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senseandsensibility

(25,777 posts) Thu Jun 4, 2026, 03:20 PM Yesterday

Poor Scott Bessent is confused and has a question for Democrats [View all]

At his hearing today:" The state of our economy is strong. I defy this side of the aisle (Democrats) to tell me what's wrong with this economy."

So maybe some of you have an answer for poor, confused Scott who just can't seem to understand what is wrong with the economy and why everyone is so upset.

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Poor Scott Bessent is confused and has a question for Democrats [View all] senseandsensibility Yesterday OP

when was the last time he went to the grocery store? When did he last fill up his car with gas? lostincalifornia Yesterday #1

Well, if you want to nitpick senseandsensibility Yesterday #2

Haha, what a good joke. I imagine he hasn't been inside a grocery store or read the news ck4829 Yesterday #3

Why do Republicans have to lie?....... Lovie777 Yesterday #4

That's because the only people that matter are rich... ananda Yesterday #5

It was better under Biden and they screamed from the rooftops how horrible it was. unblock Yesterday #6

Scott Bessent Net Worth UpInArms Yesterday #7

When you're riding the gravy train, it's probably a pretty good economy. CrispyQ Yesterday #8

Yeah, on average we're all wealthy, Mr. Bessent. sop Yesterday #9

Rent is too damn high. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #10

If I had another billion or two, I might not feel as stressed, Scott. Vinca Yesterday #11

Bessent Real Estate DET Yesterday #12

The only thing about this quote from Bessent that is surprising senseandsensibility Yesterday #13

Perfect Soundbite DET Yesterday #15

Um...healthcare premiums?!! chowder66 Yesterday #14

Big one for me senseandsensibility Yesterday #16

Insurance in general Johonny Yesterday #17

High inflation, pitiful job growth, weak GDP growth Wiz Imp Yesterday #18

And record credit card delinquencies senseandsensibility Yesterday #20

Yea, it's a great economy. LisaL Yesterday #19