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

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 03:30 PM

12 hrs ago

U.S. Foreclosure Filings Spike 18%: Delaware, South Carolina, and Florida Top the List
https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/foreclosures-rise-april-2026-attom-report/

Why are kids getting evicted at record rates? New America talks to Eviction Lab about evictions and child care
https://www.newamerica.org/insights/eviction-and-childcare/

A strong economy shouldn't mean a booming car repo industry
https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/05/business/car-prices-repossession-elizabeth-warren

That's three metrics right there. Now I know, I know, it's not how the billionaires or the Dow are doing, but I'm pretty sure there are other ways to measure the economy, Scotty.

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Poor Scott Bessent is confused and has a question for Democrats [View all] senseandsensibility 12 hrs ago OP

Well, if you want to nitpick senseandsensibility 12 hrs ago #2

Why do Republicans have to lie?....... Lovie777 12 hrs ago #4

That's because the only people that matter are rich... ananda 11 hrs ago #5

Scott Bessent Net Worth UpInArms 11 hrs ago #7

Yeah, on average we're all wealthy, Mr. Bessent. sop 11 hrs ago #9

Rent is too damn high. Kid Berwyn 11 hrs ago #10

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

Bessent Real Estate DET 11 hrs ago #12

The only thing about this quote from Bessent that is surprising senseandsensibility 11 hrs ago #13

Perfect Soundbite DET 11 hrs ago #15

Um...healthcare premiums?!! chowder66 11 hrs ago #14

Big one for me senseandsensibility 11 hrs ago #16

Insurance in general Johonny 10 hrs ago #17

High inflation, pitiful job growth, weak GDP growth Wiz Imp 9 hrs ago #18

And record credit card delinquencies senseandsensibility 9 hrs ago #20

Yea, it's a great economy. LisaL 9 hrs ago #19