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June 05, 2013

Analyst: "It's not a recovery. It's just bad."
— Ace

Oh, by the way, Obama's trying out the spin that we have to stop distracting him with these made up scandals so he can focus on the economy.

He didn't focus on it before. He wanted to focus on everything but the economy during the campaign.

And yet now... now. Now he's gotta focus.

I guess his theme will be, "Let me have a pass on the scandals so I can keep this good thing goin'."

Real GDP growth Â— the value of goods and services produced after adjusting for inflation Â— is 15.4% below the 3% growth trend of past recoveries, wrote Edward Leamer, director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast. More robust growth will be necessary to bring this recovery in line with previous ones.
Â“ItÂ’s not a recovery,Â” he wrote. Â“ItÂ’s not even normal growth. ItÂ’s bad.Â”

Posted by: Ace at 08:19 AM | Comments (250)
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1 I'm not going to get any better when ObamaCare goes into full effect.

Posted by: The Economy at June 05, 2013 08:21 AM (zA7Zp)

2 It is safe to talk about the lousy economy now that the election has been ~~won~~ stolen

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at June 05, 2013 08:21 AM (FZnrK)

Pivoting to jobs again.

Someone attach a magnet to me, I'll solve our energy problems while I'm at it.

Posted by: lolbama at June 05, 2013 08:21 AM (D5hxK)

4 The problem with pivoting is you do it long enough you end up right back where you started!

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at June 05, 2013 08:21 AM (V1ZIU)

Â“ItÂ’s not a recovery,Â” he wrote. Â“ItÂ’s not even normal growth. ItÂ’s bad.Â”

By the time the MFM have massaged the figures it will be a marvellous leap forward.

Posted by: Decaf at June 05, 2013 08:22 AM (jJkIR)

Wait a minute...

If things haven't been getting better, someone in the media has been lying to us.

Is that possible?

Posted by: jwest at June 05, 2013 08:22 AM (u2a4R)

7 Right now he's focusing on the playoffs

Posted by: Body Builder at June 05, 2013 08:23 AM (DrC22)

8 Mr. Hopey Changi should ride with me around my county so he can see all the shuttered businesses & real estate offices. Houses that have been for sale since, oh, around the time it became apparent the fix was in for his first election. Yeah, 2008. Sure has been a lot of years....

Posted by: backhoe at June 05, 2013 08:23 AM (ULH4o)

9 And no one knows just how bad it actually is if the subtraction of trillion dollar deficit spending was taken into account.

It's a smoke and mirrors economy from the joke and jeers presnit.

Posted by: GnuBreed at June 05, 2013 08:23 AM (ccXZP)

10 This is being repeated across the market in other sectors. Just look at the big lie they were trying to promote on mortgages.

We also have a stock market inflated by the currency Hindenburg. But that's about to crash and burn too.

The bottom line is there is some small, very selective job growth. But it is not sustainable, nor is it leading to better times any time soon with these market fundamentals.

But Dodd-Frank or Volker or Bernanke is going to make it all right.

Sure.

Posted by: Marcus at June 05, 2013 08:24 AM (GGCsk)

11 As soon as the NBA finals are over there is a window of time between first-vacation and baseball playoffs where a guy can really focus on fixing the ecomony.

Posted by: Gristle Encased Head at June 05, 2013 08:24 AM (+lsX1)

12 This is something that should be hammered home to the LIVs. We are 15% below what we need, and that is unrecoverable growth.

Wait...that means they will need to understand compounding.

Never mind.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 05, 2013 08:25 AM (z4m16)

13 Roll that Prosperity Montage! Roll It!!

Posted by: MFM at June 05, 2013 08:25 AM (evdj2)

14 Economy's bad? No shit. Who coulda seen that coming?

Posted by: JQP at June 05, 2013 08:25 AM (GVL0g)

15 Yep. Things are so good a friend of mine is losing his house in a short sale. But don't worry. Washington DC is booming as never before, and we only want what is best for the King and his court.

Posted by: George Orwell what knows shoe phones are 4G ready at June 05, 2013 08:25 AM (xw77v)

16 Unexpectedly so.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at June 05, 2013 08:26 AM (0HooB)

17 Unexfuckinspected.

Posted by: DangerGirl @deadlyestrogen at June 05, 2013 08:26 AM (4cA6A)

18 Are we entering Recovery Summer IV(A New Hope) or Recovery Summer V(The Administration Strikes Back)?

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at June 05, 2013 08:26 AM (SO2Q8)

19 Thank God we have a professional pivot man in the top spot. So he can do all that pivoting and stuff...

Posted by: JQP at June 05, 2013 08:27 AM (GVL0g)

20 We're going to have to invent a new word for "fail".

Posted by: EC at June 05, 2013 08:27 AM (GQ8sn)

21 And just wait. The world will be our dominoes.

Japan is about to burn with Europe right behind it. The Euro's doomed strategy was pointed out with that leak about their gross underestimation of the Greek issue lost in their rush to save their own asses.

Posted by: Marcus at June 05, 2013 08:27 AM (GGCsk)

22 I am stunned that we now know: 1. The EPA was used to intimidate conservatives, 2. the IRS was used to harass conservative action committees and to defund them, 3. The head of the TE division of the IRS that was illegally targeting potential GOP fundraising met weekly in the white house during 2010-2012, 4. At least two democrats have been shown to commit vote fraud in 2012 so far, and yet somehow a margin of victory of 400K votes across 4-5 states in the 2012 general election is seen as legitimate.

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at June 05, 2013 08:27 AM (FZnrK)

23 Has John Boehner passed away ? -or- does Karl Rove have him in a leg hold?

Posted by: Hunker down and L.I.B. at June 05, 2013 08:27 AM (Cs2tJ)

You can get to recovery, when you are still in denial.

Posted by: Roy at June 05, 2013 08:27 AM (VndSC)

25 Record highs at the Dow!

You're welcome.

Posted by: the Bernank at June 05, 2013 08:27 AM (bAGA/)

26 Obama is not just pivoting to jobs, he's prancercizing there.

Posted by: George Orwell what knows shoe phones are 4G ready at June 05, 2013 08:27 AM (xw77v)

27 I guess his theme will be, "Let me have a pass on the scandals so I can keep this good thing goin'." WHEN. When you get a good thing going. IF you EVER get a good thing going. THEN maybe we can talk about it. Who am I kidding? NO PASSES FOR YOU! (Soup Nazi voice off)

Posted by: rickb223 at June 05, 2013 08:28 AM (cB3Ay)

28 cannot.

Posted by: Roy at June 05, 2013 08:28 AM (VndSC)

29 Maybe he could have focused on the economy instead of political persecution for the first four years of his Reign of Error and Terror.

Posted by: zsasz at June 05, 2013 08:28 AM (MMC8r)

30 Cue Amnesty shills playing up some made up economic recovery we'll have by letting in eleventy billion illegals into the country and onto welfare, medicaid, Odumbocare, etc.

Posted by: LT at June 05, 2013 08:28 AM (1GjBY)

31 I wish he'd pivot himself right off a fucking cliff.

Posted by: DangerGirl @deadlyestrogen at June 05, 2013 08:28 AM (4cA6A)

32 Where is that economic boom Obama feared Romney was going to get credit for?

Meanwhile here in FL, Rick Scott has taken a state he inherited w/ 11% UE and brought it to under the national AVG at 7% and signs may point to the fact we're in a mini economic boom down here thanks to his pro-jobs policies. Yet the nimrods down here are ready to replace him with a party-switcher who oversaw the economy go to crap as Governor

Posted by: @AuthorLMendez at June 05, 2013 08:28 AM (yAor6)

33 I keep waiting for them to add the Great Depression to The Scariest Job Chart Evah http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-the-scariest-jobs-chart-ever-2013-3

Posted by: toby928 at June 05, 2013 08:28 AM (evdj2)

34 Gee whiz, didn't know THIS before the elections, did we?

Posted by: t-bird at June 05, 2013 08:28 AM (FcR7P)

35 Recovery Summer IV: Serious, You Guys

Posted by: Andy at June 05, 2013 08:28 AM (9VF/x)

Right now he's focusing on the ~~playoffs~~ payoffs.

