The Ben Shapiro Show Daily Wire Backstage: Don’t Call It A Recession
Jul 29, 2022
The discussion highlights the Biden Administration's reluctance to acknowledge a recession and speculates on potential Democratic candidates if Joe Biden steps down. The group critiques contemporary economic policies, the influence of tech monopolies on free speech, and the growing skepticism towards traditional medicine in conservative circles. They delve into mental health challenges, emphasizing the need for community and alternative solutions, while also examining societal expectations around gender identity and marriage amidst shifting political norms.
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Recession Denial
- The U.S. government denies a recession despite rising prices affecting many.
- Their strategy seems to be to ignore the economic hardships faced by ordinary people.
Economic Euphemisms
- Governments often change the definitions of economic terms to downplay crises.
- "Depression" replaced terms like "bust" or "crash" to soften the impact.
Deese's Contradiction
- Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council, contradicts his own past statements about the definition of a recession.
- In 2008, he defined recession as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth, a definition he now rejects.