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Originally posted by RallyJon
The economy is strongest when productivity is high and there are still enough unemployed people around who will work for pennies.
So, you're willing to work for pennies for the sake of the economy? Bully for you. I'll send word down to HR and we'll get that taken care of ASAP.

Somehow, you think our consumer economy is best off when people can't afford the stuff they're making? Then who in the hell is going to buy the stuff?

Right now the U.S. economy is lean, mean and ready for growth.
And I have a bridge I'd like to sell you.

Keep an eye on those 10-Qs
You mean the ones that keep getting re-stated?

These rank and file firms have strong earnings growth and backlog is up (means future sales will be up).
Please cite.

In most sectors, the pipeline is squeaky clean, too. That means consumer demand will drive production very directly.
Oh, you mean the consumer demand that's been driven by CC and refi debt for the past 3 years? That well is about empty...

The gun is loaded and cocked--that much is clear.
To whom?

Whether the consumer pulls the trigger remains to be seen...
(*looks in the well*) Not today...

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