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chowder66

(12,463 posts) Wed May 6, 2026, 02:25 PM Yesterday

See! The economy is booming! Americans are spending more on gas and everything!! [View all]

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!! [View all] chowder66 Yesterday OP

Dumbfuckstick UpInArms Yesterday #1

Exactly. Unless you are the rare bird who pays off the card each month underpants Yesterday #2

Idiot................... Lovie777 Yesterday #3

Why is everyone so naive? durablend Yesterday #4

That's one way to spin the trumpian Run-aaway Inflation Jerry2144 Yesterday #5

This cheerleading ass kissing rah rah cabinet is so fucking gross. Initech Yesterday #6

YES, USA USA USA republianmushroom Yesterday #7

More money in pocket but need to use their credit cards... lame54 Yesterday #8