Are we economically better off now than we were in 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007 ?
Recessions are a typical part of our economy. When we find ourselves in an economic downturn during a presidential election cycle we elect a president to help us recover, whether you will admit it or not, this president has failed to do his job, it's that simple!
And here is Beenthere with "shit happens" - Now as I see it, I've had money in the market all of those years - and beenthere? I saw my money dissapear in 08. Am I better off now than I was then? You bet. 6k vs 13k?