Anyone else sick of CNN trying to push the economy as the top issue in the campaign

[RB TexLa]

Much more important issues.

Ending the occupation in Iraq.

Restoring America's image in the world.

Increasing cooperation with the international community on a hemispheric and world level.

Further integrating the world economy.





The American economy by itself is no where near the top of issues in the campaign. But I'm sure there are people who will believe it's the most important because "someone on da tee vee sed it is."

[mwb970]

1. How will we address the issues you mention

if everyone in the country is broke and out of work? I believe you are underestimating the seriousness of the economic problems we face. You act as if it's something CNN "made up" and is somehow foisting on us. Sorry, that's just nuts.

[bowens43]

2. actually, the economy is very near the top with my extened family.

When you can't afford to drive your car to work or put food on the table the other issues tend to fade into the background.

[glowing]

3. I personally think its at the top.. The economy sucks and is based on

old oil monarchies.... Its also the result of 8 years of mis-management and a collosal, disgusting war that is costin trillions of dollars..

[Benhurst]

4. Blast from the past:

"It's the economy, stupid."

[unhappycamper]

7. True.

And a $735,700,000,000 military budget does not help matters.

[flashl]

5. Yeah, reports of worldwide food rioting is just annoying. nt

:sarcasm:

[cornermouse]

6. Ending the occupation will help the economy.

because it's harming the economy. But economy is up at the top. I'm not too sure why we want to keep integrating into the world economy though. It seems to me that integrating into the world economy is part of what has harmed us economically.

[MonkeyFunk]

8. When the economy's bad

it's always the top issue.

[GoesTo11]

9. It sure beats the flag pin underground

[Possumpoint]

10. Let Us Know When You Wake Up

and realize that not only has the economy taken a sever down turn but due to the fiscal mismanagement by both parties for the past 60 plus years, we are in the deep sh$t. The national debt is nearly a trillion and that doesn't include the costs of this God forsaken war nor does it include the 53 trillion of unfunded future liabilities.

The dollar is a fiat currency that continues to lose value at a fast rate because the Fed and Congress have the printing presses running at hyper drive. Oil is a finite commodity that peaked by some reports in 2005. I don't ever expect that it will return to the lows of the past. In fact, several producing countries are working hard to remove the dollar as the trading basis for oil and if they are successful the dollar will fall hard.

Just where do you think the money will come from to pay for all the "Change" the the current crop of politicians are promising? They think that they will print it and pull it out of their rectal apertures and future generations will have to pay the interest on it. F**k our children, their children and their children's children.

There isn't but a few politicians who are willing to tell it like it is and state what would be required to correct the problems. Why, because THE STUPID AMERICAN VOTERS DON'T WANT TO HEAR OR THINK about it. It is political death for the politicians to promise anything but a continuation of the good times. I for one, believe that we are facing a collaspe of our economy in the near future that will make the depression of the 30's look like a pick nick. Excessive debt is the house of cards that will pull this country down. There is a tipping point and I think we are close.

[high density]

11. It's one of the top issues

Though I think the ultimate cause of the problem is our energy policy.

[sshan2525]

12. Not for me.....

I want the war over as much as anyone but I've lost my job and face economic ruin if things don't get better. It's # 1 on my list.

[Virginia Dare]

13. These issues are not mutually exclusive IMO..

the Democrats have got to tie the war and the economy into one neat little package.

[splat]

14. You must be one of the fortunate

Your concerns are international -- most of us are more worried about the pain at the gas pump at home.

[gollygee]

15. Yeah, I'd much rather they get back to the "Defense of Marriage Act"

and taking away the right to abortion as important campaign issues.

:crazy:

[MadHound]

16. For most people the economy is The issue

That is because they are personally experiencing the pain that our current economy is dishing out. Hard to ignore rising fuel, gas, energy and living expenses. Hard to ignore that your house, if you still have it, is losing value. Hard to ignore the fact that our employment rate is in the toilet, despite what the federal numbers say. When you personally, or when somebody close to you is taking damage from the economy, it's hard for it to not be your number one issue.

