Unemployment rises to 8.2%
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there aren't any new jobs from this congress. remember how we had to take the detour and discuss birth control and abortion AGAIN?.. their goal from day one was easy. obstruct, obstruct, obstruct. do not support anything obama supports, even when they fucking voted for it in the past...josevolution wrote:So what happened to " We are here to create jobs " that was after the GOP took over in 2010 where are the jobs that Bohner promised
:oops:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ ... story.html
hypocrites..."You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."0 -
gimmesometruth27 wrote:
there aren't any new jobs from this congress. remember how we had to take the detour and discuss birth control and abortion AGAIN?.. their goal from day one was easy. obstruct, obstruct, obstruct. do not support anything obama supports, even when they fucking voted for it in the past...josevolution wrote:So what happened to " We are here to create jobs " that was after the GOP took over in 2010 where are the jobs that Bohner promised :oops:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ ... story.html
hypocrites...
Not this poop again...
I'd ask you put down your Democrat pom-poms for a moment and think about this:
Congress doesn't create lasting jobs, people and businesses do.
Party composition does not matter in the above.
***Yes, I know you're going to say - that's not true - they can create lasting jobs. I'd say - umm rarely. But, fine - let's add a caveat -government can create lasting positions here or there, if they have the money. But, ummm... the US gov't does not have money right now. Moreover, even if they did, they can't nearly at the pace or magnitude the private sector can. Anyway, right now the gov't can't. The argument that the "Congress" or the "President" or the "Fed" can create lasting jobs right now is the equivalent to arguing a person who's foreclosing on his home can. All they can do is alter the incentive structure for us or business to create jobs. Right now - people and businesses are scared to invest in human capital (and other forms of capital) and they have good reason to be. Hence - weak job gains.
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gimmesometruth27 wrote:
there aren't any new jobs from this congress. remember how we had to take the detour and discuss birth control and abortion AGAIN?.. their goal from day one was easy. obstruct, obstruct, obstruct. do not support anything obama supports, even when they fucking voted for it in the past...josevolution wrote:So what happened to " We are here to create jobs " that was after the GOP took over in 2010 where are the jobs that Bohner promised :oops:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ ... story.html
hypocrites...
Good point, gimme. I have to admit that I've had some big disappointments with the Obama administration but the obstructions you mention have had a lot to do with holding things back from happening. It's like watching a football game where holding is legal and there are no penalties. I hope Obama gets re-elected so he gets a chance to prove himself. Beside, it sure beats the hell out of the alternatives."It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
They obviously lied. They made a "promise to America" that they would cut the budget by $100B and couldn't even whack out $1B when all was said and done.josevolution wrote:So what happened to " We are here to create jobs " that was after the GOP took over in 2010 where are the jobs that Bohner promised :oops:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ ... story.html
But at least they lied about future events. That's politician 101.Be Excellent To Each OtherParty On, Dudes!0 -
Jason P wrote:According to our POTUS, "the private sector is doing fine".
:think:0 -
Jason P wrote:According to our POTUS, "the private sector is doing fine".
:think:
I finally saw this today on C-Span0 -
Friend,
"The private sector is doing fine."
That was President Obama's message to the American people today. Is he really that out of touch?
This is yet another telling example of President Obama's detachment from the American people and what's really happening in America.
Maybe the President could ask the 23 million Americans who are unemployed, underemployed, or have stopped looking for work if they're "doing fine." Or maybe he can ask families whose household income dropped $4,300 if they're "doing fine." By all accounts, the American people and economy are not "doing fine."
Even under the false premise that things are fine in America, is "fine" the best we can do? Americans deserve a president who will fight to restore America's greatness. And that's exactly what Mitt Romney will do.
Donate $10 today to send a clear message to Barack Obama that Americans won't settle for anything less than greatness:
http://www.mittromney.com/donate/
Thanks,
Gail Gitcho
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usamamasan1 wrote:Friend,
"The private sector is doing fine."
That was President Obama's message to the American people today. Is he really that out of touch?
This is yet another telling example of President Obama's detachment from the American people and what's really happening in America.
Maybe the President could ask the 23 million Americans who are unemployed, underemployed, or have stopped looking for work if they're "doing fine." Or maybe he can ask families whose household income dropped $4,300 if they're "doing fine." By all accounts, the American people and economy are not "doing fine."
Even under the false premise that things are fine in America, is "fine" the best we can do? Americans deserve a president who will fight to restore America's greatness. And that's exactly what Mitt Romney will do.
