Buzzword for the economic collapse of post 9/11 America. Actually started in '01 but peaked around '06-'08 all the while while we were being told that we weren't even IN a recession (until late Nov. '08 when Bush was ousted, hmmm). Symptoms of GR include, but are not limited to, huge pay cuts, massive job losses, homelessness, foreclosures, and a rise in the crime rate.
Damn, remember how things were before the Great Recession when all we had to worry about was if Clinton was getting head in the Oval Office? Now we have to worry about the whole fucking world hating us & wanting us dead.
by Bangboy March 8, 2010
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Buddy: Its the recession pal. I can't even earn me a dime.
Buddy: Its the recession pal. I can't even earn me a dime.
by majornephew November 1, 2010
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by bassula June 5, 2009
Get the recessionomics mug.Term used mostly by Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh to blame the election of Barack Obama for the economic recession. Although it all started before his election and almost all analysts blame other factors like weak economic data and worries about other bailouts.
Rush Limbaugh: "The Obama recession is in full swing, ladies and gentlemen. Stocks are dying, which is a precursor of things to come. This is an Obama recession. Might turn into a depression. He hadn't done anything yet, but his ideas are killing the economy. His ideas are killing Wall Street. They need some certainty. (...) The markets are frozen because they really don't know how fast Obama is going to embark on his own destruction of the U.S. economy via his tax increases.
Sean Hannity: "It's under $55 a barrel. And by the way, Wall Street keeps sinking. Could it be the Obama recession: the fear that taxes are gonna go up, forcing people to pull out of the market? (...) This is really the Obama recession in this sense, that people that have money are looking at this, "Look, if he is true to his word, you know what? I'm getting out now." And he's the only president that has seen this dramatic decline in the stock market in the post-war era.
Sean Hannity: "It's under $55 a barrel. And by the way, Wall Street keeps sinking. Could it be the Obama recession: the fear that taxes are gonna go up, forcing people to pull out of the market? (...) This is really the Obama recession in this sense, that people that have money are looking at this, "Look, if he is true to his word, you know what? I'm getting out now." And he's the only president that has seen this dramatic decline in the stock market in the post-war era.
by Captain Sham December 9, 2008
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After three months of jumping through hoops for our client so we could meet their deadline...they decided against moving ahead with the project. I guess I'm just having a recessionary day.
by Snowcloud521 February 17, 2009
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"You got any weed?" asks Jared.
"No, money is tight, but we can take a recession hit," replied George.
"No, money is tight, but we can take a recession hit," replied George.
by Octopi_ATL March 10, 2009
Get the Recession Hit mug.1.) A deal or discount from shops, Restaurants, or vendors that is abnormally good because of the down market.
2.) A simple meal, drink or way of cutting costs while out with friends or at work that saves loot.
2.) A simple meal, drink or way of cutting costs while out with friends or at work that saves loot.
1.) "Buy one lb of taffy get two lbs free" What a Recession Buster, but who wants 3 lbs of fucking taffy?
2.) "Dude what are you eating PB&J?" Yeah man it's a Recession Buster Sandwich.
"Sweet, glad I brought my cargo shorts now I can save these chicken tenders for later"
2.) "Dude what are you eating PB&J?" Yeah man it's a Recession Buster Sandwich.
"Sweet, glad I brought my cargo shorts now I can save these chicken tenders for later"
by JMAN88 July 20, 2012
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