at April 27, 2012 07:10 AM (VtjlW)

49 You forgot Poland!

Posted by: blaster at April 27, 2012 07:10 AM (7vSU0)

50 and GDP includes the debt spending that our dear leaders are doing while the Fed has to buy T-bills to keep interest rates artificially low.

Posted by: PaleRider at April 27, 2012 07:12 AM (ITaIZ)

51 B-but he promised not to double dip

Posted by: The recession at April 27, 2012 07:12 AM (KCvsd)

52 Why don't we just call GDP 6%, and unemployment 4%, and call it good? The rest of it is just details..... Posted by: Daniel Simpson Day at April 27, 2012 11:09 AM (aA2hG) -------------------------------------------------------- We're on it!

Posted by: Bureau of Labor Statistics at April 27, 2012 07:12 AM (jucos)

53 Oh look at this line form the link: There were some signs of underlying strength, with even home construction rising at its fastest pace since the second quarter of 2010, thanks to the unusually warm winter. ******* I don't even know where to start with that--other than "home construction is at historic lows. Hell Abdul wouldn't even be allowed to get jiggly with it.

Posted by: tasker at April 27, 2012 07:12 AM (r2PLg)

54 Congrats teej! You wanker.

Posted by: maddogg at April 27, 2012 07:13 AM (OlN4e)

55 *jiggy* with it.

Posted by: tasker at April 27, 2012 07:13 AM (r2PLg)

56 another issue i question if there is any 'there -'there'

is this a good move or bad move.
re; release of labor statistics and changes made with how the information is released.

Jobs Data Simultaneous Release Jeopardized Under Curbs By Meera Louis - Apr 18, 2012 5:08 AM PT

Posted by: willow at April 27, 2012 07:13 AM (TomZ9)

57 The Preezy will go on with Jimmy Kimmel or somebody and make things better. Maybe he'll go up to Jersey and do a guest shot with the Kardashians. Coolest presnit evah!

Posted by: The littl shyning man at April 27, 2012 07:13 AM (ybkwK)

58 Yet somehow they still have an audience. Two words - public school system

Posted by: teej at April 27, 2012 07:13 AM (Y5LDn)

59 Since new jobs have been less than 300K for years now I would say the real numbers are negative or zero at best.

I don't believe a single thing this lying set of crap weasels release.

Posted by: Vic at April 27, 2012 07:13 AM (YdQQY)

60 LOL. I heard this the other day 'a surge of consumer spending' Yes, spending on the higher costs of gasoline and all of the stuff it touches...which is pretty much everything. Dumbasses. You don't want to drive spending up by making everything more expensive.

Posted by: Eric 'Dickhead' Holder at April 27, 2012 07:13 AM (x7g7t)

61 Comrades, the Q1 GDP of 2.2% beat expectations of 2.5%. Everything improved across the board. However in response to some counter revolutionaries doubting our economy improving. President Dog Eater will slow jam the economy from now until November

Posted by: TheQuietMan at April 27, 2012 07:14 AM (1Jaio)

62 sorry 59 @bloomberg

Posted by: willow at April 27, 2012 07:14 AM (TomZ9)

63 Did one of our printing presses break down? That's the only source of our "growth".

Posted by: t-bird at April 27, 2012 07:14 AM (FcR7P)

64 "...Is almost always... seeking something else to do."

Cruising the "help wanted" ads.

"...All responsibilities from his section of the lab are metH."

Okay.

"Can you imagine how low the bar must be set around here that a moron would get this?" Posted by: teej

Yes, now I can.

Posted by: Dang at April 27, 2012 07:14 AM (Ky1+e)

65 Morning Joe showed that "Cool Preznit" ad this morning, and Mika's pointy little head nearly exploded. Virtually all the libtards agreed that it was a really good ad. She was literally begging anyone to debunk it.

No one could.

Heh.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at April 27, 2012 07:15 AM (UOM48)

66 Average Joe sucks donkey cock by choice.

Posted by: Waterhouse at April 27, 2012 07:15 AM (Pi5Sz)

67 Break time at the gloryhole! Hi Gerg! Now go die in a fire.

Posted by: maddogg at April 27, 2012 07:15 AM (OlN4e)

68 It'll be revised and lowered in a couple weeks.

Posted by: Jumbo Jogging Shrimp at April 27, 2012 07:15 AM (DGIjM)

69 >>>Dumbasses. You don't want to drive spending up by making everything more expensive.

If their were only some word to describe economic stagnation combined with monetary inflation.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Troll Hunter! at April 27, 2012 07:15 AM (0q2P7)

70 But MY models showed way better growth. This is a conspiracy against all beardo the weirdo types isn't it? ISN'T IT??? ((((sobs in ball in corner sucking a rubber chicken))))

Posted by: Paul 'Enron' Krugman at April 27, 2012 07:16 AM (VxqUc)

71 >>>Excluding inventories, GDP is rose at a 1.6 percent rate. In the fourth quarter, the comparable figure was just 1.1 percent.

Where's that big stick now, Cool Cat?

Posted by: Fritz at April 27, 2012 07:16 AM (/ZZCn)

72 You guys are doing just fine. Relax.

Posted by: Weimar Germany at April 27, 2012 07:17 AM (jucos)

73 Where did Gerg go? He go byb bye?

Posted by: maddogg at April 27, 2012 07:17 AM (OlN4e)

74 >>#18 Put your money into precious metals. F gold...buy lead and lots of guns. If this Lassie eating Mo-fo gets in again, you can kiss your guns and the last check and balance in our ripped up, pissed on Constitution Goodbye.