There, fixed.

Posted by: Decaf at June 05, 2013 08:28 AM (jJkIR)

37 21 We're going to have to invent a new word for "fail".

I'll go with "Obama."

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 05, 2013 08:28 AM (lVPtV)

38 What, me worry? Heh..

Posted by: Bronco Bama at June 05, 2013 08:28 AM (/jHWN)

Bad economy! Bad! Sit! Stay!

Posted by: Roy at June 05, 2013 08:29 AM (VndSC)

40 Recovery Summer V(The Administration Strikes Back)? Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at June 05, 2013 12:26 PM (SO2Q

Unfortunately. Everyone loses their right hand at the end. Some lose their heads.

Posted by: JQP at June 05, 2013 08:29 AM (GVL0g)

41 And by economy he means his golf game.

Posted by: Nate in New Orleans at June 05, 2013 08:29 AM (lhX9P)

42 It's the faux-economy, stoopid.

Posted by: Marcus at June 05, 2013 08:29 AM (GGCsk)

43 REMEMBER: They're changing the way GDP is calculated. Any 'jump' in upcoming numbers will be due to this.

Posted by: zsasz at June 05, 2013 08:29 AM (MMC8r)

44 Leamer is obviously a racist. His department's commissar will be along to apply his reeducation soon.

Posted by: joncellius decimator at June 05, 2013 08:29 AM (RD7QR)

Script....

Cue: Blame distractions

Cue: Blame GOP

Cue: Empty rhetoric

Cue: Stimulus demand to Congress

Cue: Golf Outing

Cue: Summer vacation to someplace very expensive

Posted by: Foghorn Leghorn at June 05, 2013 08:29 AM (EGPJQ)

46 There has to be some point when even the MSM gets tired of glowingly repeating this bullshit. Problem is I don't see any evidence it's happening. No time devoted on CBS this morning to IRS abuse and the McDermott douche-a-rama. Did have time for sex assaults and reports from the Marathon Killer/Maimers Mom. He is eating chicken and rice now and feels good. Oh, and Mooch shouted down some lesbian. Hoo-hah.

Posted by: The Poster Formerly Known as Mr. Barky at June 05, 2013 08:29 AM (qwK3S)

47 It's time to bring in Jamie Gorelick as the Tzar Of Economic Recovery.

In other words, Help It Burn.

Posted by: GnuBreed at June 05, 2013 08:29 AM (ccXZP)

48 Barry's going back to the Brandenburg Gate to give another speech. That should help the economy.

*bangs head on desk*

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 05, 2013 08:29 AM (lVPtV)

49 IRS audit on the UCLA Anderson Forecast in 3, 2, 1, ...

Posted by: Roy at June 05, 2013 08:30 AM (VndSC)

50 OT, but if anyone is interested Freedom Munitions has pistol ammo available for a good price.

http://www.freedommunitions.com/default.asp

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 05, 2013 08:30 AM (z4m16)

51 New (upcoming) GDP calculation: http://www.businessinsider.com/changing-the-conversation-2013-4

Posted by: zsasz at June 05, 2013 08:30 AM (MMC8r)

This was in the LA Times this morning, I nearly fainted when I saw that they had it right up top. I'm actually seeing more articles in that filthy rag that don't completely slobber himself's knob. I can only assume that, in his second term, they feel they can edge a little closer to the truth.

Posted by: Peaches at June 05, 2013 08:30 AM (VISKy)

53 51 OT, but if anyone is interested Freedom Munitions has pistol ammo available for a good price.

http://www.freedommunitions.com/default.asp

Thanks for the link.

Posted by: Big Sis at June 05, 2013 08:31 AM (lVPtV)

54 Where is that economic boom Obama feared Romney was going to get credit for? Texas, Wisconsin, Florida? DonÂ’t worry, though, the media is engineering a boom here in California. Me, IÂ’m in the process of moving to Round Rock. We got our house. Huzzah! My budget spreadsheet is starting to look like the U.S. Economy, however

Posted by: Ace Runner Stephen Price Blair at June 05, 2013 08:31 AM (QF8uk)

55 Talking about the economy, I keep hearing one, unsaid word: "boy". "How's the economy, boy?". "Your economy sucks, boy". "You're ruining our children's lives, boy."

Posted by: MoDo at June 05, 2013 08:31 AM (epWQP)

56 Record highs at the Dow!

You're welcome.

Posted by: the Bernank at June 05, 2013 12:27 PM (bAGA/)

The money has nowhere else to go. What do you suggest? Under the mattress?

Posted by: Decaf at June 05, 2013 08:31 AM (jJkIR)

So i owe 130K on the mortgage on a home worth 450K. I figure i could take out a 80% home equity loan (360K @ 3.5% interest) and pay off the existing mortgage leaving me 230K in cash.

If i invest that money in the market and it makes 7-8% return, i think i could pay the entire mortgage off over time with the P/I from that investment. If inflation were to kick in like it well could, i could come out way ahead on the deal.

What could possibly go wrong?

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at June 05, 2013 08:31 AM (SO2Q8)

58 The economy is 'poised for recovery' any year now...

Posted by: Jones in CO at June 05, 2013 08:32 AM (8sCoq)

59 >26 Record highs at the Dow!
You're welcome.<

Yeah, that's about to come crashing down. We lost 150+ already today and the market fundamentals oddly resemble many 1920"s conditions...

I completely deleveraged out of stocks on one of the high's last week and am just waiting for the train wreck.

Posted by: Marcus at June 05, 2013 08:32 AM (GGCsk)

60 Permanent regulatory recession. Not getting better till hundreds of pounds of CFR go into the shredders.

Posted by: SpongeBob Saget at June 05, 2013 08:32 AM (epxV4)

61 Barry's going back to the Brandenburg Gate to give another speech. That should help the economy. *bangs head on desk* Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 05, 2013 12:29 PM (lVPtV) And on the date - coincidentally I'm sure - that the Tea Party has scheduled their 'Audit the IRS' march on DC.

Posted by: JQP at June 05, 2013 08:32 AM (GVL0g)

62 I can haz growth ration increezed komrad?

Posted by: lolconomy at June 05, 2013 08:32 AM (KXm42)

63 Wait...that means they will need to understand compounding.

Never mind.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 05, 2013 12:25 PM

What we get is compounding of error.

Posted by: Dept. of Acuracy at June 05, 2013 08:32 AM (VWfCN)

37 Right now he's focusing on the playoffs payoffs.

There, fixed.

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shouldn't it read: "... focusing on preparing the pardons."

Just sayin'

Posted by: Foghorn Leghorn at June 05, 2013 08:32 AM (EGPJQ)

65 Where is that economic boom Obama feared Romney was going to get credit for? Romney and Romney's policies, you mean.

Posted by: t-bird at June 05, 2013 08:32 AM (FcR7P)

66 The cost of everything just keeps go8ng up - food, fuel, utilities. It's ridiculous. And I blame the fucking democrats. Damn them to hell.

Posted by: Waldo Waldovich at June 05, 2013 08:33 AM (dHIHO)

67 Those conferences ain't gonna fund themselves, prole.

Posted by: IRS Agent heating the irons at June 05, 2013 08:33 AM (MMC8r)

68 Captain Pivot strikes again.

Posted by: CDR M at June 05, 2013 08:33 AM (BuYeH)

69
The govt is changing the way GDP will be calculated starting July1. It will of course be "additive" by up to 2%.

Winning!

not.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 05, 2013 08:33 AM (jKWYf)

70 Has John Boehner passed away ? -or- does Karl Rove have him in a leg hold?

Posted by: Hunker down and L.I.B. at June 05, 2013 12:27 PM (Cs2tJ)

I think he's off doing blunts with his stoner son in law.

