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Barack Obama, You're Bringing Me Down

December 7, 2008 RSS Feed Print

"The economy is going to get worse before it gets better," Barack Obama said on Meet the Press. Twice. Maybe I should stop listening. As I learned today in the NY Times:

"The most concrete thing that neuroscience tells us is that when the fear system of the brain is active, exploratory activity and risk-taking are turned off. The first order of business, then, is to neutralize that system. This means not being a fearmonger. It means avoiding people who are overly pessimistic about the economy. It means tuning out media that fan emotional flames. Unless you are a day-trader, it means closing the Web page with the market ticker. It does mean being prepared, but not being a hypervigilant, everyone-in-the-bunker type."

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From the sarcasm-laden comments posted here already, it seems Barack was right about folks being bitter. Although, it now seems like the source of the bitterness is the fact that their man lost the election. Yes, this economy won't be fixed in a day because that's how badly the current administration has done. So, to all detractors out there, give Barack a chance - 52% of Americans already have.

Victor of CA 9:00AM December 08, 2008

Don't be afraid, my child; the Savior will handle everything quickly and well. There is no need for worry as the Messiah has come. It was prophesized during the campaign by the NY Times and just about every biased, unprofessional reporter so it must be true. I await my deliverance into bliss...

FLNonny of FL 6:49AM December 08, 2008

Apparently James, you weren't listening to Obama's campaign. I fully expect the credit crisis, foreclosures east of the Mississippi, world peace and the war on terror to be solved the afternoon of the 20th. The morning of the 21st will be spent picking out the puppy and then those west of the Mississippi will have their foreclosure issues solved the afternoon of the 22nd. Additionally he'll direct the placement of the basketball hoop, where to put the butt cans and get his Twitter account updated with all the goings on. By the 23rd, he'll be entirely done arranging his sneakers and the rest of his term will be spend deciding which gym to visit and which elections he'll have to avoid.
Did you not get the memo?

Lisa of FL 4:37AM December 08, 2008

Barack Obama, You're Bringing Me Down

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