Donate $10 today to send a clear message to Barack Obama that Americans won't settle for anything less than greatness:
http://www.mittromney.com/donate/
Thanks,
Gail Gitcho
Communications Director
Everything's in the crapper and no one is fine!
Can I have $10 please?0 -
brianlux wrote:gimmesometruth27 wrote:
there aren't any new jobs from this congress. remember how we had to take the detour and discuss birth control and abortion AGAIN?.. their goal from day one was easy. obstruct, obstruct, obstruct. do not support anything obama supports, even when they fucking voted for it in the past...josevolution wrote:So what happened to " We are here to create jobs " that was after the GOP took over in 2010 where are the jobs that Bohner promised :oops:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ ... story.html
hypocrites...
Good point, gimme. I have to admit that I've had some big disappointments with the Obama administration but the obstructions you mention have had a lot to do with holding things back from happening. It's like watching a football game where holding is legal and there are no penalties. I hope Obama gets re-elected so he gets a chance to prove himself. Beside, it sure beats the hell out of the alternatives.
If everything is being obstructed by congress I am wondering how things
http://obamaachievements.org/list
got achieved.
The fact is they didn't block everything, just some things...it would have been smart of the dems to simply make the republicans actually filibuster everything. To not try to pass something because of the threat of filibuster is sad.
What makes you think that the next 4 years of an Obama administration would look any different than the first? Unless the dems have a clear majority in both the house and senate what will be different? they (dems and rep) gave a bunch of money to banks thinking that a turn around on wall street would turn around the economy as a whole and it didn't work. New eyes on the problem might be what we need. I just wish those eyes would come from someone who is actually interested in a change to the typical federal level thinking.that’s right! Can’t we all just get together and focus on our real enemies: monogamous gays and stem cells… - Ned Flanders
It is terrifying when you are too stupid to know who is dumb
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inlet13 wrote:gimmesometruth27 wrote:
there aren't any new jobs from this congress. remember how we had to take the detour and discuss birth control and abortion AGAIN?.. their goal from day one was easy. obstruct, obstruct, obstruct. do not support anything obama supports, even when they fucking voted for it in the past...josevolution wrote:So what happened to " We are here to create jobs " that was after the GOP took over in 2010 where are the jobs that Bohner promised :oops:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ ... story.html
hypocrites...
Not this poop again...
I'd ask you put down your Democrat pom-poms for a moment and think about this:
Congress doesn't create lasting jobs, people and businesses do.
Party composition does not matter in the above.
***Yes, I know you're going to say - that's not true - they can create lasting jobs. I'd say - umm rarely. But, fine - let's add a caveat -government can create lasting positions here or there, if they have the money. But, ummm... the US gov't does not have money right now. Moreover, even if they did, they can't nearly at the pace or magnitude the private sector can. Anyway, right now the gov't can't. The argument that the "Congress" or the "President" or the "Fed" can create lasting jobs right now is the equivalent to arguing a person who's foreclosing on his home can. All they can do is alter the incentive structure for us or business to create jobs. Right now - people and businesses are scared to invest in human capital (and other forms of capital) and they have good reason to be. Hence - weak job gains.
*****Now, feel free to pick up your pom-poms and go back to the cheer game.
Yeah this poop and why not you are here using pom-poms about your GOP GO AHEAD VOTE FOR ROMNEY ...jesus greets me looks just like me ....0 -
But wasn't it up at 11% or something in 2009???With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0
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josevolution wrote:inlet13 wrote:
Not this poop again...
I'd ask you put down your Democrat pom-poms for a moment and think about this:
Congress doesn't create lasting jobs, people and businesses do.
Party composition does not matter in the above.
***Yes, I know you're going to say - that's not true - they can create lasting jobs. I'd say - umm rarely. But, fine - let's add a caveat -government can create lasting positions here or there, if they have the money. But, ummm... the US gov't does not have money right now. Moreover, even if they did, they can't nearly at the pace or magnitude the private sector can. Anyway, right now the gov't can't. The argument that the "Congress" or the "President" or the "Fed" can create lasting jobs right now is the equivalent to arguing a person who's foreclosing on his home can. All they can do is alter the incentive structure for us or business to create jobs. Right now - people and businesses are scared to invest in human capital (and other forms of capital) and they have good reason to be. Hence - weak job gains.
*****Now, feel free to pick up your pom-poms and go back to the cheer game.
Yeah this poop and why not you are here using pom-poms about your GOP GO AHEAD VOTE FOR ROMNEY ...
