12 Jul 2023 1:04 pm
Now you're changing the subject. You were touting Stink Fingers approval rating being similar to Reagan, while ignoring the disapproval that is always include in those discussions. Those that disapprove are, in my opinion, a more meaningful number. Both parties have "yellow dog" members who will always be in the approve group...independents and cross-over voters typically fall in the disapprove group.Bruce » 12 Jul 2023, 11:51 am » wrote: ↑ Same headlines though. I lived through 1983.
—-The consumer price index rose 0.2% in June and was up 3% from a year ago, the lowest level since March 2021.Excluding food and energy, core CPI increased 0.2% and 4.8%, respectively.Soft gains in food prices and declines in used vehicle and airline prices helped keep inflation down, while shelter prices continued to rise.Worker wages adjusted for inflation increased 1.2% from a year ago.
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There is one huge difference.
Uncle Joe is lowering deficits each month as federal revenues increase and federal spending decreases on poverty programs.
Reagan was a reckless spender of borrowed money.
I adored and worshipped Reagan, but the national debt tripled on his watch.