More evidence we're near (or at) the bottom

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WASHINGTON – More evidence emerged Friday that the recession is easing, with output by the nation's factories, mines and utilities falling at the slowest pace in six months.

At least one area of the economy is flat, but that's welcome news. Consumer prices were level in April after a slight dip the prior month.

Inflation usually doesn't pick up until well after a recovery begins, noted Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wachovia. If the economy rebounds late this year, as many analysts expect, prices likely will be stable until 2011, he said.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090515/ap_on_...c_fi/us_economy

[AlHayatZween 2]

first of all, is Wachovia still even a bank ?

secondly, i fear i've lost faith in all that's coming out of washington. did u see Palosi in one of the press conferences? she couldn't even find the paper someone must have told her to read off of...

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

first of all, is Wachovia still even a bank ?

secondly, i fear i've lost faith in all that's coming out of washington. did u see Palosi in one of the press conferences? she couldn't even find the paper someone must have told her to read off of...

pelosi is in deep ish.

she enabled torture and is now being called on it.

[Peikko 1,575]

Could be worse, every politician could be involved in expenses scandals...

[mawilson 2,133]

Yep... Pelosi is a liability now. Say good-bye.

[AlHayatZween 2]

do you think they start out bad?

or Washington makes them bad?

[peejay 327]

do you think they start out bad?

or Washington makes them bad?

They start out bad and Washington just makes them worse.

[GaryC 7]

do you think they start out bad?

or Washington makes them bad?

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Now that one party has full control it's inevitable.

[ready4ONE 5,400]

do you think they start out bad?

or Washington makes them bad?

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Now that one party has full control it's inevitable.

The old vice versa theory, yet when the Pub's had full control... Oh why bother!

[GaryC 7]

do you think they start out bad?

or Washington makes them bad?

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Now that one party has full control it's inevitable.

The old vice versa theory, yet when the Pub's had full control... Oh why bother!

They were corrupted also. It's OK to say it. The dems and reps are both corrupted.

[ready4ONE 5,400]

do you think they start out bad?

or Washington makes them bad?

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Now that one party has full control it's inevitable.

The old vice versa theory, yet when the Pub's had full control... Oh why bother!

They were corrupted also. It's OK to say it. The dems and reps are both corrupted.

Agreed!

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

WASHINGTON – More evidence emerged Friday that the recession is easing, with output by the nation's factories, mines and utilities falling at the slowest pace in six months.

At least one area of the economy is flat, but that's welcome news. Consumer prices were level in April after a slight dip the prior month.

Inflation usually doesn't pick up until well after a recovery begins, noted Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wachovia. If the economy rebounds late this year, as many analysts expect, prices likely will be stable until 2011, he said.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090515/ap_on_...c_fi/us_economy

Not a good sign. It's May, and this is when summer stocks get put out, after spring clearance. There should be a seaonal uptick going into May, and since gas prices jumped about 25% last month, that means the rest of the basket is averaging down.

[Pooky 3,866]

do you think they start out bad?

or Washington makes them bad?

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Now that one party has full control it's inevitable.

The old vice versa theory, yet when the Pub's had full control... Oh why bother!

They were corrupted also. It's OK to say it. The dems and reps are both corrupted.

Agreed!

It's an old joke, but .........

How can you tell when a politician is lying?

Their lips are moving.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

do you think they start out bad?

or Washington makes them bad?

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Now that one party has full control it's inevitable.

The old vice versa theory, yet when the Pub's had full control... Oh why bother!

They were corrupted also. It's OK to say it. The dems and reps are both corrupted.

Agreed!

It's an old joke, but .........

How can you tell when a politician is lying?

Their lips are moving.

I used to say that about one party in particular, but I am thinking you are right. Put them all in the same boat with lawyers, used car salesmen, and horse traders. Then, sink it in shark infested waters.

Reminds me of another old joke: How come sharks won't bite lawyers?

Professional courtesy!

Edited May 16, 2009 by Mister_Bill

[Pooky 3,866]

do you think they start out bad?

or Washington makes them bad?

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Now that one party has full control it's inevitable.

The old vice versa theory, yet when the Pub's had full control... Oh why bother!

They were corrupted also. It's OK to say it. The dems and reps are both corrupted.

Agreed!

It's an old joke, but .........

How can you tell when a politician is lying?

Their lips are moving.

I used to say that about one party in particular, but I am thinking you are right. Put them all in the same boat with lawyers, used car salesmen, and horse traders. Then, sink it in shark infested waters.

Reminds me of another old joke: How come sharks won't bite lawyers?

Professional courtesy!

Or........

What's the difference between a lawyer and a herring?

One's slippery, slimy and smells decidedly fishy .......... and the other one's a herring.