Sonny Clark
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So, unemployment is down, the stock market is up, and the folks in Washington D.C. are bragging and gloating about positive economic news. But, wait, lets look at reality and see what is really happening.
5 Facts That Show Half of America Is Seriously Struggling.
The media celebrates "economic growth," while new data shows most Americans are barely surviving.
Happy Monday! S&P 500 now up 10% for year --CNN Money
Third-quarter U.S. economic growth strongest in 11 years --Reuters
The U.S. economy is on a tear --Wall Street Journal
(1) -- No Money for Unexpected Bills
(2) -- 40 Percent Collapse in Household Wealth
(3) -- Cost of Living Surges as Income Falls
(4) -- Lots of New Jobs (Below Living Wage)
(5) -- Our Greatest Shame: Half of the Children Feeling Poverty
5 Facts That Show Half of America Is Seriously Struggling Alternet
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What recovery? The facts do not support the rhetoric. Main Street America is not Wall Street. Political talking points, especially those generated in the oval office, do not correspond to reality and economic conditions of John Q. Public.
5 Facts That Show Half of America Is Seriously Struggling.
The media celebrates "economic growth," while new data shows most Americans are barely surviving.
Happy Monday! S&P 500 now up 10% for year --CNN Money
Third-quarter U.S. economic growth strongest in 11 years --Reuters
The U.S. economy is on a tear --Wall Street Journal
(1) -- No Money for Unexpected Bills
(2) -- 40 Percent Collapse in Household Wealth
(3) -- Cost of Living Surges as Income Falls
(4) -- Lots of New Jobs (Below Living Wage)
(5) -- Our Greatest Shame: Half of the Children Feeling Poverty
5 Facts That Show Half of America Is Seriously Struggling Alternet
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What recovery? The facts do not support the rhetoric. Main Street America is not Wall Street. Political talking points, especially those generated in the oval office, do not correspond to reality and economic conditions of John Q. Public.