How high will the Obama unemployment rate go? (downturn, myths, economy)

[Stac2007]

Originally Posted by Missmoose

I expect Mr. Obama will enjoy full employment through 2016

How can you expect that to happen when the polls say he is loosing supporters? Cap and Trade will put an end to Obama.

[ecvMatt]

Before the collapse of American society/food riots/gang controlled cities/marshal law and civil war etc. or while they still have a chance to measure it accurately?


Of course, we know the numbers are screwy and the actual amount of unemployed far exceeds 15% now, I'll still vote for 10-12

[AnUnidentifiedMale]

Originally Posted by Stac2007

Cap and Trade will put an end to Obama.

I don't think most people care about Cap and Trade.

[AnUnidentifiedMale]

For those who think the rate will go above 15%, are you basing this on anything you've read, or is it solely based on what your gut is telling you?

[kaimuki]

I think its absurd to call it the "Obama unemployment rate". No one person is responsible for the unemployment rate, even if its low.

[Stac2007]

Originally Posted by AnUnidentifiedMale

I don't think most people care about Cap and Trade.

So you think they are as ignorant as you?

[zz4guy]

Originally Posted by kaimuki

I think its absurd to call it the "Obama unemployment rate". No one person is responsible for the unemployment rate, even if its low.

Tell someone who gives a F___

[plannine]

Originally Posted by AnUnidentifiedMale
I don't think most people care about Cap and Trade.

Originally Posted by Stac2007

So you think they are as ignorant as you?

We've asked people randomly (for a news piece) on the street about cap and trade. 19 of 49 people had heard of it, and only 9 of those had any idea of what it was/did. (and no, we didn't ask who they voted for, and 90% of the people we spoke with were of a light skin colour).

(note: interviews done in Birmingham and Royal Oak, Michigan)

[ecvMatt]

Originally Posted by kaimuki

I think its absurd to call it the "Obama unemployment rate". No one person is responsible for the unemployment rate, even if its low.

I bet if it was going down, he wouldn't have any problem calling it "His"

[KRAMERCAT]

I think you meant to say the Bush unemployment rate, since his admin caused it.