What did the CNBC guy just say on NBC news?

[TNDemo]

I just heard the tail end where the guy said something about us being this close to being a banana republic and Brian Williams just said wow. What did I miss?

[Matariki]

1. Banana Republic - from wikipedia

Frequently the subject of mockery and humour, and usually presided over by a dictatorial military junta that exaggerates its own power and importance —— a banana republic also typically has large wealth inequities, poor infrastructure, poor schools, a "backward" economy, low capital spending, a reliance on foreign capital and money printing, budget deficits, and a weakening currency. Banana republics are typically also highly prone to revolutions and coups.

[central scrutinizer]

3. Alaska is a prime example

most banana republics are exploited for their natural resources, enriching a few barons but leaving the populace with little but a despoiled natural environment

[malaise]

2. Brian WIlliams cheered on Florida 2000

that election robbery was the start of the banana republic.

[RagAss]

4. We became one on Nov. 22, 1963.... where ya been?

[tanyev]

5. I still kick myself for not getting a Bush Brothers Banana Republic t-shirt a few years ago.

They have mugs and tote bags at Cafepress.