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Trust_Reality

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10. When everyone is saying "economy," we have a social psychology phenomenon.

Reply to snot (Reply #9)

Fri Nov 8, 2024, 03:00 PM

Nov 8

The economy is booming. But life (earning a living, etc.) is tough for a whole lot of people -- because a few hundred people have all of the wealth... and want even more.

When voters say it's the economy, it's not the economy, It is ego, fear, or racism, something they are ashamed to admit.

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Competency and character surely are of no importance to them. Diamond_Dog Nov 8 #2

I agree competency is important, but somehow decency seems more important to me if I have to make a choice. Martin68 Nov 8 #3

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I think that's true. snot Nov 8 #9

When everyone is saying "economy," we have a social psychology phenomenon. Trust_Reality Nov 8 #10

Not necessarily. For one thing, Fox News et al broadcast an incessant drumbeat that the economy was terrible and it Martin68 Nov 8 #11

I disagree. snot Nov 9 #13

This is true - but opinions differ on the cause of the higher prices. harumph Nov 9 #14

No argument there! snot Nov 9 #15

Yeah, rape is not decent. onecaliberal Nov 8 #12