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June 11, 2010

Retail sales unexpectedly increase^(*) 1.2% in May

(*) In the new post-Ascension lexicon, increase = decline. ex. Chocolate rations have been increased to 10oz up from 12oz.

Retail sales plunged in May by the largest amount in eight months as consumers slashed spending on everything from cars to clothing. The big drop raises new worries about the durability of the economic recovery...

Translation: Retail sales increased in May by the largest amount in eight months as consumers boosted spending on everything from cars to clothing. The big increase reinforces confidence in the durability of the economic recovery.

Prosperity is just around the corner.

Since its the 1970's again...I offer you the Ramones below the fold.

posted by Purp at 10:03 AM

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Retail sales unexpectedly increase(*) 1.2% in May

Retail sales unexpectedly increase^(*) 1.2% in May