What makes someone a “Conservative”?

[jacksonlamb]

FALSE!
Spin it however you may, Biden has 3 consecutive recessions from Q3 2023 to Q1 2025.

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"officially recognized recession" ? HA HA HA.

Translation - officially redefined recession to sanitize Biden's horrifying numbers.

Every day since 1974, when economist Julius Shiskin set the definition of a recession, as two consecutive quarters of decline in real gross domestic product (GDP), and it has been the standard taught in 4,000 college classrooms across the USA - until just recently when leftist economics "teachers" laughably decided to create a host of new definitions, to cover up Obama & Biden's many recessions. Ho hum.

Your words meaning nothing compared to the evidence.

You are wrong now and normally, as well.

 

[jacksonlamb]

3 consecutive recessions. Wanna see the numbers ?
Available on request, with link.

Why? You don't accept others betterthanyour links.

 

[jacksonlamb]

If you weren't such a moron, you'd know how to spell "moron".

No, it is maroon, from Bugs Bunny.

 

[protectionist]

The AI evidence is cited.

You, protectionist, are just gibbering like an ape.

AI ? Give us a break.

 

[protectionist]

No, it is maroon, from Bugs Bunny.

Nice try.

 

[protectionist]

Your words meaning nothing compared to the evidence.

You are wrong now and normally, as well.

I posted the evidence. Biden had 3 consecutive recessions. In addition to the link, I went to the trouble of hand typing the whole kit & kaboodle. All 3 recessions, with declining GDPs. (Post # 616)

 

[AzogtheDefiler]

It is really measured by how much of an asshole they are.

Are you talking about your junk again?

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

I posted the evidence. Biden had 3 consecutive recessions. In addition to the link, I went to the trouble of hand typing the whole kit & kaboodle. All 3 recessions, with declining GDPs. (Post # 616)

Declining growth still isn't a decline in GDP.

 

[jacksonlamb]

AI ? Give us a break.

You? Broken.

Anyone who dismisses AI is a fool.

 

[jacksonlamb]

Nice try.

What a maroon!

Bugs Bunny's iconic catchphrase is "What a maroon!", which he famously uses to insult someone's intelligence. This phrase is a clever malapropism, substituting "moron" for "maroon," and has become a hallmark of Bugs Bunny's character. The phrase has been used in numerous Looney Tunes cartoons, often delivered with a dismissive tone, showcasing Bugs Bunny's wit and resourcefulness.

For a visual representation, you can check out the video titled "Bugs Bunny Ultra Maroon - What a Maroon" on YouTube.

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[jacksonlamb]

I posted the evidence. Biden had 3 consecutive recessions. In addition to the link, I went to the trouble of hand typing the whole kit & kaboodle. All 3 recessions, with declining GDPs. (Post # 616)

Did Biden's term have three recessions? What a maroon!

No. Authoritative economic data shows zero NBER‑defined recessions during Joe Biden’s presidency.

What counts as a recession?​

In the United States, recessions are not declared by presidents, Congress, or the media. They are formally dated by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), which defines a recession as a “significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months.”

This is the only official arbiter used by economists, federal agencies, and financial institutions.

What the data shows for Biden’s term (Jan 2021–Jan 2025)​

• The only recession near this period was the COVID‑19 recession, which ended in April 2020, before Biden took office.
• NBER has not declared any recession during Biden’s presidency.
• Economic indicators during his term show:
  
  • Positive GDP growth each year (e.g., 2.8% in 2024)
  • Strong job recovery and unemployment averaging 4.1%
  • Inflation spikes in 2022, but inflation alone does not constitute a recession.

Even critics who argue about “technical recessions” (two quarters of negative GDP) are referring to Q1–Q2 2022, but NBER explicitly did not classify that period as a recession because employment, income, and industrial production remained strong.

Why some people claim “three recessions”?​

This claim circulates in political discussions but does not match NBER data. It usually stems from:

• Misuse of the “two‑quarter GDP” rule
• Political rhetoric
• Confusion between slowdowns, inflation, and recessions

None of these are recognized as recessions by the official body that dates them.