Posted by: Captain Hate at June 05, 2013 08:34 AM (hVNEK)

71 What this economy needs is 20 million illiterates.

Posted by: nip at June 05, 2013 08:34 AM (lGVXf)

72 O/T: What's the Horde's opinion on Gomez in MA? (Bonus points if you're Truman North, but it's OK if you aren't). Just wondering if I should care about the "donate now or they'll elect Ed Markey!" emails I got this morning.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 05, 2013 08:34 AM (B/VB5)

73 "Record highs at the Dow!"

After we breaks records in the Dow, we get a crash

Posted by: @AuthorLMendez at June 05, 2013 08:34 AM (yAor6)

74 Not a single round of .45 or .357.

Posted by: joncellius decimator at June 05, 2013 08:35 AM (RD7QR)

Unfortunately. Everyone loses their right hand at the end. Some lose their heads.

---

Nobody fucks with my fapping hand.

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at June 05, 2013 08:35 AM (SO2Q8)

76 11 As soon as the NBA finals are over there is a window of time between first-vacation and baseball playoffs where a guy can really focus on fixing the ecomony.

Posted by: Gristle Encased Head at June 05, 2013 12:24 PM (+lsX1)

Whoa whoa whoa. You're talking about prime golf seasons. The links aren't going to hit themselves, now, are they?

Posted by: Harrison Bergeron used to be Virginia SoCon at June 05, 2013 08:35 AM (+/C3g)

77

Heh, but still the word "expected" is featured 4 times in the article, and all of them indicating an "expectation" for improvements in the economic numbers. These reporters just can't help themselves.

Posted by: dan-O at June 05, 2013 08:35 AM (D0bIN)

78 I was going through receipts and pay stubs from 2002....
good times...good times

Posted by: Dept. of Acuracy at June 05, 2013 08:35 AM (VWfCN)

79 Sorry if somebody already posted this, but did the UCLA report account for the manipulation in the GDP by the administration? http://tinyurl.com/kkj5znn Because I'm pretty sure when you factor that in, it does a better job explaining why businesses are still tanking left and right and structural unemployment is still WAY the fuck out of whack. Does it factor in that employers are hiring massive amounts of part time workers due to Obamacare? Because if you add those two inarguable facts, we're completely fucked.

Posted by: Burn the Witch at June 05, 2013 08:36 AM (NcPjb)

80 Not a single round of .45 or .357. No .38Spl

Posted by: toby928 at June 05, 2013 08:36 AM (evdj2)

81 Everybody in the market is calculating figures as per the old standards. They can change all they want for the rubes. Companies whose entire existences relies on the market know better.

Obama's strategy is to feed the rubes bullshit, then when it all goes bad blame the evil banks or green aliens.

Posted by: Marcus at June 05, 2013 08:36 AM (GGCsk)

82 Da Zero is only concerned with ONE job.

Posted by: maddogg at June 05, 2013 08:36 AM (OlN4e)

83 "What's the Horde's opinion on Gomez in MA?"

Served his country, good guy, hope he wins but doubt he will. He embarrassed himself begging Deval Patrick for work but he'd be better then any Dem in that seat.

Posted by: @AuthorLMendez at June 05, 2013 08:36 AM (yAor6)

84 As soon as the NBA finals are over there is a window of time between first-vacation and baseball playoffs where a guy can really focus on fixing the ecomony.

TFG doesn't care about baseball, the unis aren't tight-fitting enough.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 05, 2013 08:36 AM (B/VB5)

85 Not a single round of .45 or .357.

Posted by: joncellius decimator at June 05, 2013 12:35 PM (RD7QR)

Check under:

45 Auto 230 gr. RN Box of 500

I see quantity 39.

Posted by: EC at June 05, 2013 08:37 AM (GQ8sn)

Texas, Wisconsin, Florida?

DonÂ’t worry, though, the media is engineering a boom here in California.

---

The boom of growth vs. the boom of implosion. One must listen carefully to detect the subtle difference.

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at June 05, 2013 08:37 AM (SO2Q8)

87 Barry's going back to the Brandenburg Gate to give another speech. That should help the economy.

*bangs head on desk*

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 05, 2013 12:29 PM (lVPtV)

It could actually turn out well. I doubt very much that he will get anywhere near the crowd he got the first time. He may even get protesters demanding he bail them out.

Posted by: Decaf at June 05, 2013 08:37 AM (jJkIR)

Exactly. The economy (if you believe the govt stats) is kind of plodding along. Usually it has a "bounce back" period of high growth after a recession, but this one never really had that, and whatever "recovery" we did have, if you even want to call it that, was jobless. Thank you, ObamaCare.

As to whatever Obama is trying to say about it, everybody in here should be aware that he's a lying socialist SOB, anyway, so why get excited about anything he says? He's always been about the socialism, regardless of the economic cost, and his only faux-economic initiative, "the Spendulus", was classic Cloward-Piven.

Posted by: Optimizer at June 05, 2013 08:37 AM (Mxt9o)

89 One would think that if nothing else, the print papers would be very wary of 'good' economic news considering all the lay-offs they have gone through for the last several years.

One would think...

Posted by: HH at June 05, 2013 08:37 AM (XXwdv)

90 Brand new adult kid and his newly adult GF have been applying for low-end jobs left and right and most all of them are only hiring for 10-15 hour a week positions. But look at all the new jobs!!!!

Posted by: Burn the Witch at June 05, 2013 08:37 AM (NcPjb)

Hmmmm.. If only we had someone who had experience turning around failing companies.

Posted by: Roberto Luongo at June 05, 2013 08:38 AM (NHNJt)

92 Obamacare will fix this. A million new jobs a day.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at June 05, 2013 08:38 AM (659DL)

93 Any month that we are not adding 300k jobs, we're losing ground. It's as simple as that,

Posted by: toby928 at June 05, 2013 08:38 AM (evdj2)

94 But, I voted for it before I voted against it. Or, did I vot against it before I voted for it. I'm so confuesed and I can't focus.

Posted by: georgeofthedesert at June 05, 2013 08:38 AM (Eq2MX)

95 86 Not a single round of .45 or .357.

Posted by: joncellius decimator at June 05, 2013 12:35 PM (RD7QR)

Check under:

45 Auto 230 gr. RN Box of 500

I see quantity 39.

Posted by: EC at June 05, 2013 12:37 PM (GQ8sn)

You're right. I stand corrected.

Posted by: joncellius decimator at June 05, 2013 08:38 AM (RD7QR)

96 Workforce participation rate is at the point it was in the Carter years-- no upward movement.

Posted by: zsas at June 05, 2013 08:39 AM (MMC8r)

One scandal that hasn't really gotten enough play is the widespread use of non-government email to conduct government business that the administration does not wish to be on the public record. This didn't just happen on its own, and it is showing up at high levels in multiple departments. Whoever ordered it was attempting to subvert citizen oversight.

Posted by: ZBBMcFate at June 05, 2013 08:39 AM (Hj9yW)

98 but if anyone is interested Freedom Munitions has pistol ammo available for a good price. http://www.freedommunitions.com/default.asp To save time, by the way, just hit the "In Stock" link.

Posted by: t-bird at June 05, 2013 08:39 AM (FcR7P)

99 http://t.co/LSXH7xARaj more excellent economic news

Posted by: onlyme at June 05, 2013 08:39 AM (J4kQ3)

100 @89 the most frustrating is had he just not touched anything and left it all alone we'd not only be in a boom period by now but we'd probably be headed towards surplus

Posted by: @AuthorLMendez at June 05, 2013 08:39 AM (yAor6)

101 If the numbers don't fit, you must acquit.

Posted by: Barack Johnny Cockroach Obama at June 05, 2013 08:39 AM (ccXZP)

102 WASHINGTON DC: Scientists today announced the completion of a perpetual motion machine. Thought to be a fantasy, Hugh Fibber, Director of the NSF, said that PMM worked on an endless supply of energy. "The key was finding a method of converting lies into energy. We did it." The Energy Department noted that, using current measures, the nation is self-sufficient even when excluding the massive reserves in California, New York and Massachusetts. Asked how the PMM does not violate any of Newton's Laws, Mr. Fibber said that the law doesn't apply to him. In related new, the EPA announced the shutdown of all nuclear and coal power plants, the demolition of the nation's hydroelectric dams, and an environmental review of fracking permits.

