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

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 03:47 PM

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I hate these people & how they lie like it's nothing.

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

Well, if you want to nitpick senseandsensibility Thursday #2

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

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

Scott Bessent Net Worth UpInArms Thursday #7

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

Rent is too damn high. Kid Berwyn Thursday #10

Bessent Real Estate DET Thursday #12

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

Perfect Soundbite DET Thursday #15

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

Big one for me senseandsensibility Thursday #16

Insurance in general Johonny Thursday #17

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

And record credit card delinquencies senseandsensibility Thursday #20

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