Nah.
If the O-zero couldn't pass a big gun control package when he had both houses of Congress in his pocket, he sure as hell isn't going to do it with a Republican house and probably Senate working against him.

Obama gun control is effectively over now, and its even at the point where the liberal media is trying to revive the "American guns being smuggled" into Mexico meme, to try and cover for the growing Fast and Furious scandal.

Posted by: looking closely at April 27, 2012 07:17 AM (YpVHs)

75 You know what's cool? Having your wife blow 10 yrs. average salary on a Spain vacaycay. He's about as cool as the wind in my underwear.

Posted by: Schwalbe: The Me-262© at April 27, 2012 07:17 AM (UU0OF)

76 Looks like the TB3K is operational.

Posted by: Waterhouse at April 27, 2012 07:17 AM (Pi5Sz)

77 A little inflation never hurt anyone.

Posted by: Zimbabwe at April 27, 2012 07:18 AM (jucos)

78 I think at this point the media trying very hard to make Mitt lose his cool. Don't fall for it Mitt.

Posted by: jewells45 at April 27, 2012 07:18 AM (l/N7H)

79 If their were only some word to describe economic stagnation combined with monetary inflation. Posted by: MikeTheMoose Troll Hunter! at April 27, 2012 11:15 AM (0q2P7) Well, I mean, we've never seen ANYTHING like this before. Since we also haven't tried fixing the price of gas in the past, we should try that, too, while we're at it. /sarc

Posted by: Eric 'Dickhead' Holder at April 27, 2012 07:18 AM (x7g7t)

80 teej, congrats but now I question your dedication to moron.

Posted by: tasker at April 27, 2012 07:18 AM (r2PLg)

81 2 It will be lowered to 1.5%.

Posted by: nickless at April 27, 2012 10:54 AM (MMC8r)

Exactly. Does anybody -- anybody -- doubt that this already moribund number will be revised downward?

Unexpectedly.

Posted by: AmishDude at April 27, 2012 07:19 AM (T0NGe)

82 >>>Where did Gerg go? He go byb bye?

Damn! I was just getting my bazooka loaded.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Troll Hunter! at April 27, 2012 07:19 AM (0q2P7)

83 Any link to the cool president ad? I haven't seen it.

Posted by: Truman North at April 27, 2012 07:19 AM (I2LwF)

84 Socialism and corruption always make an economy run better. They have electrolytes.

Posted by: eman at April 27, 2012 07:19 AM (YrBvI)

85 We regret that recession that happened in your mouth.

Posted by: President Lady's Tee at April 27, 2012 07:20 AM (NG097)

86 Looks like a Gerg free space around here. Breath the free air!

Posted by: maddogg at April 27, 2012 07:20 AM (OlN4e)

87 >>Hey, the Doom threads are back! And they're coming from inside Ace's house!!1!

Posted by: Mama AJ at April 27, 2012 07:20 AM (XdlcF)

88 Hey.. for anyone expecting a total meltdown of our economy under Obama, this is great news! We're only slightly screwed!

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at April 27, 2012 07:21 AM (f9c2L)

89 Everything indicator is pointing to a robust summer and early fall!

Posted by: Bureau of Made Up Statistics at April 27, 2012 07:21 AM (jucos)

90 CHAINEY IS KILLING MY HUGO CHAVEZ WITH RAYDITION RAYS FROM SECRET SATTELITES !

Posted by: KayInMaine at April 27, 2012 07:21 AM (/Aauo)

91 And they're coming from inside Ace's house!!1! Posted by: Mama AJ at April 27, 2012 11:20 AM (XdlcF) ************* LOL!

Posted by: tasker at April 27, 2012 07:21 AM (r2PLg)

92 Big whoopee. It just means the Unicorn's poop has a few less Skittles. 'Sides, W's fault. /obot mode

Posted by: eureka! at April 27, 2012 07:22 AM (81yf8)

93 #88 Indeed they do.

Posted by: looking closely at April 27, 2012 07:22 AM (YpVHs)

94 Everytime someone socks KayInSane I am reminded of Althouse.

Posted by: maddogg at April 27, 2012 07:23 AM (OlN4e)

95 15 Is Gas and food included in the 'surge in consumer spending?' Posted by: Schwalbe: The Me-262Â© at April 27, 2012 11:00 AM

Yup, but not in the "core" inflation numbers

You can fool all the media all the time

Posted by: kbdabear at April 27, 2012 07:23 AM (Y+DPZ)

96 If their were only some word to describe economic stagnation combined with monetary inflation.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Troll Hunter! at April 27, 2012 11:15 AM (0q2P7)

1979??

Posted by: Hedgehog at April 27, 2012 07:23 AM (3jGS1)

97 http://tinyurl.com/cuv2jqe

Wow, just wow.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 27, 2012 07:23 AM (dnqLV)

98 I expected to go on a date with Scarlett Johansson. But instead I ended up going on a date with Barbara Mikulski.

But really that was good, because I ended up spending a LOT more money on alcohol during the date.

Posted by: Dewey at April 27, 2012 07:23 AM (YTJQp)

99 Ann Althouse. Voted for Obama. Just remember that.

Posted by: Truman North at April 27, 2012 07:24 AM (I2LwF)

100 Looks like a Gerg free space around here. Breath the free air! Posted by: maddogg at April 27, 2012 11:20 AM (OlN4e) And that guy who took a course and thought islam was such a nice religion

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 27, 2012 07:24 AM (i6RpT)

101 Pull my finger.

Posted by: the invisible hand at April 27, 2012 07:24 AM (NG097)

102 How is 2.2% going to hurt Obama? The press will just contrast that with the UK and sing his praises. The average voter will only hear things are getting better, so why change horses?

