It’s official: Democrats are in full-blown panic mode. The latest economic indicators have them sounding alarms like it’s the end of the world. And they might not be wrong—except for their hyperbolic predictions. The economic outlook for March is the worst we’ve seen in years. If you listen to the Democrats, this is worse than the global financial crisis and even the COVID meltdown. According to their bleak assessment, we’re staring down the abyss, but let’s not get carried away here.
The University of Michigan’s March survey has painted a grim picture. Inflation expectations have spiked to 3.9%, up from 3.5%. So, what does that mean? In simple terms, it means people are bracing for more price hikes in the near future. But let’s be clear—this isn’t the apocalypse. It’s an economy in transition, and Democrats are feeding the panic machine. Could we be in a tough spot? Sure. But calling this the “10th circle of hell” is a bit much.
Here’s where it gets even messier. The consumer sentiment survey, which is supposed to be an impartial look at how Americans feel about the economy, is anything but. Democrats are interpreting the numbers through a lens of doom and gloom, while Republicans are looking at the same data and seeing nothing but hope. It’s as if the two sides are looking at different realities. For Democrats, inflation is a runaway train, with prices up 6.5% in just one year. Meanwhile, Republicans are oddly calm, only seeing a 0.1% change in prices. Can both sides really be this far apart? Something’s fishy about these numbers, and the bias is clear.
Now, let’s talk about the most concerning figure—consumer sentiment. It’s plummeted, dropping to 57.9 in March from 64.7 in February, the lowest since July 2022. This is real concern, folks. It’s not just political spin; it’s a hard indicator that people are feeling the pressure. And yet, the Democrats have turned this into a full-blown crisis, while Republicans are acting like the economy is just going through a mild hiccup. The truth lies somewhere in between, but the rhetoric coming from both sides is only making things worse.
What’s clear is that the Democrats are now using this economic uncertainty to push their narrative of doom, and it’s getting old. It’s time to stop treating the economy like a ticking time bomb and start addressing the real issues. Inflation is a problem, yes. But let’s not pretend this is the worst we’ve ever seen. We’ve been through much worse, and we’ll get through this too. The question is, how long will the political circus last before we can start making real progress?
Sources:
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/14/consumer-sentiment-march-plunge-inflation
https://x.com/zerohedge/status/1900548334827270318
https://x.com/Mayhem4Markets/status/1900547648416813556
University of Michigan consumer economic sentiment by political party in the March preliminary survey pic.twitter.com/Q1OYDiL85e
— Nick Timiraos (@NickTimiraos) March 14, 2025