Simply and well stated facts.

Why Republicans Have It Wrong on the Economy
Guess what? Europe is officially back in a recession. Unemployment is
up, profits are down. But not here in America. Not yet anyway. And the
reason? While European countries inflicted huge cutbacks in government
jobs and services, American government invested in the private sector.

True, government jobs and services are on the downturn in the US, but
the difference is that while Europe exercised austerity measures,
America had a stimulus package.

Despite the hand wringing and protests from the right, the federal
government single-handedly saved the American auto industry. Had the
Republicans been in power in 2008 we would no longer have an auto
industry in America today. And millions more would be out of work.

What concerns me is that this could have a ripple effect on our economy.
Will Europe?s economic woes, based on Republican ideals of economic
austerity, translate into a recession here, despite our best efforts to
create an economy that is slowly but surely improving?

And Americans need to ask themselves if they are better off now than
they were at the end of the Bush regime. A regime that seems to have
brought down the world economy in the blink of an eye. They need to ask
themselves that question, because the answer is invariably ?Uh?.yeah.?

On 5/29/2012 9:47 AM, iBoaterer wrote:

Simply and well stated facts.

Why Republicans Have It Wrong on the Economy
Guess what? Europe is officially back in a recession. Unemployment is
up, profits are down. But not here in America. Not yet anyway. And the
reason? While European countries inflicted huge cutbacks in government
jobs and services, American government invested in the private sector.

True, government jobs and services are on the downturn in the US, but
the difference is that while Europe exercised austerity measures,
America had a stimulus package.

Despite the hand wringing and protests from the right, the federal
government single-handedly saved the American auto industry. Had the
Republicans been in power in 2008 we would no longer have an auto
industry in America today. And millions more would be out of work.

What concerns me is that this could have a ripple effect on our economy.
Will Europe?s economic woes, based on Republican ideals of economic
austerity, translate into a recession here, despite our best efforts to
create an economy that is slowly but surely improving?

And Americans need to ask themselves if they are better off now than
they were at the end of the Bush regime. A regime that seems to have
brought down the world economy in the blink of an eye. They need to ask
themselves that question, because the answer is invariably ?Uh?.yeah.?

Had a terrible time with the heat this weekend celebrating Memorial day
at the Race Track. It was hell camping and racing for the day... How was
your weekend?

In article , says...

On 5/29/2012 9:47 AM, iBoaterer wrote:

Simply and well stated facts.

Why Republicans Have It Wrong on the Economy
Guess what? Europe is officially back in a recession. Unemployment is
up, profits are down. But not here in America. Not yet anyway. And the
reason? While European countries inflicted huge cutbacks in government
jobs and services, American government invested in the private sector.

True, government jobs and services are on the downturn in the US, but
the difference is that while Europe exercised austerity measures,
America had a stimulus package.

Despite the hand wringing and protests from the right, the federal
government single-handedly saved the American auto industry. Had the
Republicans been in power in 2008 we would no longer have an auto
industry in America today. And millions more would be out of work.

What concerns me is that this could have a ripple effect on our economy.
Will Europe?s economic woes, based on Republican ideals of economic
austerity, translate into a recession here, despite our best efforts to
create an economy that is slowly but surely improving?

And Americans need to ask themselves if they are better off now than
they were at the end of the Bush regime. A regime that seems to have
brought down the world economy in the blink of an eye. They need to ask
themselves that question, because the answer is invariably ?Uh?.yeah.?

Had a terrible time with the heat this weekend celebrating Memorial day
at the Race Track. It was hell camping and racing for the day... How was
your weekend?

It was fine. Cooked ribs and chicken for an informal type of cul de sac
party.

On 5/29/2012 10:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In , says...

On 5/29/2012 9:47 AM, iBoaterer wrote:

Simply and well stated facts.

Why Republicans Have It Wrong on the Economy
Guess what? Europe is officially back in a recession. Unemployment is
up, profits are down. But not here in America. Not yet anyway. And the
reason? While European countries inflicted huge cutbacks in government
jobs and services, American government invested in the private sector.

True, government jobs and services are on the downturn in the US, but
the difference is that while Europe exercised austerity measures,
America had a stimulus package.

Despite the hand wringing and protests from the right, the federal
government single-handedly saved the American auto industry. Had the
Republicans been in power in 2008 we would no longer have an auto
industry in America today. And millions more would be out of work.

What concerns me is that this could have a ripple effect on our economy.
Will Europe?s economic woes, based on Republican ideals of economic
austerity, translate into a recession here, despite our best efforts to
create an economy that is slowly but surely improving?