Posted by: The Poster Formerly Known as Mr. Barky at June 05, 2013 08:39 AM (qwK3S)

103 72What this economy needs is 20 million illiterates.

Posted by: nip at June 05, 2013 12:34 PM (lGVXf)

---

We're on it

Posted by: Washington DC teachers Union #6969 at June 05, 2013 08:39 AM (SO2Q8)

104 If only we had someone who had experience turning around failing companies. If only we had someone who ~~has taken Econ 101~~ can do fifth grade math.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at June 05, 2013 08:39 AM (659DL)

105 Future Headline: "After scandalfilled summer Obama attempts to turn focus to jobs"

Posted by: buzzion at June 05, 2013 08:39 AM (LI48c)

106

By the time the MFM have massaged the figures it will be a ~~marvellous~~ great leap forward

Hey, it worked for me!

Posted by: Chairman Mao at June 05, 2013 08:40 AM (xviIo)

107 Brand new adult kid and his newly adult GF have been applying for low-end jobs left and right and most all of them are only hiring for 10-15 hour a week positions.

But look at all the new jobs!!!! Posted by: Burn the Witch at June 05, 2013 12:37 PM (NcPjb)

I can't wait for the regs to come out specifying that full time is considered 5 hours a week.

Since those evil companies are violating the spirit of Obamacare by cutting hours to be under the 35 hours per week full time threshhold.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at June 05, 2013 08:40 AM (Gk3SS)

108 This didn't just happen on its own, and it is showing up at high levels in multiple departments. Whoever ordered it was attempting to subvert citizen oversight.

It was just to cover up the EPA's man caves. - DRUDGE

Posted by: Hunker down and L.I.B. at June 05, 2013 08:40 AM (Cs2tJ)

109 It's amazing to read the comments on the original article in the LA Times. You've got one guy claiming the US is a bastion of "unbridled capitalism". A few guys saying that's what you get when you elect a Socialist/Marxist, and the predictable replies of "he's not a dictionary definition of those, so you don't know what you're talking about." Several people are claiming that if the Republicans had not blocked Obama's policies that we'd be out of the woods. Finally, the predictable DOW and unemployment number quoter.

What a fascinating mix of insanity, inanity, and imperturbability.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 05, 2013 08:41 AM (yKTI2)

110

If you head into the fever swamps of liberals - they are all parroting this line.

The economy is booming! All hail Obama!

The disconnect from reality is sometimes staggering.

Posted by: cheri at June 05, 2013 08:41 AM (G+Wff)

111 91 Brand new adult kid and his newly adult GF have been applying for low-end jobs left and right and most all of them are only hiring for 10-15 hour a week positions. But look at all the new jobs!!!! --- Huh. Back 10 years ago, we had roughly 4% unemployment and everyone said that all the jobs out there were of this kind, which was a bad thing.

Posted by: George W Bush at June 05, 2013 08:41 AM (zA7Zp)

112 Bush's 2 wars!!!

Posted by: Independent Voter at June 05, 2013 08:41 AM (rxnpE)

113 I gots me a job. Gonna host Turner's MLB playoff coverage.

Posted by: Bathtub boy at June 05, 2013 08:41 AM (l3RZ9)

114 It was just to cover up the EPA's man caves. - DRUDGE

Posted by: Hunker down and L.I.B. at June 05, 2013 12:40 PM (Cs2tJ)

Man caves?

Posted by: Barney Frank at June 05, 2013 08:42 AM (RD7QR)

115 Imagine how bad the economy would be if we weren't enjoying the multiplier effect of all those unemployment checks we sent out.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at June 05, 2013 08:42 AM (aOnaK)

116 I can't wait for the regs to come out specifying that full time is considered 5 hours a week.

Well shit, I'm already making overtime pay!

I'm rich!!!!

Posted by: EC at June 05, 2013 08:42 AM (GQ8sn)

117 "and unemployment number quoter."

If we accounted for UE as we did in the 80s and as Economists want us to, we'd be in the double digits and the media would be forced to call it a depression

Posted by: @AuthorLMendez at June 05, 2013 08:42 AM (yAor6)

118 Barry's going back to the Brandenburg Gate to give another speech.

***

"Mr. Putin, build up that wall!"

Posted by: WalrusRex at June 05, 2013 08:42 AM (Hx5uv)

119 Gee, you'd think Mr. "Smartest President Evah" could multitask, no?
Handle scandals AND fix the economy. All part of being the LightBringer-Chocolate Jesus.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 05, 2013 08:42 AM (NDNbv)

120

Wait...that means they will need to understand compounding.

Are you kidding? It means they'll need to understand PERCENTS. Good luck with that!

"Fifteen? Fifteen's not so bad."

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/b][/u][/i] at June 05, 2013 08:43 AM (4df7R)

121 "The disconnect from reality is sometimes staggering."

I had a lib yesterday flip out at me for saying Obama is in contention for worst President ever, according to him he was in contention for the top 10

Posted by: @AuthorLMendez at June 05, 2013 08:43 AM (yAor6)

122 EPA MAN CAVES (from Drudge): "A warehouse maintained by contractors for the Environmental Protection Agency contained secret rooms full of exercise equipment, televisions and couches, according to an internal audit."

Posted by: zsas at June 05, 2013 08:44 AM (MMC8r)

123 Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a malignant traitor.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at June 05, 2013 08:44 AM (/PCJa)

124

When will MSM libs thoroughly throw Obama under the bus to protect liberalism? I think he is beyond redemption.

Posted by: Liberty Lover at June 05, 2013 08:44 AM (8tjKe)

125

I can't wait for the regs to come out specifying that full time is considered 5 hours a week.

---

That'd make about everyone here a full-time fapper.

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at June 05, 2013 08:44 AM (SO2Q8)

126 Wait - Golf outings and jetting off to Germany for some speechifying isn't a distraction?

Posted by: Lizzy at June 05, 2013 08:44 AM (NDNbv)

127 Burn it down. Scatter the... Wait. TFG already burned the economy down. Move along.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at June 05, 2013 08:44 AM (/PCJa)

128 31-that dummy would be Larry Kudlow or any number of R politicians.

Posted by: ejo at June 05, 2013 08:44 AM (GXvSO)

129 This business is getting out of control ...... And will be lucky to live through it . Hunt for Red October or the 2014 election cycle purge that is coming down the pike . Speaking of which, last year it was Grover Norquist that was going to ruin everything . Whose the new straw man ?

Posted by: DrDrill at June 05, 2013 08:44 AM (sOFZs)

130 the media would be forced to call it a depression We'll not be forced to print anything! And now, over to our Turkish culinary correspondent...

Posted by: The MFM at June 05, 2013 08:44 AM (FcR7P)

131

Hmmmm.. If only we had someone who had experience turning around failing companies.

Posted by: Roberto Luongo at June 05, 2013 12:38 PM (NHNJt)

Tanned, rested and ready!!

Posted by: Al "Chainsaw" Dunlap at June 05, 2013 08:44 AM (BAS5M)

132 All of this pivoting is making me dizzy.

Posted by: Barack Obama at June 05, 2013 08:45 AM (gWHwW)

133

Seriously, I have to feel sorry for any kid who was raised by Michael Jackson. You know they must be sooooo fucked up right outta the gate........

http://tinyurl.com/jw345v2

Posted by: maddogg at June 05, 2013 08:45 AM (OlN4e)

134 When do TFG and the Mooch leave to visit ~~his homeland~~ Africa?

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 05, 2013 08:45 AM (lVPtV)

135 Hmmm... It seems like now would be a good time to link to my picture of the Death Star captioned "Laser-like Focus on Jobs..." Unfortunately... I can't get there from work.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at June 05, 2013 08:46 AM (/PCJa)

136 I can't wait for the regs to come out specifying that full time is considered 5 hours a week. That's a round of golf. Sounds about right.

Posted by: t-bird at June 05, 2013 08:46 AM (FcR7P)

137 #8-he wouldn't have to drive around your county. He could drive around the City of Chicago/State of Illinois.