Posted by: Hydrocarbon Liberation Front at April 27, 2012 07:24 AM (NVu2l)

103 Obama eats dogs. And kills economies. Stop him before he kills again.

Posted by: Hayabusa at April 27, 2012 07:25 AM (NSitI)

104 @87 No but you sure fucked up my day with your response to POTUS giving away Alaskan Islands to the Ruskies in the last tread , maybe they were worth 0 , but it was still our land..As they say The Nose of the Camel...

Posted by: Clemenza at April 27, 2012 07:25 AM (d6oco)

105

They can adjust and massage the stats all they want-- people know if they're out of work, if their friends are out of work.

Doesn't matter if everywhere else is going awesomely (and it's not; it's not even being reported as such), people know their situations and will vote (or not) accordingly.

Even if they just want to roll the dice on Someone Else, because they know the hand they have is terrible-- even if they just get a rook and a pawn, that's still better than having their battleship sunk.

Posted by: Lance McCormick, coercively interrogating metaphors at April 27, 2012 07:25 AM (zgHLA)

106 That stinging pain you feel on your face? That was me.

Posted by: The Other Invisible Hand at April 27, 2012 07:25 AM (jucos)

107 Posted by: teej at April 27, 2012 11:06 AM (Y5LDn)

You're making us look bad. Keep this up and you may meet with a little "accident."

Posted by: Lab Workers Local #517 at April 27, 2012 07:25 AM (3jGS1)

108 >>>27 Ever get the feeling that even those anemic numbers are higher then what they really are, and that those bad numbers are as good as they can rejigger things without having too many people call B.S.? The growth is being presented as bigger than it actually is by underestimating the true rate of inflation.

Posted by: Janitor at April 27, 2012 07:25 AM (fn18D)

109 Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable tyrant.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) SMOD 2012 at April 27, 2012 07:26 AM (8y9MW)

110 The chocolate ration is now in convenient suppository form.

Posted by: eman at April 27, 2012 07:26 AM (YrBvI)

111

I think the important thing to take away from this is that I have krispy kremes and you don't. Neener. <<<<

Timbits.

Rebuttal?

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at April 27, 2012 07:27 AM (APmL9)

112 It's not his "slow-jamming" the news that bothers me so much, as his slow-jamming the economy.

Posted by: Hayabusa at April 27, 2012 07:27 AM (NSitI)

113 Presented without much commentary, because little is necessary: the only ratio that matters for the US economy, the change in US public debt ($359.1 billion) and US GDP ($142.4) in the first quarter, hit 2.52x and rising.

It takes $2.52 in new debt to increase $1 of GDP.

http://tinyurl.com/846wdx7

Posted by: kbdabear at April 27, 2012 07:27 AM (Y+DPZ)

114 lol Clemenza, ouch

Posted by: Truman North at April 27, 2012 07:28 AM (I2LwF)

115 All this bad GDP is no bueno for the Gardeners in El VAy

Posted by: Clemenza at April 27, 2012 07:28 AM (d6oco)

116 I listened to a local finance program debunking the everything is getting better put out by the Dept of Labor. 6 weeks ago they began the unemployment claims are down. At the time new unemployment clames were at 350k A few days after the numbers are adjusted upward to say 360k, which nobody reports. The next week they anounce they are down again to 355K followed by another adjustment up. So on and so forth. This weeks claims were down to 388k! The good new just keeps rolling in hey? Should be called the Dept. of Bullshit lies.

Posted by: Ohio Dan at April 27, 2012 07:29 AM (JKNDp)

117 Stagnant growth and consistently high unemployment

We're really COOL now, just like the French!

Posted by: King Barry the Cool at April 27, 2012 07:29 AM (Y+DPZ)

118 @118: Now that's what I call a multiplier effect!

Posted by: Truman North at April 27, 2012 07:29 AM (I2LwF)

119 from Guy's link at 102

You want change in the Oval Office, so you engage in your democratic right to send a check. Several days later, President Barack Obama, the most powerful man on the planet, singles you out by name. His campaign brands you a Romney donor, shames you for "betting against America," and accuses you of having a "less-than-reputable" record. The message from the man who controls the Justice Department (which can indict you), the SEC (which can fine you), and the IRS (which can audit you), is clear: You made a mistake donating that mone

Posted by: willow at April 27, 2012 07:30 AM (TomZ9)

120 I read that too, Willow. Let's just keep pretending, right?

Posted by: Truman North at April 27, 2012 07:30 AM (I2LwF)

121 It's not his "slow-jamming" the news that bothers me so much, as his slow-jamming the economy.

He's not so much slow-jamming the economy as he is body-checking it against the glass.

If I may be allowed to mix metaphors.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) SMOD 2012 at April 27, 2012 07:31 AM (8y9MW)

122 123 @118: Now that's what I call a multiplier effect!

This word you keep using "multiply" I do not think it means what you think it means.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Troll Hunter! at April 27, 2012 07:31 AM (0q2P7)

123

"they can rejigger things " Careful, you are just one letter away from being called a racist! I'll call Al Sharpton on you!

Posted by: SCOAMF at April 27, 2012 07:31 AM (JKNDp)

124 I told you it was slowing down and it will be much, much worse the next time around if the small businesses in my area are any indication.

