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BumRushDaShow

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3. I think we are seeing a full "post-COVID" splurge

Reply to Attilatheblond (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 04:44 PM

Apr 28

as people are finally trying to re-normalize their lives, block out the political "noise", and soothe their anxieties. That will probably be short-lived however.

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US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 28 OP

Guessing 'US consumer confidence inches higher' for same reason Trump is in the White House again Attilatheblond Apr 28 #1

I think we are seeing a full "post-COVID" splurge BumRushDaShow Apr 28 #3

Not in my neck of the woods.......... Lovie777 Apr 28 #2

LOL...who did they poll that likes paying at least $1.00 more per gallon Bengus81 Apr 28 #4

A lot of people who wear red hats. Ray Bruns Apr 28 #8

Lots more EV owners than there used to be n/t Polybius Apr 28 #9

So EV owners don't care about high gas prices? They will when prices on everything Bengus81 Wednesday #11

It's not that Polybius Wednesday #13

US consumer confidence inches higher? LilElf70 Apr 28 #5

Theft. The word you are looking for is 'theft'. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #12

If this is from the Federal Government Bluestocking Apr 28 #6

It could be . . . Aussie105 Apr 28 #7

If one believes this poll...I also have a bridge....and a lot other things to sell! PortTack Apr 28 #10