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Well those of us who lived through it couldn’t find jobs, went to graduate school in mainstream professions and couldn’t find jobs except at minimum wage; the economy was stalled, interest rates ballooned from 12 to 18% and no one could buy a house or car; we parked our jalopies at the gas station in our pajamas to get a few gallons because there was a gas shortage and the prices were ridiculous; hostages, photo-op Middle East moment, no Olympics, “new normal” depression era — actually makes Bidey look pretty good.

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