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    Podcast: "RECESSION": A Rhetorical Journey with President Bush

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    August 11, 2022
    Podcast: "RECESSION": A Rhetorical Journey with President Bush
    The Weekly Podcast: "RECESSION": A Rhetorical Journey with President Bush, 2008
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    When is it time to call a recession -- a recession? Sometimes it's not just about the hard data ... For a president, it could be a rhetorical and messaging challenge, as well. It is for President Joe Biden in 2022, and it was for President George W. Bush in 2008.

    President Bush began 2008 in his State of the Union address by describing "a period of uncertainty." As the year went on, "period of uncertainty" became "slowdown", "downturn", "rough patch", "tough times", even "danger." When did he finally use the "R word" -- recession?

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    Some people say that guns cause violence and we should just get rid of them. Others say that guns in the hands of honest citizens are the best prevention of violence. Watch along as fellow Braver Angels debate.

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