Bush sees 'troubling signs' in economy

What's even more troubling is that he actually thinks inflation is low. In reality, inflation is actually quite high at 4.1% and oil prices are almost twice as high as they were this time last year, so inflation is going to remain high for a while. Bush thinks this is just a "rough patch" though he remains ignorant to why we are in this situation. His friends are all doing well so it must be fine..

This is all the result of decades of Republican talking points transformed into policy. Forget about regulation and let business decide everything. This is why the poverty rate has increased in America. This is why so few jobs have been created. This is why inflation is growing and Americans are barely keeping ahead of costs. When people have to decide between heating their home or feeding their kids, there is a serious problem. This isn't a "rough patch" at all. This is the end result of Republican policies. It was designed to work this way and it worked. The rich are richer and everyone else can just wing it.