WE DENY THAT WE ARE IN A RECESSION, FUEL PRICES ARE DOWN, THERE ARE SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT IN OTHER AREAS TOO; THE RECESSION IS REAL, LOWERING PRICES A FEW CENTS WHILE RISING THEM A FEW DOLLARS IS NOT SUCESS. ASK THE 11% OF OUR MILITARY LOOSING PAY AND BENEFITS IF THEY STILL SUPPORT THEIR COMMANDER AND CHIEF