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“U.S. Economy: Growth Unexpectedly Accelerated”


More bad news for John Edwards,

Economic growth in the U.S. unexpectedly accelerated in the third quarter as increasesin exports, consumer spending and business investment made up for another plunge in home construction.

Gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 3.9 percent, the most in more than a year, the Commerce Department said today in Washington.

Anyone remember how many consecutive quarters of growth this is, 22? It’s been so many I’ve lost count.

I wonder how many American leftists think we’re in a recession?

-- The Ace