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Consumer confidence: "The economy really sucks"

Americans haven't felt this glum about their finances since 1980. Hmmm. What else happened in 1980?
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  • Friday, June 27, 2008 10:47 AM

    Carter was an economic disaster.

    Anyone who wants to go back to the glorious days O Carter can just hop on a plane to Zimbabwe.

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