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Andy Rooney On Economic Tough Times And Memories Of The Depression

[lostvote]

Andy, you''ve lost my vote... forever!
Given your depression comments tonight (1/27/08) about how you grew up with a maid, your father making big bucks during those ''difficult'' economic times and how the WSJ is inane to you just leads me to believe you''re totally out of touch with middle class America, who indirectly support your blue-blood lifestyle. Obviously, you have no clue, understanding or empathy about hard times or the current recession we are in. While I grew up in the post-depression, my father was in that bread line and he told me he was lucky if he had work of any kind just to keep our family fed and clothed. I suggest you look in the morror and see how old and tired you look. Then, go to your typewriter and prepare a long overdue letter of resignation. You''ll give those departed souls in that bread line, like my father, the ''break'' they deserve.

Sincerely, Bob in CT.

[tonykid101]

I generally love Andy''s commentary, but tonight was different. I was born about 20 years after the Great Depression ended and I''ve grown up hearing from my elders that "this isn''t as bad as I had it." You know what? I bet the Great Depression wasn''t as bad as being a Jew in Nazi Germany or living in Europe during the Black Plague, but to those who lived through the Great Depression, it was rough. Despite this, I thought we''d moved beyond that explanation. Back when Andy was growing up, few women worked outside the home and these women were amazing at making a few dollars go a very, very long way. That luxury is pretty much gone now and so many of the services they provided are performed by others at a cost. And there are so many more changes that make these comments seem insensitive. The Great Depression was terrible and I sympathize with those who lived it. Give those who are suffering now a little consideration.

[mewertheim]

Its a recession when your neighbor looses his job. Its a depression when you loose you job!!!