the "R' word

they say it gets worse before it gets better... but in a way hasn't it gotten worse? I am trying to keep hope in my heart that InshAllah things will get better very soon and president Obama will live up to his words.

I know a lot of people that have gotten laid off.... but I still see the malls being as crowded as ever... I see people going out to eat, taking vacations, etc. I hear its really bad but i dont see it other than the lay offs.... sometimes I feel like they want us to think that its worse than it is... maybe im wrong...