Bush vs Barry charts

[Fabbs]

To get us started:
https://scontent.fsan1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12049656_957087081051013_1392168113658655921_n.png ?oh=9a343b9cfa6c005244049325fc975c03&oe=56A84A52

[Fabbs]

The *anti gov't spending* Repugnatins
Notice also Billy Clinton vs St Ronnie and Bushit #1
http://b-i.forbesimg.com/rickungar/files/2013/10/MW-AR658_spendi_20120521163312_ME11.jpg

[Pelicans78]

Republicans are no different than Democrats when it comes to big spending.

[Fabbs]

http://www.cps-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bush-vs-obama-jobs-stimulus.jpg

[cd021]

I Miss W :cry

[boutons_deux]

Republicans are no different than Democrats when it comes to big spending.

false. They are WORSE than Dems. St Ronnie doubled the national debt, dubya tripled it.

[Wild Cobra]

To get us started:
https://scontent.fsan1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12049656_957087081051013_1392168113658655921_n.png ?oh=9a343b9cfa6c005244049325fc975c03&oe=56A84A52

I have a friend who's family owns cherry orchards if you would like to do some more picking.

[boutons_deux]

I have a friend who's family owns cherry orchards if you would like to do some more picking.

Bogues Wars Started and Botched

Obama zero

shrub 2

US military lives, bodies, minds WASTED

Obama zero

shrub 5000+ and counting

[pgardn]

The use of Stunet to ruin and make the Iranians change out their centrifuges was developed under Bush...

We could go on. It is always convenient to label good trends as your accomplishments, and pawn off bad trends as your predecessor's fault. Boots loves this game. Some of the good numbers are probably the fault/ accomplishment of neither as individuals. Congress, the Fed, the rest of the WORLD.... they actually play a significant role.

[DarrinS]

Did Bush cause the financial crisis of 2007-2008?

[boutons_deux]

Did Bush cause the financial crisis of 2007-2008?

dubya's DoJ shut down 19 states' attempt to stop predatory (mortgage) lending, so, yes.

[DarrinS]

dubya's DoJ shut down 19 states' attempt to stop predatory (mortgage) lending, so, yes.

And the Dems shut down the Fanny/Freddy regulator.

[hater]

Did Bush cause the financial crisis of 2007-2008?

Is the sky blue?

[DarrinS]

Is the sky blue?

Lol, simpleton

[hater]

Is water wet?

Any other questions?

[boutons_deux]

And the Dems shut down the Fanny/Freddy regulator.

F & F deposit $50B/year into the general fund, is why even the Repugs refused to privatize F & F.

[DMX7]

To get us started:
https://scontent.fsan1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12049656_957087081051013_1392168113658655921_n.png ?oh=9a343b9cfa6c005244049325fc975c03&oe=56A84A52

That looks familiar from last week's Real Time with Bill Maher.

[Ignignokt]

To get us started:
https://scontent.fsan1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12049656_957087081051013_1392168113658655921_n.png ?oh=9a343b9cfa6c005244049325fc975c03&oe=56A84A52

If a large segment of the workforce has stopped looking for work, wouldn't the labor participation rate be a better indicator? Just a question.

[boutons_deux]

If a large segment of the workforce has stopped looking for work, wouldn't the labor participation rate be a better indicator? Just a question.

http://www.businessinsider.com/labor-force-participation-rate-falls-to-38-year-low-2015-7

better indicator of what?

[Th'Pusher]

If a large segment of the workforce has stopped looking for work, wouldn't the labor participation rate be a better indicator? Just a question.

You realize baby boomers are retiring in droves now, right?

[boutons_deux]

You realize baby boomers are retiring in droves now, right?

retired people are considered part of participating laborers?

[pgardn]

Is water wet?

Any other questions?

Is gasoline wet?

[ChumpDumper]

Dude only has a little over a year left to destroy America. You think he would've been further along by now.

[mingus]

There were more people looking for jobs/in work force under Bush by quite a bit. What other statistic is left out? What about urban employment rates? Debt?

Not a Bush defender, he fucked this country up the ass in foreign policy so badly and unforgivably. But cherry picking is cherry picking

[Trill Clinton]

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[Trill Clinton]

i'm not an obama fan but he's done a much better job than both bush's

[ChumpDumper]

637660853286907904Not terribly weird tbh. Kinda cute.

[Ignignokt]

http://www.businessinsider.com/labor-force-participation-rate-falls-to-38-year-low-2015-7

better indicator of what?

people actually employed, or the administration's ability to get american's jobs.

[boutons_deux]

people actually employed, or the administration's ability to get american's jobs.

what? a righwingnut thinking it's govt's job to create jobs (and wealth)??

Don't you losers say ONLY private enterprise, and tax-avoiding/evading "job creators", create jobs and wealth?

[Ignignokt]

what? a righwingnut thinking it's govt's job to create jobs (and wealth)??

Don't you losers say ONLY private enterprise, and tax-avoiding/evading "job creators", create jobs and wealth?

the burden of proof is on you. If you are making the assertion that the current administration is doing a good job at creating jobs, you have to prove your case.

[Splits]

I have a friend who's family owns cherry orchards if you would like to do some more picking.

Please do provide the counter argument. Cherry pick all you want. Let's see some numbers.

[Th'Pusher]

retired people are considered part of participating laborers?
Old people are dropping out of the labor force effectively lowering the participation rate.

[TeyshaBlue]

Please do provide the counter argument. Cherry pick all you want. Let's see some numbers.

Probably absurdly easy to take the chart apart but Fabbs couldn't be bothered to link the source.

[boutons_deux]

Old people are dropping out of the labor force effectively lowering the participation rate.

it's a rate, a %age, not number. people retire, they reduce the total number of the labor force. and many boomers were screwed through their prime earning years, the pas 35+ years, by stagnate income and high health insurance, health costs, so Ms they are working well past retirement age.

[Th'Pusher]

it's a rate, a %age, not number. people retire, they reduce the total number of the labor force. and many boomers were screwed through their prime earning years, the pas 35+ years, by stagnate income and high health insurance, health costs, so Ms they are working well past retirement age.

From the article you posted...

Part of that drop was in response to the economic crisis that started in 2008, and part of the drop comes from demographic factors like the aging of the US population and the retirement of the baby boomers.

[Th'Pusher]

it's a rate, a %age, not number. people retire, they reduce the total number of the labor force. and many boomers were screwed through their prime earning years, the pas 35+ years, by stagnate income and high health insurance, health costs, so Ms they are working well past retirement age.

More: http://qz.com/286213/the-chart-obama-haters-love-most-and-the-truth-behind-it/

[boutons_deux]

From the article you posted...

Part of that drop was in response to the economic crisis that started in 2008, and part of the drop comes from demographic factors like the aging of the US population and the retirement of the baby boomers.

how can a retired person be considered part of the labor force for the labor participation rate? they are voluntarily OUT of the labor force.

[Jacob1983]

How many drone strikes have happened under Obama? Is Gitmo closed? Is the Patriot Act still in effect?

[Fabbs]

How many drone strikes have happened under Obama? Is Gitmo closed? Is the Patriot Act still in effect?
A whole lot of bad guys taken out.

No it's still open.

Yes they still cheat. Are getting fattened up at 9-1 for another playoff loss.