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Part of the Dept of Labor BLS stats not mentioned by the lame stream media- Jan 1 to Feb 28, 296,000 fewer people are employed. Labor participation rate at its lowest in 40 years at 63.5 %
We'll see how much Obama believes that he's created all these jobs that his fan club claims he has created. When long-term unemployment handouts comes up again, if Obama keeps extending them, then he doesn't believe there are jobs.
I have a friend that lost her $500,000 a year Wall Street job three years ago and hasn't been able to find a job. You really can't be saying that receiving $350 a week in unemployment insurance is keeping her from finding another job. The same is true for anyone that lost only a $75,000/yr. job. That UE insurance does is provide a minimal existence, not replace one's former salary.
The meme that unemployment insurance gives people a reason to sit home and watch TV instead of re-joining the workforce is moronic.
I have a friend that lost her $500,000 a year Wall Street job three years ago and hasn't been able to find a job. You really can't be saying that receiving $350 a week in unemployment insurance is keeping her from finding another job. The same is true for anyone that lost only a $75,000/yr. job. That UE insurance does is provide a minimal existence, not replace one's former salary.
The meme that unemployment insurance gives people a reason to sit home and watch TV instead of re-joining the workforce is moronic.
It's another piece of hate and misunderstanding that right wingers have.
That UE insurance does is provide a minimal existence, not replace one's former salary.
The meme that unemployment insurance gives people a reason to sit home and watch TV instead of re-joining the workforce is moronic.
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Originally Posted by parried
It's another piece of hate and misunderstanding that right wingers have.
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Originally Posted by CBO
Extending unemployment insurance benefits would:
Provide incentives for UI recipients to remain unemployed longer than they otherwise would have because UI benefits stop when recipients find a job or stop looking for work
We'll see how much Obama believes that he's created all these jobs that his fan club claims he has created. When long-term unemployment handouts comes up again, if Obama keeps extending them, then he doesn't believe there are jobs.
malamute, that is a good point. How many times has UE been extended. I lost count.
But they have to keep the Obama cult believing even if nothing has gotten better for them.
I voted for Obama and I think the unemployment numbers would be worse if Republicans had more influence in Washington. I just think this monthy job post made on city-data is so redundant and has been going on for years. When we have a steady streak of 250,000+ a month then lets start talking.
obama is on the road to sealing his legacy as one of the greatest leaders in american history. Even lincoln had his detractors but is now considered one of the greatest. 50 years from now obama will be in the club with the greatest of the great, maybe even on our currency. Go obama!
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