General Politics NY Times...what a difference the candidate makes

**mlyonsd** · 10-31-2012, 07:13 PM

Then and Now

The New York Times seems to be changing with time when it comes to interpreting the country's economic outlook.

This is an editorial from October 29, 1992 -- quote -- "President Bush smiled when he learned this week that economic growth during the third quarter reached a surprising 2.7 percent, almost twice the previous rate. But his smile shouldn't be broad. The new figure almost certainly exaggerates the health of the economy, which continues to creep along at a painfully slow pace. Even the 2.7 figure is half the normal rate of recovery and not enough to bring down unemployment."

And then there was this from three days ago -- this past Saturday, October 27 -- quote -- "The slow pace of the nation's economic recovery has picked up a bit lately. In the third quarter, the economy grew at an annual rate of 2 percent, beating expectations and the 1.3 percent growth in the second quarter. Over the past year, the growth rate has been 2.3 percent. At that pace there's enough momentum to keep unemployment -- currently 7.8 percent -- from getting much worse."

http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/specia...visit-internet

La literatura · 10-31-2012, 07:24 PM

Context can matter.

**Mr. Kotter** · 10-31-2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Literature

Context can matter.

Not for Dittoheads.

**mlyonsd** · 10-31-2012, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Literature

Context can matter.

Maybe you should explain the context.

HonestChieffan · 10-31-2012, 08:04 PM

I think it pretty clear. Dems are happy with a shitty gdp. Reps expect more

La literatura · 10-31-2012, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Maybe you should explain the context.

Sure; in 2008, the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression occurred.

**mlyonsd** · 10-31-2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Literature

Sure; in 2008, the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression occurred.

The rate to bring down unemployment is quoted from the NY Times, not me.

**Mr. Kotter** · 10-31-2012, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

I think it pretty clear. Dems are happy with a shitty gdp. Reps expect more

Yeah, one set of data coming out of a brief recession at the end of the largest peace time expansion of the economy in history to that point....and the other following the second worst economic recession in history on the heels of 7 years of economic struggle to rebound from 911. Yet, we are to have the same expectations out of those two completely different contexts.

Apparently the right can't tell the difference between apples and watermellons.

Dittos, man.

**mlyonsd** · 10-31-2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

Yeah, one set of data coming out of a brief recession at the end of the largest peace time expansion of the economy in history to that point....and the other following the second worst economic recession in history on the heels of 7 years of economic struggle to rebound from 911. Yet, we are to have the same expectations out of those two completely different contexts.

Apparently the right can't tell the difference between apples and watermellons.

Dittos, man.

Do me a favor and move to another state where stupid people are more common.

**Mr. Kotter** · 10-31-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Do me a favor and move to another state where stupid people are more common.

So I could perhaps enlighten and educate them...because clearly you and so many others in this state are beyond help?

BTW...I'm not surprised you decided to ignore the content and substance entirely, and go directly to the personal attacks. As cynical as I have become....even I try to address content when given a real opportunity. Not you tea party types though, eh?

**J Diddy** · 10-31-2012, 08:27 PM

Couldn't find an editorial from 1812 to compare todays economy to?

**Mr. Kotter** · 10-31-2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Diddy

Couldn't find an editorial from 1812 to compare todays economy to?

Come on, JD....1812 and 2012....the only difference is 200 years bra. That's the only thing, man.

**J Diddy** · 10-31-2012, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

Come on, JD....1812 and 2012....the only difference is 200 years bra. That's the only thing, man.

Apples and oranges

Apples and oranges

**Mr. Kotter** · 10-31-2012, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Diddy

Apples and oranges

Apples and oranges

Nah, man....watermellons and watermellons, bra.

**mlyonsd** · 10-31-2012, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

So I could perhaps enlighten and educate them...because clearly you and so many others in this state are beyond help?

BTW...I'm not surprised you decided to ignore the content and substance entirely, and go directly to the personal attacks. As cynical as I have become....even I try to address content when given a real opportunity. Not you tea party types though, eh?

Yes, the people of New York or Oregon would welcome you with open arms.

Good luck. Make us proud.

PS, you didn't address anything.

10-31-2012, 07:13 PM
mlyonsd Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Spink, SD Casino cash: $28897	NY Times...what a difference the candidate makes Then and Now The New York Times seems to be changing with time when it comes to interpreting the country's economic outlook. This is an editorial from October 29, 1992 -- quote -- "President Bush smiled when he learned this week that economic growth during the third quarter reached a surprising 2.7 percent, almost twice the previous rate. But his smile shouldn't be broad. The new figure almost certainly exaggerates the health of the economy, which continues to creep along at a painfully slow pace. Even the 2.7 figure is half the normal rate of recovery and not enough to bring down unemployment." And then there was this from three days ago -- this past Saturday, October 27 -- quote -- "The slow pace of the nation's economic recovery has picked up a bit lately. In the third quarter, the economy grew at an annual rate of 2 percent, beating expectations and the 1.3 percent growth in the second quarter. Over the past year, the growth rate has been 2.3 percent. At that pace there's enough momentum to keep unemployment -- currently 7.8 percent -- from getting much worse." http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/specia...visit-internet
Posts: 22,242

10-31-2012, 07:24 PM	#2
La literatura MVP Join Date: Nov 2011 Casino cash: $50809	Context can matter.
Posts: 7,171

10-31-2012, 08:04 PM	#5
HonestChieffan Hoffa called me an SOB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the Country in MO Casino cash: $1220224	I think it pretty clear. Dems are happy with a shitty gdp. Reps expect more __________________ "The best time to sell peanuts is when the circus is in town."
Posts: 21,872

10-31-2012, 08:27 PM	#11
J Diddy Angel on my shoulder Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Pitt State baby Casino cash: $121467	Couldn't find an editorial from 1812 to compare todays economy to?
Posts: 22,497

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode