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Friday, August 18, 2006 12:00 AM

It's still the economy, stupid

Bush's economic advisors try to explain why Americans don't approve of the way he's handling the economy.
Tim Grieve

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  • Monday, August 21, 2006 05:45 AM

    How about a poll right here, right now?

    Seriously, who here is better off now than they were in 2000? I certainly am not. Back then I had some disposable income; I could take a vacation with my family or spend a few bucks on a movie, book, or DVD once in a while.

    But now? All our money goes to essentials and bills. I don't even buy a cup of coffee in the morning. I wonder how that affects the economy? Probably not much, but it has certainly affected my opinions about the economy and the Bush administration.

    I wish those officials could experience what it's like to live as an average citizen in their "wonderful" economy.

    —Peter Maranci Read Peter Maranci's other letters

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