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In reply to the discussion: Historically speaking , is this a quick recovery ? [View all]Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)24. Agreed
While technically in a recovery, reality on the ground tends to continue to be a bit bleak.
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Virginia hit a record number (900k) people who applied for emergency food aid in november
peacebird
Dec 2011
#3
I do not blame Obama, but I also do not think that we are in any sort of healthy "recovery"
peacebird
Dec 2011
#6
ok, if Obama really wants to be re-elected he needs to keep all those charts & graphs & SHOW
StarsInHerHair
Dec 2011
#38
The George W. Bush Great Recession/Depression was America's 2nd greatest economic downturn
mikekohr
Dec 2011
#22
I think the comparisons of data pre and post Stimulus is the most compelling. nt
JoePhilly
Dec 2011
#34