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Tuesday, September 16, 2008 2:14:51 PM
In 2006 America voted for change
George Bush has been in office for 7 1/2 years. The first six the economy was fine.
A little over two years ago:
1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high;
2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon;
3) The unemployment rate was 4.5%.
4) The DOW JONES hit a record high -- 14,000+
5) American's were buying new cars, taking cruises and vacations overseas, living large!
But Americans wanted 'CHANGE'! So, in 2006 they voted in a Democratic congress & yep -- we got 'CHANGE' all right!
1) Consumer confidence has plummeted;
2) Gasoline is now over $4 a gallon & climbing;
3) Unemployment is up to 5% (a 10% increase);
4) Americans have seen their home equity drop by $12 trillion dollars & prices are still dropping;
5) 1% of American homes are in foreclosure.
6) The Dow is probing another low ~11,300
7) $2.5 trillion dollars has evaporated from stocks, bonds and mutual fund investment portfolios.
Yep, in 2006 America voted for change. And we got it! A Democratic congress, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid.
Now the Democrats' candidate for president -- and the polls say he's gonna be 'the man' -- claims he's gonna really give us change! Just how much more 'change' do you think you can stand?
Have a very nice day.