Yes, getting out of Iraq is a top priority, and most people at this point realize that getting out of Iraq would help our economy. But because it has been around for awhile, and it is somewhat remote, that drops it to second place.

Restoring America's image and cooperating with the international community are nice catch phrases, but frankly most people figure that once Bushboy is out of office, they will, to a certain extent, take care of themselves.

As far as further integrating the world economy goes, quite frankly that's part of what got us into this economic mess to begin with. Further integration will only come at the expense of our own declining economy, and I'm not willing to inflict that kind of pain and damage on our country, especially when the large developing nations like China and India are so unwilling to further integrate their own economies. Trying to win, or even not lose, when the deck is stacked against you by your opponents is just asking to get clobbered.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

17. Damn those selfish out of work poor people

.....they can't even afford cable to be TOLD it's the number one issue. :sarcasm:

[El Pinko]

18. The economy is the top issue - at least equal to Iraq.

I think we're facing the beginning of an economic collapse of the likes of which nobody under 80 years old can remember.

It is crucial that the next president hit the ground running to repair the massive damage inflicted on our economy by this administration.

I feel the opposite - I think the media are totally glossing over the depth of the economic shocks underway, and the candidates clearly are not seeing it soberly enough.

[PVnRT]

19. OK, then....

Sorry your favorite issues aren't being discussed. Like it or not, the domestic economy is incredibly important to those trying to pay bills and get by. We can't all live off trust funds and not worry about what the coming recession will do to our checkbooks.

[lpbk2713]

20. It's a much broader issue in my mind and it can't be stressed enough.

BushCo and the rethuglicans owned all branches of government for seven years and THAT is why we are in the shape we are in today. They all need to be held accountable for screwing up this country as a result of their greed and ineptitude.

[KharmaTrain]

21. Come Canvass My "Middle Class" Neighborhood

Iraq doesn't hold a candle to the economy. It's many people's second or third issue, but #1 far and away is economic...either the current status or the ramifications of a crumbling economy (health care, education). It's also the issue the Democrats have gained the most on in recent years, more due to default than for anything any one Democrat has proposed...it's that all know how corrupt and inept repugnicans are.

I see people who are BITTER...people who feel they've been screwed over by the economy. It's been said, the final determinator for an undecided voter the day they walk into a polling place is how much money they have in their pocket.

The corporate media's spin on the economy is disengenuous. I resent hearing a millionaire like a Charlie Gibson or Tweety tell me what the "common man" thinks. There's also the financial talking heads who have been as wrong on the economy as this regime has been on Iraq...and still yak away nightly on the cables.

The economy is Gramp's biggest achillies heel. Everything can be tied to it...including Iraq. Ignore this issue at your own peril.

[gatorboy]

22. And it's not important because, "Someone on da internets told me it wasn't?"

:eyes:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

23. It's all connected, RG

The economy IS bad for the average person (You're quite comfortable, as I recall from your previous posts), so most people are looking for answers.

Now I'd be delighted if the newscasts would connect the dots and tell the American people that their economic difficulties are due partly to runaway deficit military spending based on the Iraq War, among other things, but evidently that's the one thing the corporate masters don't want mentioned.

At least the economy is a real issue, unlike, say, whether one candidate went windsurfing or not.

[chat_noir]

24. GOP WAR ECONOMY

Lydia, you're right...we should be tying the economy to the Iraq War.


And, tying McCain to Bush...

[RB TexLa]

25. I wouldn't categorize myself as "quite comfortable"

[Romulox]

26. I'm sick of hard-right "Democrats" on DU, actually...nt

[Blue_State_Elitist]

27. Economy is my number 1.

Guess I'm an idiot.

[AngryOldDem]

28. All of those issues depend on a healthy U.S. economy, IMO.

So, yes, the economy IS a top issue with many of us. When the wolves are at the door, everything else kind of pales in comparison. I can still feel outrage at Iraq, but if my job is on the line and I have bills and other expenses piling up, my bunker mentality kind of nudges a little closer to home.