It is slower now than at the height of the recession. Large companies are showing good profits but us small guys are capitulating. My business survived the last round and did ok once enough of the competition went under. But we are getting out this time around while the getting is good.

Good luck with that whole socialism thing. The small business guys are going to ground now and a lot of us will not be coming back. I kept my business open because it provided jobs... not because I personally needed the money. But with the war being waged on the productive class I don't see any reason to continue.

Posted by: Voluble at April 27, 2012 07:32 AM (c8WV/)

125 I think at this point the media trying very hard to make Mitt lose his cool. Don't fall for it Mitt.

Please. Those mental Lilliputians?

Posted by: Mitt at April 27, 2012 07:32 AM (YXmuI)

126 also from Guy's link wsj

obama;This past week, one of his campaign websites posted an item entitled "Behind the curtain: A brief history of Romney's donors." In the post, the Obama campaign named and shamed eight private citizens who had donated to his opponent. Describing the givers as all having "less-than-reputable records," the post went on to make the extraordinary accusations that "quite a few" have also been "on the wrong side of the law" and profiting at "the expense of so many Americans."

Posted by: willow at April 27, 2012 07:32 AM (TomZ9)

127 Mix away, mix-master!

Posted by: Hayabusa at April 27, 2012 07:32 AM (NSitI)

128 Everyone knows I'm a genius. As long as I go on TV and say that the Preezy of the United Steezy has an outstanding economic plan and the Repubicans are idiots stealing from the poor, the actual economic statistics are meaningless.

Posted by: Warren buttfuck Buffett at April 27, 2012 07:32 AM (60KEl)

129 We're too big to fail, and the Aliens will bail us out

I listen to jazz and grow a beard. I'm cool too

Posted by: Paul Krugman, Super Genius at April 27, 2012 07:33 AM (Y+DPZ)

130 Oh the not getting better not ...
I believe the UK is now in a double dip recession.

Posted by: long island at April 27, 2012 07:33 AM (kzp9t)

131 Truman, yeah, can't say anything to come out of this administrations tactics are likely to lower my BP. or make me feel we are not sliding into Banana Republic territory.

Posted by: willow at April 27, 2012 07:34 AM (TomZ9)

132 OT: How will the President's new Big Stick policy affect our foreign affairs? Is Biden directly handling this Big Stick business?

Posted by: theCork at April 27, 2012 07:34 AM (hbAdE)

133 President Obama's campaign is using Bill Clinton to argue Mitt Romney would not have launched the raid to capture Osama bin Laden last year."
"
The argument is being made to coincide with the one-year anniversary of bin Laden's death."
"
In extended, previously unreleased footage taken from an interview with the former president for the 17-minute pro-Obama film "The Road We've Traveled," the campaign suggests that the presumptive GOP nominee would not have ordered the mission to kill bin Laden. "
"
Â“[Obama] took the harder, and the more honorable path,Â” Clinton said in the interview, describing the behind-the-scenes process that went into the decision to okay the raid. "He had to decide. And that's what you hire the president to do. You hire the president to make the calls when no one else can do it."

Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at April 27, 2012 07:34 AM (e8kgV)

134 >>>He's not so much slow-jamming the economy as he is body-checking it against the glass.

You know I just picture O trying to do a body check. It never comes out very well for him.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Troll Hunter! at April 27, 2012 07:34 AM (0q2P7)

135 If I may be allowed to mix metaphors.Posted by: AllenG

One metaphor per post, please. We're running out as it is.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at April 27, 2012 07:34 AM (ebPtk)

136 This word you keep using "multiply" I do not think it means what you think it means.

Mathematically, multiplication and division are really the same thing. Dividing by 2 is the same as multiplying by .5.

That said: I think the economy is headed for our very own double-dip.

The Metroplex had been doing very well with what looked like real growth and expansion. Just this week, however, I've been noticing a whole lot more businesses closing.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) SMOD 2012 at April 27, 2012 07:35 AM (8y9MW)

137

I listen to jazz and grow a beard. I'm cool too
Posted by: Paul Krugman, Super Genius at April 27, 2012 11:33 AM (Y+DPZ) <<<<<

I'd grow a beard too, if my greasy little body contained any testosterone....

Posted by: Chuckypoo Jonson: Sooper Scooper at April 27, 2012 07:35 AM (OlN4e)

138 Hey Mr. post 26...."He will tap the brakes?" Is that all you hope for? Oh ye of little faith. I was kinda hoping Romney would be Mad Max, driving a car with 2- 4 barrel carbs (with a blower, not a wimpy turbocharger..after all wouldn't we all rather be blown?) and braided metal gas line the size of garden hose running up to them. I was kinda hoping for a candidate who would turn that car around...drive uphill crushing leftist , bloated unions,Cadillac retirement plans for the "gummint" and running over illegal aliens and the lying media in his path. But he is in a Volvo with cut outs in the floor so he can accelerate Fred Flintstone style. He will tap the brakes with his feet, maybe.

But I'm going for this worthless turd, because he is the least smelly turd...and not by much. Go Romney...yeah I know that was weak, but unlike minorities who are discouraged from Voting by having to show photo ID, I'm like dead people in "Acorn" Obama Chicago...I frickin vote!

Posted by: LittleSmod at April 27, 2012 07:35 AM (zeSI6)

139 Hey, somebody told me this is, like, the worst post-WWII recovery ever. And that Obama has added more debt to the public books in three years than his 43 predecessors combined did in 220 years. I don't think this can be true. I mean, shocking facts like those would have been reported far and wide in the mainstream media if they were true, right? Right?