First, I'd recommend you learn how to type a coherent sentence. Second, I'd ask why you think I have GOP pom-poms regarding anything whatsoever? I have opinions on markets, and life in general but... The GOP, in recent times, have been a failure. Yet, anyone who defends the buffoon in office, or his party, clearly has issues admitting that the Democrats have been a dismal failure as well. They have pom-poms in hand. Particularly, those here. Party rhetoric is party rhetoric.
The whole thing - you seem to support - is a political football game. Saying one side is better than the other. That's what I was attempting to point out to your fellow "D" lover. I am not trying to be insulting whatsoever, but trying to point out it's a game - and you don't know it. There's people on both sides here... R and D pom-poms... then there's some who have their own opinions - and may seem to side with one side based on their own opinions. I could give you examples of each - but, I think it's unnecessary.
Anyway, you and gimme both may have pom-poms and a nice sweater with the letter "D" written on it - but, this is a message board. You seemingly don't have ideas that either party may or may not support idea A or B - it's all about party support. It seems your guided by their opinions, not your own. To me - that's what's wrong with society. It seems you both just want to support your team - not ideas. Go ahead... if you feel that supporting a party is winning approach - awesome. Good for you.
Me? Well, I think the last two administrations were terrible. Bush was awful - he increased spending, led us into wars - he was terrible. Obama was even worse. My measure - US Debt, unemployment - general economic statistics. The guy thought spending would help us out - it made our debt worse... it's a fact. If I was omnipotent - Would I re-elect Bush right now? Fuck no. Would I re-elect Obama in Nov? Fuck no. Do I think Romney will be a good President? No, I don't.
Who would I elect? Ron Paul. That's that. End of story.Here's a new demo called "in the fire":
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Was it Sunday morning when my President came on and said to me
everything is fine in the private sector,
this while enjoying my first cup of coffee?
JB across from me...
our eyes met, really I almost cried ...
:wtf: was that?
Just so he knows I am not doing fine, neither are all the unemployed,
those still upside down in their houses or now having to rent,
those coming home from war with no job prospects,
small businesses in a hole of taxes afraid to take on a new employee.
That was really the most helpless feeling to hear him say those words.
I thought this year things would be so much better,
high hopes I had for him and me.
And yes we permanently laid off someone this spring ...
we added to the rise.0 -
I don't want the government to create any more jobs because those are just more salaries that I'd have to pay out of my income.
I want congress to do things that ENCOURAGE or SUPPORT those entities who might be interested in job creation.The only people we should try to get even with...
...are those who've helped us.
Right 'round the corner could be bigger than ourselves.0 -
know1 wrote:I don't want the government to create any more jobs because those are just more salaries that I'd have to pay out of my income.
I want congress to do things that ENCOURAGE or SUPPORT those entities who might be interested in job creation.
I wouldn't mind having more teachers and jobs related to building infrastructure.0 -
Job growth remained stuck in June, depriving President Barack Obama of progress on voters’ overriding concern with just four months to go before the election.
U.S. employers added 80,000 jobs last month, below economists’ forecasts and up only slightly from a 77,000 increase in May. The jobless rate stalled at 8.2 percent, the same as it was in March.0 -
Go Beavers wrote:know1 wrote:I don't want the government to create any more jobs because those are just more salaries that I'd have to pay out of my income.
I want congress to do things that ENCOURAGE or SUPPORT those entities who might be interested in job creation.
I wouldn't mind having more teachers and jobs related to building infrastructure.
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases ... -ff15.html
So, in 2009 there were 77 million students (at all levels) and 7.1 million teachers. 10-1 seems not so shabby. Oh, and about 1/2 of those teachers taught elementary and middle school.
National average pay $52,800. Apply that over 12 months of work it would be over $60,000 per year, not bad.hippiemom = goodness0 -
Question: Are the people who are complaining about today's 8.2% unemployment rate the SAME people who thought GM and Chrysler should have been allowed to fail back in 2009?
...
Just wonderin'.Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
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:corn:Cosmo wrote:Question: Are the people who are complaining about today's 8.2% unemployment rate the SAME people who thought GM and Chrysler should have been allowed to fail back in 2009?
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Just wonderin'.
"You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."0 -
...gimmesometruth27 wrote:
:corn:Cosmo wrote:Question: Are the people who are complaining about today's 8.2% unemployment rate the SAME people who thought GM and Chrysler should have been allowed to fail back in 2009?
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Just wonderin'.
Is there one of those smiley faces for: **crickets**... **crickets**...?Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!0
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