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Friday, January 2, 2009 12:00 AM

The economy crumbled

It was the worst of times for ordinary Americans. And even worse times for deregulators and supply-siders. The bright side? Their party is over.
By Andrew Leonard

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  • Friday, January 2, 2009 02:22 PM

    actually, I hear Zimbabwe is experiencing phenomonal growth

    to quote one recent article:

    Once a regional economic model, Zimbabwe is in the throes of economic crisis with inflation officially at 231 million percent and most families unable to afford a square meal.

    The sky's the limit!

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