Posted by: Hayabusa at April 27, 2012 07:36 AM (NSitI)

140 Â“[Obama] took the harder, and the more honorable path,Â” Clinton said in the interview, describing the behind-the-scenes process that went into the decision to okay the raid. "He had to decide. And that's what you hire the president to do. You hire the president to make the calls when no one else can do it."

Would this be the same Bill Clinton who passed multiple times on killing Obama when we had the chance? That Bill Clinton? Criminy, can't anyone over at DNC headquarters play this game?

Posted by: pep at April 27, 2012 07:36 AM (YXmuI)

141 Allen, have you done a post on the EPA- environmental civil rights legislation yet?

Posted by: willow at April 27, 2012 07:36 AM (TomZ9)

142 Don't woryy. When Romney gets in office, a > 2.2% GDP will suddenly be the worst GDP in uh... 12 years. Time, to them is judged in four year increments, beginning with Bushitlers inauguration.

Posted by: Jimmah at April 27, 2012 07:36 AM (UpwlP)

143 We just had Al and Jessie here in Pasadena, starting trouble over an innocent youth was gun downed by a police officer ,after he was reported by an illegal Alien for robbing his cell phone store with a gun...the Alien knew he would get a faster response from the police if he mentioned he was armed. When suspected armed youngung, went for his waist band he was KIA by Pasadena Law Enforcement. A case of knowing how to use the system better than the other guy..

Posted by: Clemenza at April 27, 2012 07:37 AM (d6oco)

144 And can anyone tell me why the f*ck the Russians are going to be training with our military at Fort Carson. Who's stupid SCoaMF's idea was that?

Posted by: Infidel at April 27, 2012 07:37 AM (O/fK8)

145 135 Oh the not getting better not ...
I believe the UK is now in a double dip recession.

Posted by: long island at April 27, 2012 11:33 AM (kzp9t)

We need to adopt more of the EU philosophy.

Posted by: Barky and his cabinet at April 27, 2012 07:37 AM (Qxe/p)

146 Allen, have you done a post on the EPA- environmental civil rights legislation yet?

Yep. Posted it yesterday, actually.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) SMOD 2012 at April 27, 2012 07:38 AM (8y9MW)

147 Unless you're talking about new EPA environmental civil rights regs.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) SMOD 2012 at April 27, 2012 07:38 AM (8y9MW)

148 Recovery Summer III: Catch The Ripple!

Posted by: Ned Racine's Exploding Libido at April 27, 2012 07:39 AM (ShuAW)

149 But Congressman Chocolate Fattie (D-Pa) sez we're headed in the right direction. I saw him on MSNBC.

Posted by: The littl shyning man at April 27, 2012 07:39 AM (ybkwK)

150 87 Any link to the cool president ad? I haven't seen it. Posted by: Truman North at April 27, 2012 11:19 AM (I2LwF) Here: http://tinyurl.com/8863luq I think it's a damn good ad.

Posted by: tasker at April 27, 2012 07:39 AM (r2PLg)

151 We need to adopt more of the EU philosophy.

Posted by: Barky and his cabinet at April 27, 2012 11:37 AM (Qxe/p)

How about the EPA's version of the Roman philosophy? Let's crucify the economy and that will make it do what we want

Posted by: TheQuietMan at April 27, 2012 07:39 AM (1Jaio)

152 Would this be the same Bill Clinton who passed multiple times on killing Obama when we had the chance?

Posted by: pep at April 27, 2012 11:36 AM (YXmuI)

---

F'in Clinton. He could have prevented all of this.

Posted by: Jimmah at April 27, 2012 07:39 AM (UpwlP)

153 Obama's big stick has been revised downward a few inches.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at April 27, 2012 07:40 AM (L7hol)

154 Unless you're talking about new EPA environmental civil rights regs.
Posted by:Allen

yes those.

Posted by: willow at April 27, 2012 07:40 AM (TomZ9)

155

Oh, this just in: economic freedom is Officially a Radical Idea! Click my nic where I have pre-fisked E. J. Dionne's wonderful article for your convenience.

Good Lord, people on the left are idiots...

Posted by: BackwardsBoy at April 27, 2012 07:41 AM (d0Tfm)

156

UN-precidented!

Posted by: Sharkman at April 27, 2012 07:42 AM (RtpCp)

157 Thank you Tasker!

Posted by: Truman North at April 27, 2012 07:42 AM (I2LwF)

158 Shit. I typed that in 72 size font. Damnit!

Posted by: Sharkman at April 27, 2012 07:42 AM (RtpCp)

159 After turning the word "unexpected' into perhaps the most overused and now meaningless word in the English language-you would think that they would have zero legitimacy left.

Yet , somehow they still have an audience.

I want to see a website: outofmyass.com

In it, I make economic predictions based on no data whatsoever. I just pull it out of my ass.

Mostly because I like the URL idea. "No, no, go to that website, it's not what you think!"

Posted by: AmishDude at April 27, 2012 07:42 AM (T0NGe)

160 I didn't know they were such wankers at CNBC.

Posted by: the new, improved arhooley -- now with 10% more cynicism! at April 27, 2012 07:43 AM (H+Ibc)

161 102
Obama broke down that "4th wall" years ago by starting his attack on private citizens, a disturbing first. He's not about to let up any time soon, nor will the rest of the DNC.

