In addition to the SCOTUS ruling on guns, we now have this: US economy logs 1 percent growth in first quarter. I guess the liberal's feeble attempts to will the economy into a recession is still failing.

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I want to die peacefully, like my grandfather.

not like the other passengers who were screaming in terror as the car went over the cliff.

there's a difference between willing something to happen and screaming foul over inept management, malfeasance and looting.

fact is they just sunk $168 billion INTO the economy as part of the stimulus package, and that's where a good portion of the increase is coming from.

in business, projet managers that throw money at problems without a commensurate return end up in the unemployment line long before the four years are up.

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Originally posted by Kegler300:
In addition to the SCOTUS ruling on guns, we now have this: US economy logs 1 percent growth in first quarter. I guess the liberal's feeble attempts to will the economy into a recession is still failing.

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Whatever you're smoking...don't get caught!
1. Current Economic Indicators
Inflation 4.08 %
GDP Growth 0.96 %
Unemployment 5.50 %
Gold $/oz 909.50
Oil $/bbl 139.64
Prime 5.00 %
http://forecasts.org/unemploy.htm

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks Sharply Off; Dow Poised For Worst Close Since 2006

3. Crude for August delivery reached a high of $140.39 a barrel in electronic trading on Globex. It was last up $5.34, or 3.6%, at $139.89 on that exchange. August crude was up $5 at $139.55 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, after trading as high as $140.

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/djf500/200...E000731_FORTUNE5.htm

4. Value of the U.S. Dollar
From Kimberly Amadeo,
Your Guide to US Economy.
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Value of the U.S. Dollar Compared to Other Currencies: The U.S. dollar is most easily measured by its exchange rate, which compares its value to other currencies. For example, on March 3, 2008, a Euro was worth $1.58. The dollar has declined in 40% value in the last six years, when a Euro was only worth 87 cents. (Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Historical Exchange Rates)
http://useconomy.about.com/od/tradepolicy/p/Dollar_Value.htm

5. 27 May 2008 - GDP figures push markets in the red
http://www.therandtoday.com/2008/05/27/daily-wrap-27-ma...-markets-in-the-red/

6. US National Debt (this one’s fun, you can watch it climb, just hit refresh)
http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/

Great news about the right to bear arms... I'm all for it.

But the economy is definitely still a problem.

Rule of Thumb:
If the stock market drops substantially, it's bad news for investors.
If the unemployment rate increases, it's bad news for workers.
If they both get bad news...hang on to your ***-ets.

Perhaps I'm wrong, I hope I'm not, but.....

If one looks over the past few years, everytime there's been a Presidential Election, the economy takes a nosedive.

After the election is over, things start picking up again.

Glad the SCOTUS finally made a ruling on the second amendment. It was however a split decision, makes you wonder about the other four...
Respectfully, SUNLINER81

I don't see how you consider this bad news for the liberals. The decision sets a firm precedent and finally establishes a base line. Governments still have a say on who can own weapons, the type and other requirements. It is not as if anyone can own and carry. Most liberals never wanted to ban all weapons, which has been the cry from the conservatives and in particular the NRA. The liberals just wanted some semblance of order and reasonable control. Now that there is a base line drawn, this can be accomplished without some people screaming that this is just the first step in banning all weapons.

What went up 1%? All most people care about is the unemployment went up .5%, and that is more important than an increase in the overall economy. For those who fear or have lost a job, they really don't care how the investors, CEOs and other wealthy people have increased their wealth.

So, get a grip on reality!

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Originally posted by SUNLINER81:
Glad the SCOTUS finally made a ruling on the second amendment. It was however a split decision, makes you wonder about the other four...
Respectfully, SUNLINER81

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4. Value of the U.S. Dollar

This is what hurts the most...and the government is just going to keep right on printing money and driving it further and further into the hole. The value of the USD is where it all starts...or ends?