Posted by: ejo at June 05, 2013 08:46 AM (GXvSO)

138 Wait a minute...

If things haven't been getting better, someone in the media has been lying to us.

Is that possible?

OH...Say it ain't so.

DOOM...

Posted by: Paladin at June 05, 2013 08:46 AM (4kpbt)

139 Barry's going back to the Brandenburg Gate to give another speech.

***

"Mr. Putin, build up that wall!"

Posted by: WalrusRex at June 05, 2013 12:42 PM (Hx5uv)

Putin just might, to keep out escaping Euros when everything goes bust.

Posted by: Decaf at June 05, 2013 08:46 AM (jJkIR)

140 Maybe someone should track his schedule to see how busy he is fixing the economy vs. scandals. Here's today's marathon economy focus-a-palooza:

10:15 am || Receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:00 am || Meets with Treasury Secretary Lew
12:10 pm || Hosts Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens; South Lawn

All times Eastern

Posted by: Lizzy at June 05, 2013 08:47 AM (NDNbv)

141 Can you believe the balls on this little metrosexual prezzy?

Posted by: Strife at June 05, 2013 08:47 AM (Ul1S7)

142 124 EPA MAN CAVES (from Drudge): "A warehouse maintained by contractors for the Environmental Protection Agency contained secret rooms full of exercise equipment, televisions and couches, according to an internal audit." --- Send them to a place where they have cable TV and get to exercise when they're not sleeping. I recommend a federal resort with a large Muslim population, such as Atlanta.

Posted by: George W Bush at June 05, 2013 08:47 AM (zA7Zp)

143 All of this pivoting is making me dizzy. Posted by: Barack Obama Shut up, lay back, and keep spinning!

Posted by: Reggie Love at June 05, 2013 08:47 AM (FcR7P)

144 Barry's going back to the Brandenburg Gate to give another speech. Does he speak Brandenburg?

Posted by: zsas at June 05, 2013 08:47 AM (MMC8r)

145 When do TFG and the Mooch leave to visit ~~his homeland~~ Africa?

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 05, 2013 12:45 PM (lVPtV)

I believe that's scheduled for the end of June/start of July. Just in time to inconvenience his military entourage who may wish to spend time with their families for the 4th of July.

They'd better be careful while they're over there, or a poacher may try to take down Mooch for her ivory.

I'd denounce myself but I really don't care.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/b][/u][/i] at June 05, 2013 08:48 AM (4df7R)

146 Investigating national security leaks, IRS intimidation of political opponents, use of other agents to intimidate opponents, wiretapping the press, and the lying about the death of our ambassador never fed a hungry child.

Posted by: WalrusRex at June 05, 2013 08:48 AM (Hx5uv)

147 10:15 am || Receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:00 am || Meets with Treasury Secretary Lew
12:10 pm || Hosts Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens; South LawnAll times Eastern

I don't know how he stands the pressure. What a schedule!

My husband was out the door to his business at 6:30 this morning, will probably be home by 7:00 tonight.

Most weeks he goes into the office for at least part of the day Saturday and Sunday.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 05, 2013 08:49 AM (lVPtV)

148

***"Mr. Putin, build up that wall!"

---

yeah, right. Like you can stop people immigratin with a wall. lolz

Posted by: Barry at June 05, 2013 08:49 AM (SO2Q8)

149

So government creating more money to loan to banks to loan to the government and spinning up the stock market did not trickle down to the peasants?

That is a real surprise given the success rate of the government spending 'multiplier' they use. Multiplying by a negative can get confusing.

Posted by: Beagle at June 05, 2013 08:49 AM (sOtz/)

150 I'm sure Ace has mentioned it this a.m., but in case not...., it is the anniversary of D Day, but I'm sure you all know that, right? I mean.., because all of the media have mentioned it...

Posted by: Mike Hammer at June 05, 2013 08:49 AM (aDwsi)

151 Barry's going back to the Brandenburg Gate to give another speech. I am sure the Germans are THRILLED.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at June 05, 2013 08:49 AM (659DL)

152 I didn't vote for this shit. Bring back the guy with sub 5-percent unemployment.

Posted by: Count de Monet at June 05, 2013 08:49 AM (BAS5M)

153 They'd better be careful while they're over there, or a poacher may try to take down Mooch for her ivory. --- I'd say that's pretty generous. I'm more likely to say that a lion would think she was the slowest one of her herd and attempt to eat her.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at June 05, 2013 08:49 AM (zA7Zp)

154 Just heard NPR touting the "recovery." I am so FUCKING SICK of being lied to by the MSM. WHY is it that the majority of Americans have become Pod People and we haven't? How have WE escaped it?

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at June 05, 2013 08:50 AM (7ObY1)

155 Ich bin ein Frankfurter.

Posted by: God-Emperor Barry I the Cultured at June 05, 2013 08:50 AM (YYBer)

156 WHY is it that the majority of Americans have become Pod People and we haven't? How have WE escaped it? --- Acceptance of Free Shit from the government begins the transformation.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at June 05, 2013 08:50 AM (zA7Zp)

157
ummmm.... isnt D-Day the 6th????

Posted by: fixerupper at June 05, 2013 08:50 AM (nELVU)

158 I'm sure Ace has mentioned it this a.m., but in case not...., it is the anniversary of D Day Tomorrow, yes. Another day to compare Bing and Google.

Posted by: t-bird at June 05, 2013 08:51 AM (FcR7P)

159 it is the anniversary of D Day Are you across the international date line?

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at June 05, 2013 08:51 AM (659DL)

160
They'd better be careful while they're over there, or a poacher may try to take down Mooch for her ivory.

I'd denounce myself but I really don't care.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at June 05, 2013 12:48 PM (4df7R

I'm dying here.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 05, 2013 08:51 AM (lVPtV)

161 How have WE escaped it? Because they WANT to believe. They want the clothes to be gorgeous.

Posted by: AmishDude at June 05, 2013 08:51 AM (xSegX)

162 Hey, Preznit Cheezy!

FUCK YOU!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Tex Lovera at June 05, 2013 08:51 AM (wtvvX)

163 Seriously, I keep hearing about how "the economy has really turned around," and I look around me and think "where?" And what makes me angry about it is that Republicans have bought into Government intervention. I'm not hearing very many national Republicans talking about getting government out of the way. Oh, they may use that phrase, "Let's get out of the way..." but then you look at their plans and they all involve new rules and new regulations. That's not "getting out of the way." That's throwing up new obstacles. Getting out of the way would actually be very easy, from the standpoint of writing the legislation: * "The Minimum Wage Act of (whatever year it was passed) is hereby repealed." * "The Environmental Protection Agency is hereby abolished." * "The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is hereby abolished." Shall I continue?

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at June 05, 2013 08:51 AM (/PCJa)

164

Mooch Antoinette loses it with a heckler and threatens to leave if she won't stop.

I can't remember any first lady that would act like this - even canckles.

That with her baller comments, maxing out! and lies about Republicans puts her at the bottom of the barrell.

Posted by: cheri at June 05, 2013 08:51 AM (G+Wff)

165

WHY is it that the majority of Americans have become Pod People and we haven't?

How have WE escaped it?

The sweat of your brow while working/producing is a natural antibody to the FSA bacteria.

Posted by: Count de Monet at June 05, 2013 08:52 AM (BAS5M)

166 No, Mr. Economy. I expect you to die.

Posted by: Baurick Goldfinger at June 05, 2013 08:52 AM (8ZskC)

167 Remember "staycation" and "funemployment?"

And who can forget jobs saved were--for the first time ever--included in the jobs reports?

And why not take the "green shoots" of the "recovery Summers (I, II, III, IV)" that are always just around the corner for another spin?

Why it's, as we've come to expect, unexpected.

