@speechboy71 That's partly bc except in key areas, the pain of 2008 was felt at top--now it is entirely felt at bottom, middle.
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@emptywheel The problem of course, as you said, is that it's been four years of a crappy economy.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@speechboy71 We've spent 3.5 years trying to "help" the banks, rather than help the people victimized by the banks.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@emptywheel Not helping banks in 08 would have made things worse, but you're absolutely right about housing. One of BHO's biggest mistakes2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@speechboy71 Still, a TON of people have spent the last 3 years trying to keep their home, wasting all their savings.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@emptywheel Right it's quite a challenge - pointing out that the economy IS better while not ignoring real suffering that continues3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@speechboy71 That's part of problem w/this discussion. W/rising inequality, even w/econ turning around, for actual PEOPLE it's often not.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@emptywheel Well sure it's all relative. But you can't discount stats r2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@speechboy71@emptywheel Voters don’t cast ballots based on stats but on their life situation at that moment…that’s BOs problem.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@PGEddington@emptywheel Yes I know, which is why I've said that repeatedly!2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@speechboy71 I do think O is less bad for real people, but only way he makes that case is to point out Mitt as poster child for what's wrong
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@emptywheel But yes BHO is politically blessed by his opponent0 replies 0 retweets 0 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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