Yeah, the economy is a tricky one right now. The indicators all look good, but there’s a “perception” it’s not because prices are more than consumers are used to paying. It’s not easy to message to the general public because you don’t want to talk down to folks by saying “it’s better than you think”, while paychecks aren’t going as far as they did pre-pandemic. Joe Voter doesn’t want to hear that our inflation isn’t as bad as other countries.
Agreed. It requires a delicate touch to hype job growth, record stock values, wage increases and still show sympathy and concern for those struggling with housing and transportation costs, grocery and utility bills.
I'm pretty sure this is a parody account and not the real Four Seasons Total Landscaping.
Ha ha. I have no idea. I thought I heard on NPR that she was an academic who was responsible for getting breakdancing in. But honestly, I haven't paid much attention. That comment had two purposes: (1) to make a point and (2) to make myself sound relevant and informed. I suppose I need to work on the second one.
Doesn't matter. It's still fucking hilarious.
Another poster has the perfect answer earlier in the thread -something along the lines of…
OK, here you goHa ha. I have no idea. I thought I heard on NPR that she was an academic who was responsible for getting breakdancing in. But honestly, I haven't paid much attention. That comment had two purposes: (1) to make a point and (2) to make myself sound relevant and informed. I suppose I need to work on the second one.
