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View Poll Results: Are you happy with Trump’s deal to reopen the Federal government for 3 weeks?
I’m happy with the deal 41 36.61%
It’s ok 50 44.64%
I’m unhappy with this deal 21 18.75%
Voters: 112. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 01-07-2019, 11:35 PM
 
Location: Buckeye, AZ
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The 800k would discover their abilities, start businesses, get great jobs, and leave behind dependency.
Yet with Republicans wanting to destroy Obamacare, the incentive to start businesses (IE cheaper individual plans) is lessened.
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Old 01-07-2019, 11:36 PM
 
Location: Buckeye, AZ
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Less consumer spending, just like the good old days of the Great Depression. Maybe we too will learn, do not throw that out, it may be useful.
And yet, we see many people not care about this. I've banged that drum for a longtime and nobody cares. Let them eat cake.
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Old 01-07-2019, 11:47 PM
 
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Summed up, you basically don't care about anybody but yourself, maybe your family, and your precious King Cheeto
I care about people that I choose to care about. Not a bunch of nameless strangers that the government has decided to indiscriminately hand my money to.
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Old 01-07-2019, 11:49 PM
 
Location: Unperson Everyman Land
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Sure

-this is not a good thing
-adding 800k people to the unemployment numbers won't help the economy or wages
-the people losing their EBT aren't magically goint to get 50k per year jobs tomorrow
-most EBT recipients have children, who shouldn't suffer
BOO-HOO!

They can start at $35k and develop a skill that will get them a better paying job.




For the first time on record, the number of American job openings exceeds the number of job seekers – providing the latest indicator of continued job growth and economic strength under President Donald J. Trump.


https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osec/osec20180605
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Old 01-08-2019, 12:05 AM
 
Location: Unperson Everyman Land
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Well, how about you lose your job and see how well you fare? Where in the hell has compassion gone? SMDH.

Guys I work with are quitting left and right because they are being offered better jobs.

I'm sticking around because they pay for my schooling and work around my school schedule.

If they fired me tomorrow, I'd have a better paying job within a day or two, and I'd probably have many offers to choose from.

Companies that desperately need someone with a background in electronics, hydraulics, conveyance systems, PLCs, etc. (automation) would have to compete with other companies to hire me.

There is no down side to this!

Thank you President Trump!
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Old 01-08-2019, 06:53 AM
 
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Well, how about you lose your job and see how well you fare? Where in the hell has compassion gone? SMDH.

Where is your compassion for the millions of Americans who have lost their once good paying jobs to cheap, illegal aliens such as in the construction industry?
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Old 01-08-2019, 10:25 AM
 
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They should be adding skills, just as hundreds of millions of Americans have done, all through our history.

$8 an hour jobs are fine, for kids in high school, but not for prime working years age adults. The traditional way out, post secondary education and training, is as vibrant as ever, for those with drive.
Not necessarily.
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Old 01-08-2019, 10:27 AM
 
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Guys I work with are quitting left and right because they are being offered better jobs.

I'm sticking around because they pay for my schooling and work around my school schedule.

If they fired me tomorrow, I'd have a better paying job within a day or two, and I'd probably have many offers to choose from.

Companies that desperately need someone with a background in electronics, hydraulics, conveyance systems, PLCs, etc. (automation) would have to compete with other companies to hire me.

There is no down side to this!

Thank you President Trump!
I'm happy for you. Many are not that lucky. I don't think a majority of Americans are happy about millions not getting the help they need. I know the airlines and farmers aren't real happy right now.
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Old 01-08-2019, 10:28 AM
 
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BOO-HOO!

They can start at $35k and develop a skill that will get them a better paying job.




For the first time on record, the number of American job openings exceeds the number of job seekers – providing the latest indicator of continued job growth and economic strength under President Donald J. Trump.


https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osec/osec20180605
I'm so glad that I don't personally know anyone like you.
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Old 01-08-2019, 10:31 AM
 
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I care about people that I choose to care about. Not a bunch of nameless strangers that the government has decided to indiscriminately hand my money to.
Most people I know are happy to help those less fortunate. I wonder what Jesus would say to some of the responses on this forum. I sure as hell hope those who are posting about celebrating others' misfortunes don't proclaim to be Christian. Because they're not.
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