Bottom line​

According to the only official recession‑dating authority, the U.S. had zero recessions during Biden’s presidency. Always confirm political or economic claims with trusted, nonpartisan sources such as NBER, BLS, BEA, or FactCheck.org.

www.factcheck.org/2025/10/bidens-final-numbers/?utm_source=copilot.com

 

[protectionist]

What a maroon!

Bugs Bunny's iconic catchphrase is "What a maroon!", which he famously uses to insult someone's intelligence. This phrase is a clever malapropism, substituting "moron" for "maroon," and has become a hallmark of Bugs Bunny's character. The phrase has been used in numerous Looney Tunes cartoons, often delivered with a dismissive tone, showcasing Bugs Bunny's wit and resourcefulness.

For a visual representation, you can check out the video titled "Bugs Bunny Ultra Maroon - What a Maroon" on YouTube.
English-Grammar-Lessons.com

I don't watch Bugs Bunny. I'm older than 7.

 

[jacksonlamb]

I don't watch Bugs Bunny. I'm older than 7.

What a maroon. You were 7 once. You missed out then.

 

[protectionist]

Every day since 1974, when economist Julius Shiskin set the definition of a recession, as two consecutive quarters of decline in real gross domestic product (GDP), and it has been the standard taught in 4,000 college classrooms across the USA - until just recently when leftist economics "teachers" laughably decided to create a host of new definitions, to cover up Obama & Biden's many recessions. Ho hum.

Did Biden's term have three recessions? What a maroon!

No. Authoritative economic data shows zero NBER‑defined recessions during Joe Biden’s presidency.

What counts as a recession?​

In the United States, recessions are not declared by presidents, Congress, or the media. They are formally dated by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), which defines a recession as a “significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months.”

This is the only official arbiter used by economists, federal agencies, and financial institutions.

What the data shows for Biden’s term (Jan 2021–Jan 2025)​

• The only recession near this period was the COVID‑19 recession, which ended in April 2020, before Biden took office.
• NBER has not declared any recession during Biden’s presidency.
• Economic indicators during his term show:
  • Positive GDP growth each year (e.g., 2.8% in 2024)
  • Strong job recovery and unemployment averaging 4.1%
  • Inflation spikes in 2022, but inflation alone does not constitute a recession.

Even critics who argue about “technical recessions” (two quarters of negative GDP) are referring to Q1–Q2 2022, but NBER explicitly did not classify that period as a recession because employment, income, and industrial production remained strong.

Why some people claim “three recessions”?​

This claim circulates in political discussions but does not match NBER data. It usually stems from:

• Misuse of the “two‑quarter GDP” rule
• Political rhetoric
• Confusion between slowdowns, inflation, and recessions

None of these are recognized as recessions by the official body that dates them.

Bottom line​

According to the only official recession‑dating authority, the U.S. had zero recessions during Biden’s presidency. Always confirm political or economic claims with trusted, nonpartisan sources such as NBER, BLS, BEA, or FactCheck.org.

www.factcheck.org/2025/10/bidens-final-numbers/?utm_source=copilot.com

"official body : HA HA HA. Fool! the Shiskin definition of a recession has been the ONLY definition of a recession for 52 years, and that has not changed one iota, despite looney liberals thinking they can come along and change over half a century of college economics, just by saying so.

Also, if you go through the NBER's rather vague definition of a recession, there is not a single thing about it that is at variance from the long established Shiskin definition.

In general the Shiskin definition, , is still firmly implanted in the minds of the millions of Americans who received it college economics classrooms for decades.

You can call it whatever you wish, but with the Shiskin definition applying clearly (according to the BEA, Dept of Commerce) with Biden's time in office from Q3 2023 to Q1 2025 (almost 2 years), and GDPs dropping continually, it is a very bad report on that time period (when inflation was astronomical to boot)