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The Second Great Depression.

Capitalism brought us the first Great Depression in 1929. Blind to its affects of greed and irresponsibility the rich elite gave it a second chance. Not only greedy, but also dumb. Capitalism then brought us a second Great Depression in 2008. Now Capitalism is dead. And with it the Republican Party.

Robert Achen of CA @ Jan 10, 2009 17:52:28 PM

Bush Derangement Syndrome

Wow. I never would have thought Bush Derangement Syndrome had its roots with Reagan.

Mark of WI @ Jan 09, 2009 16:48:25 PM

Vision Sharpening

When you said, "The label 'Great Recession' seems appropriate for this period," I believe you meant to say: The label 'Great G.W. Bush Recession' seems appropriate for this period."

This helps to differentiate it from both the "First G.W. Bush Recession" of 2001-2003, and the "Great G.H.W. Bush Recession" of the early 1990s.

Additionally, it helps keep it separate from the "Great Reagan Recession," or the "Great Nixon Recession."

With so many GOP pro-Recession policies over the years, it's easy to get them confused. And, really, they are all so unique in their separate, but majestic, ways.

E. J. Decker of NY @ Jan 09, 2009 15:13:42 PM

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