Posted by: RoyalOil at June 05, 2013 08:52 AM (VjL9S)

168 Prince Faggotlips goes to Washington.

Posted by: lolconomy at June 05, 2013 08:52 AM (KXm42)

169 It is the 9th anniversary of Reagan's death......

Posted by: Tami[/i][/b][/u][/s] at June 05, 2013 08:53 AM (X6akg)

170 The money has nowhere else to go. What do you suggest? Under the mattress? Yes. One in the hand beats throat cancer from the bush.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 05, 2013 08:53 AM (p9JxP)

171 Multiplying by a negative can get confusing.

Posted by: Beagle

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I'm sure Barky's advisors have demonstrated to him that multiplying a negative with a negative produces a positive. Barky himself has admitted crappy math skills, so he would accept the 'expert' opinion, and forget altogether that this is an economic question, rather than a question of mathematics.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at June 05, 2013 08:53 AM (aDwsi)

172 WHY is it that the majority of Americans have become Pod People and we haven't?

How have WE escaped it?

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at June 05, 2013 12:50 PM (7ObY1) ----- ----- ----- ---- ---- ----- -----

High blood pressure, depression, Val-U-Rite.

Posted by: Beagle at June 05, 2013 08:53 AM (sOtz/)

173 "Acceptance of Free Shit from the government begins the transformation."

And we didn't fall asleep.

Posted by: HH at June 05, 2013 08:53 AM (XXwdv)

174 I remember when the economy was doing shitty only growing at 6% under Bush.

Posted by: Mr Pink at June 05, 2013 08:53 AM (Y2Ayx)

175 We passed Obamacare. Now we get to find out what's in it.

Good and hard.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at June 05, 2013 08:53 AM (8ZskC)

176 167 Mooch Antoinette loses it with a heckler and threatens to leave if she won't stop. I can't remember any first lady that would act like this - even canckles. That with her baller comments, maxing out!and lies about Republicans puts her at the bottom of the barrell. Mooch should ask Dana Perino what it's like to get clocked in the face with a shoe, before whining like a little bitch. And Perino acted with nothing but class, later saying they had to stand strong to show the young Iraqi press corps what free speech looks like.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at June 05, 2013 08:53 AM (7ObY1)

177 HOW IN THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO FIX THE ECONOMY IF YOU KIDS DON'T SHUT THE FUCK UP?? I ONLY HAVE SO MUCH TIME BETWEEN FUCKING VACATIONS!!!!!!

Posted by: PREZNIT CHEEZY at June 05, 2013 08:53 AM (wtvvX)

178 The debt is huge! That's a form of prosperity, isn't it?

Posted by: Barry Economics at June 05, 2013 08:53 AM (Yy2ZT)

179 Maybe it's just me, but that pic of Mooch on Drudge sure reminds me of Rick James.

Posted by: maddogg at June 05, 2013 08:53 AM (OlN4e)

180 Rather than list the unethical, illegal, or unsuccessful things that have happened under SCoaMF, we should probably list all the things that were for the sake of expediency.

So:

1. Dressed himself.
2.

OK, now I'm stumped.

Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at June 05, 2013 08:54 AM (eHIJJ)

181 Ich bin ein Frankfurter.

***

Ich bin ein Sitzpinkler.

Posted by: Schokolade Kaiser at June 05, 2013 08:54 AM (Hx5uv)

182 Posted by: The Obsidian Owl at June 05, 2013 12:51 PM (tWmgi)

----

You forgot "green shoots" and "pivoting" and "focused like a laser beam".

Details people..... details.

Posted by: fixerupper at June 05, 2013 08:54 AM (nELVU)

183 yeah, right. Like you can stop people immigratin with a wall. lolz

Posted by: Barry at June 05, 2013 12:49 PM (SO2Q

Oh, Obammy. You silly little fool. Of COURSE you can stop people from immigrating with a wall. You just have to have people on your side of it who have real guns with real bullets and who aren't afraid to use them.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/b][/u][/i] at June 05, 2013 08:54 AM (4df7R)

184 it is the anniversary of D Day

Are you across the international date line?

Posted by: Circa

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If that will cover my mis-statement, yes.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at June 05, 2013 08:54 AM (aDwsi)

185 Rather than list the unethical, illegal, or unsuccessful things that have happened under SCoaMF, we should probably list all the things that were for the sake of expediency. So: 1. Dressed himself. Objection- assumes facts not in evidence.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at June 05, 2013 08:54 AM (/PCJa)

186 'Wasn't As Shovel-Ready As We Thought'

::Cue laughtrack::

Posted by: lolconomy at June 05, 2013 08:54 AM (KXm42)

187 WHY is it that the majority of Americans have become Pod People and we haven't?
How have WE escaped it?

Our Mamas and Daddies raised us right.

Posted by: PREZNIT CHEEZY at June 05, 2013 08:55 AM (wtvvX)

188 I whacked bin Laden AND the economy. That's a twofer, wingnuts.

Posted by: Barky O'Genius at June 05, 2013 08:55 AM (8ZskC)

189

I'm dying here.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 05, 2013 12:51 PM (lVPtV)

*BEAM!* I'm glad I could give you a chuckle, Jane!

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/b][/u][/i] at June 05, 2013 08:55 AM (4df7R)

190 PIVOT!

Posted by: LASue at June 05, 2013 08:55 AM (gjIQF)

191 Remember "staycation" and "funemployment?" I remember "Don't go to Vegas", just before he jetted off...

Posted by: rickb223 at June 05, 2013 08:55 AM (p9JxP)

192 Off damned sock...

Posted by: Tex Lovera at June 05, 2013 08:55 AM (wtvvX)

193

I remember when the economy was doing shitty only growing at 6% under Bush.

And gas was under $2/gal. And his tax cuts were still in effect. Sigh, those days are fucking long gone.

Posted by: Count de Monet at June 05, 2013 08:55 AM (BAS5M)

194 Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at June 05, 2013 12:51 PM (/PCJa) Are you kidding? The House couldn't bring themselves to repeal the piece of legislation that propelled them to a majority.

Posted by: Burn the Witch at June 05, 2013 08:55 AM (NcPjb)

195 1. Dressed himself. Objection, your honor! Conjecture.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at June 05, 2013 08:56 AM (659DL)

196 Potemkin Obama. Wholly-owned subsidiary of the MFM.

Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at June 05, 2013 08:56 AM (eHIJJ)

197 If eating pussy can give you throat-cancer the terrorists have won.

Posted by: lolconomy at June 05, 2013 08:56 AM (KXm42)

198 The House couldn't bring themselves to repeal the piece of legislation that propelled them to a majority. Actually, the House repealed ObamaCare in at least two of the budgets they've passed. The Senate never took them up. But, yes, that was kind of my point.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at June 05, 2013 08:56 AM (/PCJa)

199

Re: D day, beach landings were on the 6th, but the paratroopers went the night before

***Just affording you some wiggle room like I'm the MSM and you're TGF***

Posted by: Roberto Luongo at June 05, 2013 08:56 AM (NHNJt)

200 Here we go again. We are just waiting for Obama to finish his patented, tried and true, "100,000 teachers and getting the rich to finally pay some taxes, their fair share really" jobs bill which was the center piece of his debates with Mitt "the resume" Romney. If only the GOP would stop driving the moderates from the party by focusing on the democrat's extinction level war on the party's base, then Obama could finally pivot to jobs instead of ensuring that journalists aren't conspiring with leakers to engage in espionage. Ah, actually, I don't even understand that part, but I do know that harping on the most unpopular and illegal aspects of Obama's failures as president is turning off the independents, as I'm sure Chris Christie and Huntsman will be all too willing to tell CNN or MSNBC.

Posted by: joeindc44 didn't analyze nuthin, just offered his own anecdotal evidence at June 05, 2013 08:57 AM (QxSug)

201

If you read the article... the new jobs in California are in a slightly recovering Housing market... and Hospitality jobs... and healthcare...

Hospitality, and healthcare, do not PRODUCE anything... they do not CREATE wealth... like banks, they take wealth from one group and send it to another..

Yes, Healthcare is important... but unless we start MAKING stuff? ie... creating REAL wealth?

DOOOOOOOMMMMMM.....