*Insert ban-worthy comment here*

Posted by: Clutch Cargo at April 27, 2012 07:43 AM (Qxdfp)

162 164 Thank you Tasker! Posted by: Truman North at April 27, 2012 11:42 AM (I2LwF) ****** You're welcome.

Posted by: tasker at April 27, 2012 07:43 AM (r2PLg)

163 Shit. I typed that in 72 size font. Damnit!

Posted by: Sharkman at April 27, 2012 11:42 AM (RtpCp)

-----

The board automatically revises that down.

Posted by: Jimmah at April 27, 2012 07:43 AM (UpwlP)

164 @149 we gave em free bases in Alaska...it is pointless too train em.. the Man has raised the White Flag, and it is my stained underware

Posted by: Clemenza at April 27, 2012 07:43 AM (d6oco)

165 I worry about Mitt Romney being around all that young, willing flesh in the White House. We expect a lot from our Presidents...

Posted by: Bill Clinton at April 27, 2012 07:43 AM (FcR7P)

166 Well I predicted unemployment dropping and the economy surging giving my love his glorious 2nd term. So obviously you head-in-the sand righties are trying to screw with the economy just to make me look wrong. BTW, where have I been as the polling has started drifting more towards a tie? Where was I when Colorado became a tie? Virginia, Florida and Pennsylvania moved back to a tie? Oh yeah. I took a tattered roll of printer paper with the Gallup numbers and shoved it up my own ass.

Posted by: Greg at April 27, 2012 07:43 AM (Wbmhg)

167 While Prezneet "Touchdown Dance" spikes his football;

What 'Gutsy Call'?: CIA Memo Reveals Admiral Controlled bin Laden Mission

http://tinyurl.com/77zdnbn

Posted by: kbdabear at April 27, 2012 07:43 AM (Y+DPZ)

168 >>>This doesn't make sense. How could the Pasadena police kill a guy with a radar gun?

SSSHHHHH! That was a Tesla Cannon.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Troll Hunter! at April 27, 2012 07:43 AM (0q2P7)

169

CNBC > Foxnews

but Fox Business > CNBC

Posted by: Truman North at April 27, 2012 07:43 AM (I2LwF)

170

2.2%? Pardon us while we add another 20 weeks of extended unemployment benefits and maybe the odd transportation bill.

Posted by: The Fiscally Conservative Republican Party

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at April 27, 2012 07:45 AM (kdS6q)

171 >>>What 'Gutsy Call'?: CIA Memo Reveals Admiral Controlled bin Laden Mission

3rd and inches on the goal line. In the very special world of Obama a fullback line-plunge is a gutsy call.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Troll Hunter! at April 27, 2012 07:45 AM (0q2P7)

172 Somehow this link at realcleappolitics reads like an oxymoron- Romney's Fiscal Fantasy Plan - Lawrence Summers, Washington Post I can't even go read it.

Posted by: tasker at April 27, 2012 07:45 AM (r2PLg)

173 BTW you lunatics totally unelectable Rs in Wisconsin are getting theres- a new Democratic poll by the DNC with a D+1 sample in R leaning recall districts are showing the Democrats are SURGING to...barely lead in 1 district and losing in all the rest. TOTALLY accurate poll though. Democrats wouldn't release a push poll, unlike PPP or Rasmussen who are of course both liars in my awe-inspiring judgement.

Posted by: Greg at April 27, 2012 07:46 AM (Wbmhg)

174 Obama...slow jammin the economy since 2009.

Posted by: dananjcon at April 27, 2012 07:47 AM (eavT+)

175 I can't believe I'm saying this, but when it comes to gangbusters growth and economic activity, Obama peaked too soon.

There was a peak?

Perhaps, you meant that Barky Pekinesed too soon? He's treated this economy like roasted dog.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at April 27, 2012 07:47 AM (X3lox)

176 yes those.

Did I miss some? Crap. Is it a Vic link in the morning thread? Or do you have a link?

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) SMOD 2012 at April 27, 2012 07:47 AM (8y9MW)

177 148 We just had Al and Jessie here in Pasadena, starting trouble over an innocent youth was gun downed by a police officer ,after he was reported by an illegal Alien for robbing his cell phone store with a gun...the Alien knew he would get a faster response from the police if he mentioned he was armed. When suspected armed youngung, went for his waist band he was KIA by Pasadena Law Enforcement. A case of knowing how to use the system better than the other guy..

Posted by: Clemenza at April 27, 2012 11:37 AM

Nothing says victory like starting a war between those already voting for you and those whose votes you're trying to pander to

Posted by: kbdabear at April 27, 2012 07:48 AM (Y+DPZ)

178 He's not so much slow-jamming the economy as he is body-checking it against the glass.

If I may be allowed to mix metaphors.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) SMOD 2012 at April 27, 2012 11:31 AM

Should you be using a hockey metaphor about a semi-black guy? We really don't like it.

Posted by: Boston Bruin fans at April 27, 2012 07:48 AM (bAGA/)

179 CIA Memo Reveals Admiral Controlled bin Laden Mission My gutsy call was to not wear pajamas.

Posted by: barky o'tool at April 27, 2012 07:48 AM (FcR7P)

180

I can't even go read it.

If it bears any resemblance to Dionne's post, it looks like a coordinated effort by our betters in the media to discredit Romney today.

brb...

