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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSee! The economy is booming! Americans are spending more on gas and everything!!
Kevin Hassett: "The consumer is really, really firing on all cylindersâ¦Credit card spending is through the roof. They're spending more on gasoline, but they're spending more on everything else too."
— The Bulwark (@thebulwark.com) 2026-05-06T14:38:06.321Z
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See! The economy is booming! Americans are spending more on gas and everything!! (Original Post)
chowder66
9 hrs ago
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UpInArms
(55,250 posts)1. Dumbfuckstick
doesnt understand inflation
Using credit cards is not a healthy economy sign
It shows a gap between needing something and not being able to pay for it
underpants
(197,014 posts)2. Exactly. Unless you are the rare bird who pays off the card each month
and yes it fit points and cash back, you are digging yourself into a hole.
Lovie777
(23,502 posts)3. Idiot...................
durablend
(9,344 posts)4. Why is everyone so naive?
He's clearly gaslighting. Pretty sure he understands the ramifications but this is just more red meat for the rubes so that makes it okay.
Jerry2144
(3,306 posts)5. That's one way to spin the trumpian Run-aaway Inflation
Initech
(109,129 posts)6. This cheerleading ass kissing rah rah cabinet is so fucking gross.
Fox News is acting like it's the fourth branch of the government. They need to be knocked off their pedestal.
republianmushroom
(22,593 posts)7. YES, USA USA USA
lame54
(40,039 posts)8. More money in pocket but need to use their credit cards...
They really think we're stupid