Posted by: Romeo13 at June 05, 2013 08:57 AM (lZBBB)

202 By the time his presidency is over, I expect Obama to be known as one of the three greatest presidents ever - right up there with FDR and LBJ.

Posted by: Jerry Sullivan - Buffalo News Sportswriter at June 05, 2013 08:58 AM (cv5Iw)

203 So:

1. Dressed himself.
2.

Nuh-uh.

Posted by: Reggie Love, Body Man at June 05, 2013 08:58 AM (RD7QR)

204 So i owe 130K on the mortgage ona home worth 450K. I figure i could take out a 80% home equity loan (360K @ 3.5% interest) and pay off the existing mortgage leaving me 230K in cash.
If i invest that money in the market and it makes 7-8% return, i think i could pay the entire mortgage off over time with the P/I from that investment. If inflation were to kick in like it well could, i could come out way ahead on the deal.
What could possibly go wrong?

NEW Shooter...new shooter
***passes the man the dice***

Posted by: Paladin at June 05, 2013 08:58 AM (4kpbt)

205 The Ministry of Truth today announced that the Gross Domestic Product has increased to .5% from 4.3%.

Posted by: zsas at June 05, 2013 08:59 AM (MMC8r)

206 And the sequester! Jesus, how could you forget the sequester. We all know that an economy only exists because of infrastructure and government spending. You recall that the first thing England did when sending over the Pilgrims 100 years ago when we wrote the constitution was to pave all the roads, and set us up with schools, firemen, and police. Now, with crumbling infrastructure (I almost fell off a cliff on my way to work, again!) and dangerous cuts in the budgets of federal agencies (which surely will cause more illegal actions on the part of our most glorious civil servants), how can we expect any sort of jobs growth?

Posted by: joeindc44 didn't analyze nuthin, just offered his own anecdotal evidence at June 05, 2013 08:59 AM (QxSug)

207 ***Just affording you some wiggle room like I'm the MSM and you're TGF***

------

Hey.... EVERYBODY makes a mistake once in a while.... right????

Posted by: Mayan Calander at June 05, 2013 08:59 AM (nELVU)

208 "What's the Horde's opinion on Gomez in MA?"

Served his country, good guy, hope he wins but doubt he will. He embarrassed himself begging Deval Patrick for work but he'd be better then any Dem in that seat.
Posted by: @AuthorLMendez at June 05, 2013 12:36 PM

Gomez is an opportunistic fuckweasel who makes Scott Brown look like the New Reagan. He is a "Republican" because no one else in MA wanted to be.

Yes, he "served his country." My only response, born of having too many ex-military who have turned into worthless, self-serving goons (did someone say John McCain?) is "thank you for your service. Now fuck off."

He is apparently pro-abortion, pro-amnesty and bills himself as "a new kind of Republican." He crawled to Gov. Devil Patrick and begged for Kerry's Senate seat. His big claim to fame for that was supposedly that he gets along reeeeeal good with the Democrats. Also, being a Hispanic, his appointment woulda looked good to all of the south-of-the-border types in MA.

In other words, voters here have a choice: they can pick the Irish corrupt sack-of-shit political hack who has been livin' large on our dime for more than 30 years, or a Spanish-speaking POS who will side with the Christie/Rubio/Boner/Bitch McConnell wing of the Republican party.

P.S.: The Irish dude will win. I think it's a law here.

Posted by: MrScribbler at June 05, 2013 09:00 AM (mHrip)

209 Re: D day, beach landings were on the 6th, but the paratroopers went the night before
***Just affording you some wiggle room like I'm the MSM and you're TGF***

Posted by: Roberto Luongo

-----------------

There may be an opening available soon as WH Press ~~flack~~ Secretary.

Thanks for the cover. I actually thought today was the 6th.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at June 05, 2013 09:00 AM (aDwsi)

210 If he did focus on the economy, it would only get worse. It's hard to believe that there are stupid bastards out there who still believe that this idiot knows what the fuck he's doing.

Posted by: Rub A Dub Dub at June 05, 2013 09:01 AM (E55AK)

211 the new jobs in California are in a slightly recovering Housing market... and Hospitality jobs... and healthcare... ************ Ok, so the mexicans come over for free healthcare in Cali. So, I get the growth in healthcare. But with a net population reduction as people who don't want to live their lives on welfare flee Cali, how can housing be expanding? I would bet that the rich people in California, the boutique white person voters, are the ones driving hospitality and housing markets, as they consume top shelf liquors and continue to build bigger houses and shopping malls the size of the Pentagon in what used to be the great outdoors.

Posted by: joeindc44 didn't analyze nuthin, just offered his own anecdotal evidence at June 05, 2013 09:01 AM (QxSug)

212 like banks, they take wealth from one group and send it to another M. Bastiat would like to have a word with you. Actually, I'll point out that medicine creates a great deal of wealth, as does any free economic transaction (including housing and hospitality). Let's not get so caught up in pointing out the failures of the SCOAMT that we start claiming "some commerce is more equal than others."

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at June 05, 2013 09:02 AM (/PCJa)

213 DOW -187

Doin' a Hell of a job there shitstain

Posted by: Hunker down and L.I.B. at June 05, 2013 09:02 AM (Cs2tJ)

214 The only thing Obama's stimulated is Chris Matthews' leg.

Posted by: zsasz at June 05, 2013 09:04 AM (MMC8r)

215 219 DOW -187

Doin' a Hell of a job there shitstain

Posted by: Hunker down and L.I.B. at June 05, 2013 01:02 PM (Cs2tJ)

Helicopter Ben will be along later with some of our tax dollars to set things right.

Posted by: joncelli at June 05, 2013 09:04 AM (RD7QR)

216

Hospitality, and healthcare, do not PRODUCE anything... they do not CREATE wealth... like banks, they take wealth from one group and send it to another..

Hospitality is a pretty wide swath. It's hotels and restaurants and spas, bars and cafes and travel agents, etc. They're not manufacturing, but the hospitality industry DOES add to the economy, especially by bringing in tourists who otherwise wouldn't spend their money in that particular location.

And the healthcare industry is more than just doctors and nurses.

Commerce is commerce.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/b][/u][/i] at June 05, 2013 09:04 AM (4df7R)

217 But with a net population reduction as people who don't want to live their lives on welfare flee Cali, how can housing be expanding? --- Easy answer? Housing is continually renewed in areas like LA. People will buy a property, bulldoze the existing house, and build a new one because it is cheaper than improving the existing house or finding an empty lot.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at June 05, 2013 09:05 AM (zA7Zp)

218 BREAKING: Starting today, Michelle Obama's aides will remove her back hair with tweezers instead of a shaver. The move is expected to create at least 10 new jobs.

Posted by: The WH Press Office at June 05, 2013 09:05 AM (8ZskC)

219 They'd better be careful while they're over there, or a poacher may try to take down Mooch for her ivory.

I'd denounce myself but I really don't care. Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at June 05, 2013 12:48 PM

This may be Comment of the Year. Or decade....

Posted by: MrScribbler at June 05, 2013 09:06 AM (mHrip)

220 Mooch should ask Dana Perino what it's like to get clocked in the face with a shoe, before whining like a little bitch. And Perino acted with nothing but class, later saying they had to stand strong to show the young Iraqi press corps what free speech looks like. Posted by: BlueStateRebel at June 05, 2013 12:53 PM (7ObY1) Dana got hit in the face? I remember when some Iraqi dude threw a shoe at W, but the latter ducked in time. Laughed afterward too.