Posted by: BackwardsBoy at April 27, 2012 07:49 AM (d0Tfm)

181 Greg made a poopy. Here's a cookie, Greg. Now go outside and play in traffic.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at April 27, 2012 07:49 AM (UOM48)

182 Greg...slow jammin himself since 1985.

Posted by: dananjcon at April 27, 2012 07:49 AM (eavT+)

183

a surge in consumer spending took some of the sting from the report

--------

Thats exactly why I debated mysef on not buying a new lawn mower last month. On the one hand, I can mow the yard. On the other, its helped SCoaMF. It was a hard decision. I should have went with a used mower till next year.

Posted by: Jimmah at April 27, 2012 07:49 AM (UpwlP)

184 While that was below economists' expectations for a 2.5 percent pace, a surge in consumer spending took some of the sting from the report. However, growth was still stronger than analysts' predictions early in the quarter for an expansion below 1.5 percent. Let's not be so pessimistic. I'll bet $ that in October, the first quarter figures will be "revised" down to that 1.5 percent mark. And by the way: didn't the AP always discount Bush's economic growth figures because they were driven merely by "surging consumer spending?"

Posted by: CoolCzech at April 27, 2012 07:49 AM (niZvt)

185 Forget the soundbite slogan, morons. This is what is gaining traction about the Obama Admin: "Where are the adults?"

Posted by: Jypsea Rose~AoSHQ Graveyard Shift at April 27, 2012 07:49 AM (iKSAz)

186 btw you delusional conservatives: Rasmussen just released a poll showing Obama losing Florid... wait that can't be right. Ok well he also released a poll showing him losing Virgi... wait what the fuck..

Posted by: Greg at April 27, 2012 07:50 AM (Wbmhg)

187 186 CIA Memo Reveals Admiral Controlled bin Laden Mission

I saw that article at Breitbart. Barky had the bus all warmed up for the admiral in case the mission went badly.

Gutsy call!

Posted by: Jane D'oh at April 27, 2012 07:50 AM (UOM48)

188 Nothing says victory like starting a war between those already voting for you and those whose votes you're trying to pander to

Yeah, I really don't see what this whole race war flame-fanning is supposed to accomplish.

Vote for Obama or they'll be riots?

Posted by: AmishDude at April 27, 2012 07:51 AM (T0NGe)

189 And by the way: didn't the AP always discount Bush's economic growth figures because they were driven merely by "surging consumer spending?" Posted by: CoolCzech at April 27, 2012 11:49 AM (niZvt) *************** And the jobs, were like not real because-whaaaa! That's why.

Posted by: tasker at April 27, 2012 07:51 AM (r2PLg)

190 Posted by: Jypsea Rose~AoSHQ Graveyard Shift at April 27, 2012 11:49 AM (iKSAz)

plus eleventy. Maybe even more.

Posted by: jwb7605 at April 27, 2012 07:51 AM (Qxe/p)

191 Am I the real Greg? Or a Scaregreg stuck out in the AOSHQ field to frighten the real deformity away from the bacon supply? Even I don't know anymore. But Prosser is totally going to lose to Klopp.

Posted by: Greg at April 27, 2012 07:52 AM (Wbmhg)

192 Hey Greggy you filthy piece of shit. Are there any more terminally ill old women who it would be alright to rape and beat to death? You miserable bastard

Posted by: TheQuietMan at April 27, 2012 07:53 AM (1Jaio)

193 Bushitlers employment numbers were fake too, because of population growth. Yeah, under his watch 200,000 new jobs were considered to be 100,000 too short.

Posted by: Jimmah at April 27, 2012 07:53 AM (UpwlP)

194 In other Election 2012 News: Liz Warren is a fake Indian: http://www.nationalreview.com/ campaign-spot/297118/elizabeth-warren-native-american

Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at April 27, 2012 07:53 AM (gPDxp)

195 No drama obama or no growth oaf?

Posted by: joeindc44 at April 27, 2012 07:53 AM (S9InG)

196 Isn't the SCOAMF counting on the perception of "improvement" to fool the voters again?

No wonder he wants to spike the ball over a touchdown scored a year ago.

Posted by: kbdabear at April 27, 2012 07:54 AM (Y+DPZ)

197 You wingnuts are rooting for a bad economy like I root for my toejam to taste better.

Posted by: Greg at April 27, 2012 07:54 AM (NaBqG)

198 Vote for Obama or they'll be riots?
Posted by: AmishDude at April 27, 2012 11:51 AM

I'm up for it.

Posted by: guy who needs a 46" HDTV at April 27, 2012 07:54 AM (bAGA/)

199 201 In other Election 2012 News: Liz Warren is a fake Indian: I thought she was a member ofthe Red Kunt Tribe?

Posted by: CoolCzech at April 27, 2012 07:55 AM (niZvt)

200 Barky spikes his golf balls after 4-putting.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at April 27, 2012 07:56 AM (X3lox)

201 CIA Memo Reveals Admiral Controlled bin Laden Mission ------------------------------------- Original reporting a day after the raid had Panetta calling the shots at CIA. Woops! I'm not supposed to be able to remember back that far. My bad!

Posted by: Ned Racine's Exploding Libido at April 27, 2012 07:56 AM (ShuAW)

202 So if you troll the troll by out trolling his trollish trollisms in the hopes he tries to out-troll you but fails to appear due to his trial on molesting small animals, do you win the internets?

Posted by: CAC, shaking that sock off. at April 27, 2012 07:56 AM (Wbmhg)

203

To the Preezy of the Steezy

Dog meat makes us queasy

Please and thank you

NOT

Posted by: kallisto at April 27, 2012 07:58 AM (jm/9g)

204 Willow, I'm not finding what EPA regs you're talking about... Do you have a link or more information I can use to find them?

