I think this is spot on. 45 percenter is definitely the line.
I think this is spot on. 45 percenter is definitely the line.
The National were big supporters of Obama, both in 2008 and 2012. The 45 percenter was a pushed phrase by conservatives referring to the people who approved of what Obama was doing.
The National were big supporters of Obama, both in 2008 and 2012. The 45 percenter was a pushed phrase by conservatives referring to the people who approved of what Obama was doing.
It could be something completely different, or it could just be trying to nail down a specific time period. It could also be showing slight dissatisfaction with the administration. (Although they obviously still preferred Obama to the other option, seeing that they campaigned for him in 2012.)
It could be something completely different, or it could just be trying to nail down a specific time period. It could also be showing slight dissatisfaction with the administration. (Although they obviously still preferred Obama to the other option, seeing that they campaigned for him in 2012.)
Incidentally, I have no idea if this claim is true or whether such a number is atypical of recession-stricken economies. I think it's...
Incidentally, I have no idea if this claim is true or whether such a number is atypical of recession-stricken economies. I think it's a nearly totally irrelevant number. Seems to me that the only important factors are the unemployment rate and the quality and pay of the jobs people are taking. 100% of people could lose their jobs over a five-year period, but if the unemployment rate is low and they are taking satisfying, fulfilling, high-wage jobs, it's not clear that there's any problem at all.
The political reference seems a bit of a stretch since the song seems to be about a guy losing his relationship. I think it means he was only trying less than 50%, but now realizes he needs her and wishes to give a larger effort. It seems a theme throughout is someone who has made a lot of mistakes based on a lack of effort/social graces and alcoholism and is deciding he needs to put forth more effort and hope it isn't too late.
The political reference seems a bit of a stretch since the song seems to be about a guy losing his relationship. I think it means he was only trying less than 50%, but now realizes he needs her and wishes to give a larger effort. It seems a theme throughout is someone who has made a lot of mistakes based on a lack of effort/social graces and alcoholism and is deciding he needs to put forth more effort and hope it isn't too late.
I know i was a 45%er then is what i hear and it reminds me of regretting being less than "half-ass" in the effort I put into a relationship that I took for granted at the time but in being lonely and going through a difficult time, regretting having that attitude back then, just my take
I know i was a 45%er then is what i hear and it reminds me of regretting being less than "half-ass" in the effort I put into a relationship that I took for granted at the time but in being lonely and going through a difficult time, regretting having that attitude back then, just my take
Am I the only one who thinks it's:
"I know I was a 45 percenter then"?
Which, after googling the term '45 percenter', could make it a political reference to the Obama administration?
I could have the wrong end of the stick though, as I'm British and know little of American politics.
I'm almost positive the real lyrics are "45 percenter then"
I'm almost positive the real lyrics are "45 percenter then"
I think this is spot on. 45 percenter is definitely the line.
I think this is spot on. 45 percenter is definitely the line.
The National were big supporters of Obama, both in 2008 and 2012. The 45 percenter was a pushed phrase by conservatives referring to the people who approved of what Obama was doing.
The National were big supporters of Obama, both in 2008 and 2012. The 45 percenter was a pushed phrase by conservatives referring to the people who approved of what Obama was doing.
It could be something completely different, or it could just be trying to nail down a specific time period. It could also be showing slight dissatisfaction with the administration. (Although they obviously still preferred Obama to the other option, seeing that they campaigned for him in 2012.)
It could be something completely different, or it could just be trying to nail down a specific time period. It could also be showing slight dissatisfaction with the administration. (Although they obviously still preferred Obama to the other option, seeing that they campaigned for him in 2012.)
I'm pretty sure that "45 percenter" refers to conservative trope that 45% of Americans have lost their job since Obama became president. For example, see the following links, where the same piece of writing is quoted underneath the title "Are you a 45 percenter, & what's your impression of Obama’s economy compared to income & livelihood under Bush?" http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120406190432AAGbzCC http://www.ihav.net/vb/politics/you-45-percenter-whats-your-impression-obama-s-economy-compared-1597257.html
I'm pretty sure that "45 percenter" refers to conservative trope that 45% of Americans have lost their job since Obama became president. For example, see the following links, where the same piece of writing is quoted underneath the title "Are you a 45 percenter, & what's your impression of Obama’s economy compared to income & livelihood under Bush?" http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120406190432AAGbzCC http://www.ihav.net/vb/politics/you-45-percenter-whats-your-impression-obama-s-economy-compared-1597257.html
Incidentally, I have no idea if this claim is true or whether such a number is atypical of recession-stricken economies. I think it's...
Incidentally, I have no idea if this claim is true or whether such a number is atypical of recession-stricken economies. I think it's a nearly totally irrelevant number. Seems to me that the only important factors are the unemployment rate and the quality and pay of the jobs people are taking. 100% of people could lose their jobs over a five-year period, but if the unemployment rate is low and they are taking satisfying, fulfilling, high-wage jobs, it's not clear that there's any problem at all.
The political reference seems a bit of a stretch since the song seems to be about a guy losing his relationship. I think it means he was only trying less than 50%, but now realizes he needs her and wishes to give a larger effort. It seems a theme throughout is someone who has made a lot of mistakes based on a lack of effort/social graces and alcoholism and is deciding he needs to put forth more effort and hope it isn't too late.
The political reference seems a bit of a stretch since the song seems to be about a guy losing his relationship. I think it means he was only trying less than 50%, but now realizes he needs her and wishes to give a larger effort. It seems a theme throughout is someone who has made a lot of mistakes based on a lack of effort/social graces and alcoholism and is deciding he needs to put forth more effort and hope it isn't too late.
they have deeper hearts then politics here...
they have deeper hearts then politics here...
I know i was a 45%er then is what i hear and it reminds me of regretting being less than "half-ass" in the effort I put into a relationship that I took for granted at the time but in being lonely and going through a difficult time, regretting having that attitude back then, just my take
I know i was a 45%er then is what i hear and it reminds me of regretting being less than "half-ass" in the effort I put into a relationship that I took for granted at the time but in being lonely and going through a difficult time, regretting having that attitude back then, just my take