Posted by: baldilocks at June 05, 2013 09:06 AM (Su0W2)

221 Posted by: Jerry Sullivan - Buffalo News Sportswriter at June 05, 2013 12:58 PM (cv5Iw) That fuckinh shitstain is one of the main reasons I cancelled my subscription to that NY Slimes wannabe newspaper. And then the fuckwad goes on sports talk radio and spews his hatred of conservatives too.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at June 05, 2013 09:07 AM (7ObY1)

222 New Jersey is not to be trusted with anything it seems. 6000 gallons of the water of life. Doesn't name distiller, hopefully it was cheap stuff. http://www.grubstreet.com/2013/06/scotch-tanker-overturns-new-jersey.html

Posted by: Ragamuffin at June 05, 2013 09:07 AM (fzFF6)

223 Dana got hit in the face? I remember when some Iraqi dude threw a shoe at W, but the latter ducked in time. Laughed afterward too. Dana got a black eye in that same incident. She discussed it recently during her interview with Dubya.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at June 05, 2013 09:08 AM (7ObY1)

224 228 New Jersey is not to be trusted with anything it seems. 6000 gallons of the water of life. Doesn't name distiller, hopefully it was cheap stuff. http://www.grubstreet.com/2013/06/scotch-tanker-overturns-new-jersey.html --- That shit is so good, I drank some, went into a coma, and could see the future when I woke up.

Posted by: Paul Muad'ib at June 05, 2013 09:08 AM (zA7Zp)

225 NOTE - Not to be confused with the regular poster Muad'ib

Posted by: Paul Muad'ib at June 05, 2013 09:09 AM (zA7Zp)

226 182 Maybe it's just me, but that pic of Mooch on Drudge sure reminds me of Rick James. Posted by: maddogg at June 05, 2013 12:53 PM (OlN4e) Same hair weaver, perhaps.

Posted by: baldilocks at June 05, 2013 09:09 AM (Su0W2)

227 Oh, don't forget the Tsunami in Japan that totally derailed our pitch-perfect path to recovery!

Posted by: RoyalOil at June 05, 2013 09:10 AM (VjL9S)

228 Dana got a black eye in that same incident. She discussed it recently during her interview with Dubya. Posted by: BlueStateRebel at June 05, 2013 01:08 PM (7ObY1) Really? That stinks. She's a nice lady.

Posted by: baldilocks at June 05, 2013 09:10 AM (Su0W2)

229

Posted by: MrScribbler at June 05, 2013 01:00 PM (mHrip)

and comments like these is why a party that should be dominating right now is not

Posted by: @AuthorLMendez at June 05, 2013 09:10 AM (yAor6)

230 she's not a lady, she's a republican. burn her! signed, xxoo hate filled liberals, hating.

Posted by: joeindc44 didn't analyze nuthin, just offered his own anecdotal evidence at June 05, 2013 09:11 AM (QxSug)

231 "What's the Horde's opinion on Gomez in MA?"

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Rubio is pushing him. What else do you need to know?

Posted by: RoyalOil at June 05, 2013 09:11 AM (VjL9S)

232 President is focused like a drone on the economy.

Posted by: USA at June 05, 2013 09:12 AM (VIaw0)

233 >Maybe it's just me, but that pic of Mooch on Drudge sure reminds me of Rick James. what's that on her head? I say badger

Posted by: Jones in CO at June 05, 2013 09:12 AM (8sCoq)

234

10:15 am || Receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:00 am || Meets with Treasury Secretary Lew

12:10 pm || Hosts Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens; South Lawn

All times Eastern

What the hell does this no-talent ass clown DO every day????

I'd like to see any CEO keep up that *grueling* schedule and keep their company afloat.

Can we have President Dave take over?

Posted by: Count de Monet at June 05, 2013 09:13 AM (BAS5M)

235 >and comments like these is why a party that should be dominating right now is not Posted by: @AuthorLMendez at June 05, 2013 01:10 PM (yAor6) yes- the Republican Party is out of power because AOS commenters say rude things damn- you're a smart motherfucker

Posted by: Jones in CO at June 05, 2013 09:14 AM (8sCoq)

236

>and comments like these is why a party that should be dominating right now is not

Posted by: @AuthorLMendez at June 05, 2013 01:10 PM (yAor6)

I am all but certain the Hot Air button on your computer works perfectly.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 05, 2013 09:16 AM (zF6Iw)

237

"Stop distracting me with this third-rate burglary so I can get back to working for the American people."

First he was Carter. Now he's Nixon. I can't wait until the fucker starts channeling John Adams and tries bringing back the Alien and Sedition Acts.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 05, 2013 09:18 AM (zF6Iw)

238

"Oh, by the way, Obama's trying out the spin that we have to stop distracting him with these made up scandals so he can focus on the economy.

WRONG, Ace, Wrong. He needs people to stop distracting him so he can laserlike foucs on his golf game.

Posted by: jb at June 05, 2013 09:19 AM (ZtssA)

239 By the time the MFM have massaged the figures it will be a marvellous leap forward.

You sure that's not a "Great Leap Forward"?

Posted by: Blanco Basura at June 05, 2013 09:20 AM (4WhSY)

240 What the hell does this no-talent ass clown DO every day???? ********** President Check the Box is lazy and boring. But he sure loves him some soduku

Posted by: joeindc44 didn't analyze nuthin, just offered his own anecdotal evidence at June 05, 2013 09:20 AM (QxSug)

241 and comments like these is why a party that should be dominating right now is not
Posted by: @AuthorLMendez at June 05, 2013 01:10 PM

Don't look at me, Bunky. I voted for Romney, 'cause he's a Republican. Ditto Juan McCain.

If you want to support any rubber-principled opportunistic hack, be my friggin' guest. That's what helped get us where we are today.

I may laft to leave the "Senate" portion of my ballot blank this time. I refuse to consent to political fraud any longer.

Posted by: MrScribbler at June 05, 2013 09:21 AM (mHrip)

242 "and comments like these is why a party that should be dominating right now is not" Sad, misguided and silly.

Posted by: nip at June 05, 2013 09:25 AM (lGVXf)

243 remember the Hunstman/Christie rule: Any GOP action in furtherance of its core values is mere political posturing and only driving the moderates from the GOP. And plus, our base is yucky and thinks ghey marriage causes hurricanes because we listen to jayzuz and not to science. Yup, somehow the only lesson to be learned from our 2012 losses is that our radical right wing candidate who was endorsed by more newspapers than any other GOP candidate in decades, a former governor of a solid blue state, who ran on his "smarter, better" resume was too extreme. Or it could be that his GotV failed much like that asshole's did in 2008. And that our grassroots organizations were harassed into insignificance. Or that voter fraud, which doesn't exist except where it does, cost us a few toss up states. Nope, the only thing we should learn is that our popular values are driving the independents from the GOP, or something. And that fighting back or running on wedge issues is yucky when the GOP does it.

Posted by: joeindc44 didn't analyze nuthin, just offered his own anecdotal evidence at June 05, 2013 09:29 AM (QxSug)

244 We are in the Summer of Choom

Posted by: Curmudgeon at June 05, 2013 09:35 AM (ujg0T)

245 Paris Jackson tried to kill herself because she wasn't allowed to go to a Marilyn Msnson concert??

Posted by: Waldo Waldovich at June 05, 2013 09:39 AM (dHIHO)

246 "Now he's gotta focus."

In all fairness, he spends at least half the day scanning the newspapers to find out what's happening in his administration. And he's dizzy from all the previous pivoting to jobs, so with all that and golf, he's a busy guy!

Racist.

Posted by: PJ at June 05, 2013 09:40 AM (ZWaLo)

247 Don't worry! Real GDP growth is about to pick up - GUARANTEED!

Obama is changing the formula for figuring GDP to include things like movies and art, which weren't included previously. With all the new additions, GDP will soon appear greater. INSTANT GROWTH! How's that for a "pivot," suckers?

Now if he can just jury-rig the employment numbers, it will ALL be good.

As the Blogfather says, "The country is in the very best of hands."

Posted by: Adjoran at June 05, 2013 10:07 AM (473jB)

248 @156 We are the Remnant.

Posted by: Hawkins1701 at June 05, 2013 10:41 AM (cRzgp)

249 This might just crush our auto transport business. The first year we can pay the penalties. Our service to the military people transferring and wanting to ship their cars will come to an end.

Posted by: Transfer My Car Auto Shipping at June 05, 2013 10:42 AM (+RgWU)

250 you ought to see the welfare office after "re-alignment" here in 0bamarama city, full of head tattoos empowerment!

Posted by: ktnxbai, in lace wig rehab at June 05, 2013 11:30 AM (UiOkZ)

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