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) SMOD 2012 at April 27, 2012 07:59 AM (8y9MW)

205 We need a thread on the admiral in charge of the bin Laden mission.

This needs to get out there, because Barky is totally using his "gutsy call" in his re-election campaign.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at April 27, 2012 07:59 AM (UOM48)

206 One problem the SCOAMF might have will be caused by the settlement with the big banks over foreclosures.

A lot of defaulters were living in their homes without paying a dime for the mortgage due to the moratorium on foreclosures. That money went for i-Toys and other luxuries, maybe a new car.

I'm sure a new wave of foreclosures will be blamed on Bush and the 1 percenters, so it's all good for Team Cool in their minds

Posted by: kbdabear at April 27, 2012 07:59 AM (Y+DPZ)

207 210 Well Steezy is pretty close to skeevy. That's how I think Barky, skeevy.

Posted by: Infidel at April 27, 2012 07:59 AM (O/fK8)

208 it's not Greg

Posted by: SantaRosaStan at April 27, 2012 07:59 AM (Dll6b)

209 Howdy. Here's some Friday morning inspiration: http://tinyurl.com/crerkw2

Posted by: Y-not hasn't read the comments at April 27, 2012 08:00 AM (5H6zj)

210 212 We need a thread on the admiral in charge of the bin Laden mission.

This needs to get out there, because Barky is totally using his "gutsy call" in his re-election campaign.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at April 27, 2012 11:59 AM (UOM4

And there it is.....(nood thread up)

Posted by: Jane D'oh at April 27, 2012 08:00 AM (UOM48)

211 I'm not myself today, either ( as the Old Folks used to say ). I'm someone else

Posted by: SantaRosaStan at April 27, 2012 08:00 AM (Dll6b)

212 No--it's CAC--he just outed himself. It was pretty obvious, that it was a sock. Hell there was a bacon reference.

Posted by: tasker at April 27, 2012 08:01 AM (r2PLg)

213 So if you troll the troll by out trolling his trollish trollisms in the hopes he tries to out-troll you but fails to appear due to his trial on molesting small animals, do you win the internets? Yes! No, wait...no? NO! YES!...oh, God, what's the right answer here? I know this is a trick question but the clue to the right answer is the FTA and the trial for molesting small animals.

Posted by: Jypsea Rose~AoSHQ Graveyard Shift at April 27, 2012 08:01 AM (iKSAz)

214 New thread

Posted by: tasker at April 27, 2012 08:01 AM (r2PLg)

215 Aren't durable goods orders down fairly significantly for Q1 2012? that's generally not a good sign.

Posted by: I R A Darth Aggie © at April 27, 2012 08:02 AM (1hM1d)

216 I don't find the Obama/Bin Laden memo very damning.

He did what a Commander-in-Chief is supposed to do - said 'do it' and gave someone authority.

Okay, the 'risk profile' stuff is a bit waffly, but I wouldn't have expected anything better from Clinton or GWB.

Hell, the last President who'd had less waffles with that breakfast would have been Eisenhower, or maybe Truman.

Posted by: JEM at April 27, 2012 08:02 AM (o+SC1)

217 203 Isn't the SCOAMF counting on the perception of "improvement" to fool the voters again?

The original plan was to use stimulus to buy off constituencies and to use Obamacare to get what they really want (not just gov't control of health, but everything else).

What was supposed to happen was that the American economy was supposed to spring back, regardless of the environmental regulations and the generally private-sector hostility that this administration has.

A funny thing happened. The market responded to Obama.

Posted by: AmishDude at April 27, 2012 08:02 AM (T0NGe)

218

Mitt Rommnell...you magicnifical basterdo! I read your book!

Wait, what?

Posted by: Gerg von treadlesstank at April 27, 2012 08:07 AM (v3pYe)

219

Wait for the revisions to start rolling in. 2.2% will seem like Reaganesque growth.

Posted by: Chris at April 27, 2012 08:15 AM (ULA0k)

220 Why do guys hate me?. I am a God and smarter than Jesus. I did not eat those Dogs...I poured boiling water over them and had tea and made a coat for MOOCH-Hell. That took a lotta frickin dogs! Bo ins't missing..he is in Rehab. I was not scared to make my gutsy call about killing my Muslim Brother, and goldmine,,,err I mean Osama! After all, I am the only renowned Captain Gutsy. Please ignore the video where I'm sitting at the kids table in the war room and listening to the admiral with a fraidy- cat look on my face.

Posted by: Barky dog chomping bama at April 27, 2012 08:16 AM (zeSI6)

221 You know I'm born to lose and gamblins for fools, but thats the way I like it.

Posted by: Baraka AoS at April 27, 2012 08:18 AM (nTgAI)

222 I can tell you right now that Q1 for 2012 is gonna suck too. The CEO of the company I work for issued a state of the company address last week and he said that Q1 was weak. And this is a company that makes products that find there way into lots of things you use.

Posted by: HeftyJo at April 27, 2012 09:35 AM (EN3UW)

223

1. Isn't this called a "Double Dip Recession" in the UK? Appears to me we have just drifted back into a "RECESSION" Mr. "Microscope For Balls" President !!! Or is it Bush's fault.

2. President Ball-less Wonder is taking credit for Bush's policies for kill Obama Bin Laden ? What spectecular plans did Numnuts derive to capture/kill Bin Laden ??

Posted by: Mr. Biggles at April 27, 2012 09:45 AM (48wze)

224 Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure.

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