And Americans need to ask themselves if they are better off now than
they were at the end of the Bush regime. A regime that seems to have
brought down the world economy in the blink of an eye. They need to ask
themselves that question, because the answer is invariably ?Uh?.yeah.?

Had a terrible time with the heat this weekend celebrating Memorial day
at the Race Track. It was hell camping and racing for the day... How was
your weekend?

It was fine. Cooked ribs and chicken for an informal type of cul de sac
party.

While you were celebrating cul-de-sacs, the rest of us were observing
Memorial Day.

On May 29, 4:55*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 29 May 2012 10:56:27 -0400, Oscar wrote:
On 5/29/2012 10:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In , says...

On 5/29/2012 9:47 AM, iBoaterer wrote:

Simply and well stated facts.

Why Republicans Have It Wrong on the Economy
Guess what? Europe is officially back in a recession. Unemployment is
up, profits are down. But not here in America. Not yet anyway. And the
reason? While European countries inflicted huge cutbacks in government
jobs and services, American government invested in the private sector.

On Tue, 29 May 2012 16:52:48 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On May 29, 4:55*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 29 May 2012 10:56:27 -0400, Oscar wrote:
On 5/29/2012 10:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In , says...

On 5/29/2012 9:47 AM, iBoaterer wrote:



Had a terrible time with the heat this weekend celebrating Memorial day
at the Race Track. It was hell camping and racing for the day... How was
your weekend?

It was fine. Cooked ribs and chicken for an informal type of cul de sac
party.

While you were celebrating cul-de-sacs, the rest of us were observing
Memorial Day.

I was offshore, fishing.

I couldn't go boating this weekend. Local lakes and rivers are way to
shallow for comfort. We need some northern rain badly. No- we need
some local rain badly. It's really getting dry around the midwest.

We had a good little t-storm last night that dropped about an inch. Won't do much for lakes and
rivers, but it saves me a week's worth of watering grass!

"Tim" wrote in message
...

On May 29, 4:55 pm, wrote:
On Tue, 29 May 2012 10:56:27 -0400, Oscar wrote:
On 5/29/2012 10:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In , says...

On 5/29/2012 9:47 AM, iBoaterer wrote:

Simply and well stated facts.

Why Republicans Have It Wrong on the Economy
Guess what? Europe is officially back in a recession. Unemployment is
up, profits are down. But not here in America. Not yet anyway. And
the
reason? While European countries inflicted huge cutbacks in
government
jobs and services, American government invested in the private
sector.

True, government jobs and services are on the downturn in the US, but
the difference is that while Europe exercised austerity measures,
America had a stimulus package.

Despite the hand wringing and protests from the right, the federal
government single-handedly saved the American auto industry. Had the
Republicans been in power in 2008 we would no longer have an auto
industry in America today. And millions more would be out of work.

What concerns me is that this could have a ripple effect on our
economy.
Will Europe?s economic woes, based on Republican ideals of economic
austerity, translate into a recession here, despite our best efforts
to
create an economy that is slowly but surely improving?

And Americans need to ask themselves if they are better off now than
they were at the end of the Bush regime. A regime that seems to have
brought down the world economy in the blink of an eye. They need to
ask
themselves that question, because the answer is invariably
?Uh?.yeah.?

Had a terrible time with the heat this weekend celebrating Memorial
day
at the Race Track. It was hell camping and racing for the day... How
was
your weekend?

It was fine. Cooked ribs and chicken for an informal type of cul de sac
party.

While you were celebrating cul-de-sacs, the rest of us were observing
Memorial Day.

I was offshore, fishing.

I couldn't go boating this weekend. Local lakes and rivers are way to
shallow for comfort. We need some northern rain badly. No- we need
some local rain badly. It's really getting dry around the midwest.


-----------------------------------
wife was talking to a friend of hers in DeKalb. Said record heat. We are
forecast to hit the 90's today, but was in the 50's and snow in the Sierra's
was forecast for last weekend. Drought is bad.

On May 29, 8:02*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 29 May 2012 16:52:48 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:









On May 29, 4:55 pm, wrote:
On Tue, 29 May 2012 10:56:27 -0400, Oscar wrote:
On 5/29/2012 10:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In , says....

On 5/29/2012 9:47 AM, iBoaterer wrote:

Simply and well stated facts.

Why Republicans Have It Wrong on the Economy
Guess what? Europe is officially back in a recession. Unemployment is
up, profits are down. But not here in America. Not yet anyway. And the
reason? While European countries inflicted huge cutbacks in government
jobs and services, American government invested in the private sector.

True, government jobs and services are on the downturn in the US, but
the difference is that while Europe exercised austerity measures,
America had a stimulus package.

