Good News, Bad News
Good news first: we’re still in recession and stimulus smoke and mirrors have produced nothing.
What’s that, you say? Shouldn’t that be the bad news?
Factory production declined in October, signaling that consumers and businesses remain cautious in their spending and suggesting a sluggish economic recovery.
At the same time, the weak economy is keeping inflation in check. Wholesale prices rose less than expected last month.
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A rebound in auto production, driven by the government’s now-defunct Cash for Clunkers program, has boosted industrial production in recent months. Car production sagged in October.
Barack Obama promised us cake and ice cream and hot dogs and chocolate bars. Now, we have the inevitable tummy ache. But the good news is that after we hurl it all up in a foul-smelling splatter, we won’t have gained any weight. That’s the lesson I’ve learned.
Carol said,
November 17, 2009 @ 8:26 pm
I really don’t know why you don’t blog under the name of “Little Mary Sunshine” or maybe even “Pollyanna.” I just don’t understand why not.
Bloodthirsty Liberal said,
November 17, 2009 @ 8:53 pm
We thought about it. But we got into a huge argument over who was nicer. I’m actually much nicer, but he didn’t agree. We almost didn’t talk for two weeks. That’s how Bloodthirsty Liberal was born. Although BTL might have other memories.
- Aggie
Bloodthirsty Liberal said,
November 18, 2009 @ 6:21 am
I thought Polly-f**king-anna.com would capture the spirit of what we were trying to accomplish. But it was taken (or ought to be).
BTL
Bloodthirsty Liberal said,
November 18, 2009 @ 8:05 am
When (if) we ever get around to setting up an online store, do you think bumper stickers and t-shirts reading “I banged Pollyanna” will sell?
I mean, I’d buy one, but we already know how sick I am.
BTL