In fact, liberal economists should look at a new Rasmussen poll in which 48 percent of voters say the best thing government can do is get out of the way by reducing taxes and regulations. Only 36 percent disagree. What's more, 59 percent of voters believe it's more important to create economic growth than to reduce the income gap between rich and poor. Finally, 49 percent say the best government policy is to reduce spending.
This lets you know people are not blindly stupid when it comes to the economy.
BTW, Oklahoma seems to be booming. If anyone is in dire hopelessness about employment, move to Oklahoma City/Norman. I don't think I went anywhere that wasn't advertising for employees. There are billboards along I-35 advertising opportunities.
The restaurants were full. The freeways were alive with cars. Stores were busy. People just are not acting like they are on their last dime.