Despite the hand wringing and protests from the right, the federal
government single-handedly saved the American auto industry. Had the
Republicans been in power in 2008 we would no longer have an auto
industry in America today. And millions more would be out of work..

What concerns me is that this could have a ripple effect on our economy.
Will Europe?s economic woes, based on Republican ideals of economic
austerity, translate into a recession here, despite our best efforts to
create an economy that is slowly but surely improving?

And Americans need to ask themselves if they are better off now than
they were at the end of the Bush regime. A regime that seems to have
brought down the world economy in the blink of an eye. They need to ask
themselves that question, because the answer is invariably ?Uh?.yeah.?

Had a terrible time with the heat this weekend celebrating Memorial day
at the Race Track. It was hell camping and racing for the day... How was
your weekend?

It was fine. Cooked ribs and chicken for an informal type of cul de sac
party.

While you were celebrating cul-de-sacs, the rest of us were observing
Memorial Day.

I was offshore, fishing.

I couldn't go boating this weekend. Local lakes and rivers are way to
shallow *for comfort. We need some northern rain badly. No- we need
some local rain badly. It's really getting dry around the midwest.

WOW! *Missed that! I thought the Midwest had a TON of muchly unwanted
precipitation. My bad.

Really it IS dry around here. in my locale there hasn't been a healthy
rain on about two months. Field corn has it's leaves rapped up tight
like a Cuban cigar. Lot's of places the corn loks akin to a pineapple
crop.

One local river in the Wabash and there are places you can about walk
across it on the sand bars.

In article ,
says...

On Tue, 29 May 2012 09:47:10 -0400, iBoaterer wrote:


Simply and well stated facts.

Why Republicans Have It Wrong on the Economy
Guess what? Europe is officially back in a recession. Unemployment is
up, profits are down. But not here in America. Not yet anyway. And the
reason? While European countries inflicted huge cutbacks in government
jobs and services, American government invested in the private sector.

True, government jobs and services are on the downturn in the US, but
the difference is that while Europe exercised austerity measures,
America had a stimulus package.

Despite the hand wringing and protests from the right, the federal
government single-handedly saved the American auto industry. Had the
Republicans been in power in 2008 we would no longer have an auto
industry in America today. And millions more would be out of work.

What concerns me is that this could have a ripple effect on our economy.
Will Europe?s economic woes, based on Republican ideals of economic
austerity, translate into a recession here, despite our best efforts to
create an economy that is slowly but surely improving?

And Americans need to ask themselves if they are better off now than
they were at the end of the Bush regime. A regime that seems to have
brought down the world economy in the blink of an eye. They need to ask
themselves that question, because the answer is invariably ?Uh?.yeah.?


Europe resorted to austerity because they ran out of other people's
money to spend. That is going to happen to us too.
Entitlements and interest on the debt consumes every dollar we take
in. The rest is borrowed

Yes, it will happen to us if the right wing has there way.

On 5/29/12 10:30 AM, wrote:
On Tue, 29 May 2012 09:47:10 -0400, wrote:


Simply and well stated facts.

Why Republicans Have It Wrong on the Economy
Guess what? Europe is officially back in a recession. Unemployment is
up, profits are down. But not here in America. Not yet anyway. And the
reason? While European countries inflicted huge cutbacks in government
jobs and services, American government invested in the private sector.

True, government jobs and services are on the downturn in the US, but
the difference is that while Europe exercised austerity measures,
America had a stimulus package.

Despite the hand wringing and protests from the right, the federal
government single-handedly saved the American auto industry. Had the
Republicans been in power in 2008 we would no longer have an auto
industry in America today. And millions more would be out of work.

What concerns me is that this could have a ripple effect on our economy.
Will Europe?s economic woes, based on Republican ideals of economic
austerity, translate into a recession here, despite our best efforts to
create an economy that is slowly but surely improving?

And Americans need to ask themselves if they are better off now than
they were at the end of the Bush regime. A regime that seems to have
brought down the world economy in the blink of an eye. They need to ask
themselves that question, because the answer is invariably ?Uh?.yeah.?


Europe resorted to austerity because they ran out of other people's
money to spend. That is going to happen to us too.
Entitlements and interest on the debt consumes every dollar we take
in. The rest is borrowed


There used to be a sort of equilibrium between the right wing's
rapaciousness and the determination of the lower and middle income
classes to climb up the ladder of success. But the rich have, for the
most part, cut the rungs off the bottom and middle of that ladder.
Without a strong middle class and the ability of the masses to achieve
it, there's little reason for this country to exist.