This is true 👇
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Jessica Riedl
I'm usually the first to say that presidents receive way too much credit and blame for economic conditions that they have little power to control or influence in the short-term.
Not this time. This is 100% self-inflicted by the president and totally unnecessary.
Not this time. This is 100% self-inflicted by the president and totally unnecessary.
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Eisenhower- recession
Nixon- recession
Ford- recession (carry over)
Reagan- recession (spent out of with military budget)
GOP dogmatic policy is bad for the economy.
The past 6 weeks has shown what no one ever anticipated though: if a president wants to use every lever of their office to destroy the economy, they sure can!
This is literally more disastrous than any other Republic economic idea, by far, and that's saying a lot.
Every Person needs these links
Post then send:
-> https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative <-
-> https://www.senate.gov/states/statesmap.htm <-
Like, most of us.
When stupidity is combined with fear, manipulation, and power - It leads to some of the greatest atrocities in history!
Democrats have historically done well when in power, but they are in the minority in Congress
Congressional Republicans are in power right now, and can make change
If you want change, call your Republicans
That U.S. Congressional switchboard number is
202-224-3121