The economy crisis is a LIE. I have proof....

Well even if the economy is bad, people need to live dont they? Some people have a bunch of debt on them, yet they still spend money. That is wuts causing more debt. I can tell you from experience that even tho they are shopping and having fun, it doesnt mean they are not going under many fininancial situations. Many people spend more than they have. Also look at the poor cities around here. I live in one of the poorest cities. I see how bad the economy can get. And it can get really bad. People are suffering. Maybe not around you, but around the united States. Its a major crisis even if you dont see it around ur area. And maybe the people in the traffic are trying to get to work. Maybe their second job.

What do I think? I think it is a FEAR tactic. Something that are government can hang over our heads to oppress us, keep us bound and control us. That's all it is.

Yes, it does make you think. It's the same here in the UK. But the stores are reporting very low takings. I think people are buying what they must have. They must have gas to drive to work, and we all must eat. But it seems that propaganda is having an influence here. Why, I don't know. - Derek

I think people are still using credit cards to get by.. the economy is in terrible shape but people can't stop what they are used to.. the things that they see as necessary. I just paid off my last credit card and cut it in half..... debt free feels great!

your proofs.. that makes me guilty. i know we are under economic crisis but as for my par, i don't want to dwell on that situation. it is better to enjoy life, i am not saying that i am splurging money. but i know my limitations. going to malls, are you sure they are buying stuffs they want? people go there to get cool air. even the world is in crisis, we should not add to the crisis, what i mean is, no matter how bad it is, we should not stop living.

ok,you have your reason and sounds reasonable,but many people are now jobless,how could they have money to buy things if many are jobless in the world.the goverment didn't do a good job yet,but in my view,the recession is true,some minority leaded to the recession and they really should be punished.

LOL! i so agree with you. there is a lot going on out there altough they say everyone is broke and no one is working. i have a job and even i am doing my best to save money but not going out, or buying new clothes. the only shopping i have to do is food shopping and even that i am starting to cut down on! i am only getting the things we need and not extras

Hi mommyboo, that is also my observation especially in every restaurant we are eating, it's always crowded and you can't feel the recession but I know these portion of people we have seen is just few of the entire population, so maybe trice of more of these numbers are just staying in the house and saving very hard... ANyway, we heard a lot of laying off and most companies have hiring freeze so it means that we are really experiencing crisis, lucky for the family I guess who are not affected a lot by this!

Well to begin with it is the first of the month, which means food stamps are out and people are in the grocery stores knee deep. Second welfare checks came out this week, so more people shopping and paying bills, they have to have gas to get where they are going. We get paid once a month and all bills have to be paid on the first few days of the month, so do many other people, so they are out paying what they have to electric, cable, phone, etc. Many of those folks like us sit home the rest of the month, because after the bills are paid and grocerys are bought we have nothing till the next month, so it is an outing for us to get out of the house for a while. We also live in one of the worst cities for jobs. We had about 5 General Motors plants,and now we have none. One factory about 20 miles from us just laid off about 8200 because they took the business overseas. There are lines at the welfare people signing up.So because people are out and about doesn't mean that they are rich and it is because they have to do what is needed on the first of the month, pay bills buy groceries. Many I imagine are just making it. If you have kids then there is always something they need. My daughter goes to Macy's and Khol's and buys off the sale racks. If your area isn't having it as rough as most then I'm happy for you but I have seen too many of the people I know laid off or their company moved out of state or the country, so I know it is bad, and there will always be people that is going to spend no matter what the ecomony is like.

Good question momyboo! I do believe the economy is bad for many. It is for me but then again even in good times, I have struggled to get by. I did take my daughter to the mall as she had some $ she had saved from xmas and birthday. I thought the same thing....wow..some people are just shopping like there is no problem in the economy. Then I thought...well, I'm here too. The grocery store? Well, regardless of how bad it gets...we have to eat. Maybe more people are figuring out that cooking at home is cheaper than eating out?? You would see me out and about at 10am on any given day. That is because I work 2nd shift and I do my errands etc during the day hours. Also, let's not forget that zillions of people are laid off from work. They may be struggling but they still need to go out looking for work and do errands. And you are right....there are still those that are spending money unbelievably as if there is not a problem in the world. These are probably young people still living at home and not paying rent or the wealthier ones that haven't felt the pinch of it yet.

Good day... You have a point but you were just stating the basic needs of ordinary people, their basic spending. The real question is how much are they earning? How much are unemployed. In the business side how many business man are venturing to new businesses as compared to those business man who packed up?

I don't see any change either. It may be years before we see and feel the affects of the Obama administrations huge overspending.

People still need to get through their daily lives. They still need to buy groceries and buy their basic necessities for home. That is why malls and groceries stores are still as usual except that they have to lower their prices to attract more people to come and buy. Gas for the transportation is still required unless the public transportation is able to replace it.

And if the economy is so bad then why did no less then THREE new businesses open up in the nearest town to my house? That is many new jobs for all the people. The recession is over!! And those that do not believe this, are the ones who will be losing their jobs and getting in deeper debt, believe it is over and things will begin to improve for everybody. The Media always blows things out of proportion, heck, I just got a pay increase at my work, so the economy can't be bad at all.

I feel the same way. People are constantly at places like Best Buy and going out to eat Doesn't look like many folks are being hit too hard thats for sure. I do live in a state that really has not been hit by the bad economy yet though.

I think there are problems with the economy and if something isn't done we can get worse. There are lines at gas station because people need gas to get to work. Some people could be traveling for work on the highways or looking for work such as i am. grocery stores are packed because people still need to eat of course.

Well I guess it's different where you are but the bad economic signs of the times is a real reality here. I happen to live in a neighborhood with a lot of shops, but all too many are closing down since the owners don't have money for the ever increasing rents the greedy landlords of the stores keep asking, and we're talking about the good old fashioned mom and pop type stores. And yikes you know business is bad if a 99-cents store closes down. I also ask some of the store owners that are still running their business how business is doing and all say the same thing, "Not good." As far as shopping malls...well there is one kind of near me but haven't been there in ages, but I'm guessing if a mall is still crowded many are still relying on credit cards to get things. As far as cars/gas/driving. Since I live in a heavy populated urban type area most people rely on public transportation rather than use their cars. The neighbors next door are a perfect example of how they've cut down on driving. The woman is a nurse and her husband used to drive her to work, then pick her up later when she was ready to go home. To save money, she now takes the subway.

My son got laid off along with 1399 other employess int he USA. My daughter lost her job as jobs are to be given to US citizens only. My DIL also lost her job. I have friends who have walked away from their homes as the mortgage is worth more than the house. Perhaps this will help you make up your mind as to whom is lying. Blessings

I don't know if everyone will agree with me. There is no recession. All these are results of Globalization. You see money is spent not just in our own respective countries. For instance, overseas workers would tend to save their income and send it to their families in their home country. Outsourcing is another factor why money is distributed to other countries, particularly surviving nations. The point of the matter is, right now people should learn how to live a lifestyle that they can afford. Debts and mortgages that you can't afford will drown you if you don't know how to handle it.

The economic crisis is only for them who has a big companies that going to bankrupt.