Should There Be More Focus on Creating Jobs and Improving the Economy?
86- ledefensetech
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Again, the question is: How does the 20% unemployment rate of the US affect anyone outside the US?
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ledefensetech wrote:
Again, the question is: How does the 20% unemployment rate of the US affect anyone outside the US?
I don't know for a fact but I am sure it effects imports and exports.
The US auto layoffs have definitely hurt Canada with many plants closings and job loss here.
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ledefensetech wrote:
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Actually, what happens in the US does effect the rest of the world, especially the economy. I state my opinion. Gasp...and I do it on a public forum...
Well, maybe not perfect but you do come across as patronizing at times.I'm curious, how does our 20% unemployment rate affect you in any way?
I think you should have the 'HOMELESS" rate included. Wall Street, doesn't account for homeless people.
The homeless rate in America is 12.5%, and these people are also not accounted for as citizens or people in general. They are dismissed to spend their life on the street, because there is NO REAL assistance available. We have 40 Million homeless and only services to account for 700,000 for only singular days.
It is pathetic that the facts are skewed as they are. I've done my own looking in to the matter and written about what I've found.
Either way, it would be nice if people changed their perspectives so others can find compassion, love and understanding. This would help more than anyone realizes.
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Uninvited Writer wrote:
ledefensetech wrote:
Again, the question is: How does the 20% unemployment rate of the US affect anyone outside the US?
I don't know for a fact but I am sure it effects imports and exports.
The US auto layoffs have definitely hurt Canada with many plants closings and job loss here.Sorry it's affecting Canada UW...I have a few other friends there too.
I need to visit one of these days!- 86
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Cagsil wrote:
I think you should have the 'HOMELESS" rate included. Wall Street, doesn't account for homeless people.
The homeless rate in America is 12.5%, and these people are also not accounted for as citizens or people in general. They are dismissed to spend their life on the street, because there is NO REAL assistance available. We have 40 Million homeless and only services to account for 700,000 for only singular days.
It is pathetic that the facts are skewed as they are. I've done my own looking in to the matter and written about what I've found.
Either way, it would be nice if people changed their perspectives so others can find compassion, love and understanding. This would help more than anyone realizes.Sorry the real number is closer to 20%. Government statistics don't track people who have run out of unemployment, nor do they track people who are no longer looking for work. Good old Billy Clinton's administration changed the way we compile those statistics.
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Uninvited Writer wrote:
I don't know for a fact but I am sure it effects imports and exports.
The US auto layoffs have definitely hurt Canada with many plants closings and job loss here.Has Canada bailed out those industries?
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ledefensetech wrote:
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I don't know for a fact but I am sure it effects imports and exports.
The US auto layoffs have definitely hurt Canada with many plants closings and job loss here.Has Canada bailed out those industries?
There were some bailouts...by our Conservative government.
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Cagsil wrote:
I think you should have the 'HOMELESS" rate included. Wall Street, doesn't account for homeless people.
The homeless rate in America is 12.5%, and these people are also not accounted for as citizens or people in general. They are dismissed to spend their life on the street, because there is NO REAL assistance available. We have 40 Million homeless and only services to account for 700,000 for only singular days.
It is pathetic that the facts are skewed as they are. I've done my own looking in to the matter and written about what I've found.
Either way, it would be nice if people changed their perspectives so others can find compassion, love and understanding. This would help more than anyone realizes.Actually, there is quite a bit of assistance, it's just not governmental, and so goes unreported by the government. I've worked with the homeless and there are many religious orgs that give a lot of help out of sheer goodness of heart. It's one of the best things I've ever come across and renews my faith in people.
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Uninvited Writer wrote:
ledefensetech wrote:
Uninvited Writer wrote:
I don't know for a fact but I am sure it effects imports and exports.
The US auto layoffs have definitely hurt Canada with many plants closings and job loss here.Has Canada bailed out those industries?
There were some bailouts...by our Conservative government.
A conservative in Canada would still be a socialist!
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A Texan wrote:
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ledefensetech wrote:
Has Canada bailed out those industries?There were some bailouts...by our Conservative government.
A conservative in Canada would still be a socialist!
LOL - 86
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There were some bailouts...by our Conservative government.
Ah, we're not the only ones who have politicians shilling for votes then. That's something, I suppose. Let me ask you, are Canadians better off with or without the bailouts?
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ledefensetech wrote:
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There were some bailouts...by our Conservative government.
Ah, we're not the only ones who have politicians shilling for votes then. That's something, I suppose. Let me ask you, are Canadians better off with or without the bailouts?
I am not sure. I'm doing fine. Our unemployment rate has stabilized at around 8.6%.
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A Texan wrote:
Uninvited Writer wrote:
ledefensetech wrote:
Has Canada bailed out those industries?There were some bailouts...by our Conservative government.
A conservative in Canada would still be a socialist!
Tell that to Mr. Harper
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I am not sure. I'm doing fine. Our unemployment rate has stabilized at around 8.6%.
Sure, only because the Big Three, or Not So Big Three as I like to call them, are kept on life support through the bailouts. What happens when those companies fail and all that money is lost? How many "saved" jobs will you lose then? It sounds like your leaders have just thrown good money after bad.
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Uninvited Writer wrote:
A Texan wrote:
Uninvited Writer wrote:
There were some bailouts...by our Conservative government.A conservative in Canada would still be a socialist!
Tell that to Mr. Harper
Amazing how it must sound But I have no idea who Mr. Harper is, nor do I care, he is Canada's problem! See how that works?
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A Texan wrote:
Uninvited Writer wrote:
A Texan wrote:
A conservative in Canada would still be a socialist!
Tell that to Mr. Harper
Amazing how it must sound But I have no idea who Mr. Harper is, nor do I care, he is Canada's problem! See how that works?
We agree on something...he is our problem
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Uninvited Writer wrote:
A Texan wrote:
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Tell that to Mr. HarperAmazing how it must sound But I have no idea who Mr. Harper is, nor do I care, he is Canada's problem! See how that works?
We agree on something...he is our problem
We agree on a lot but I will never tell you what those things are.
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Bailouts: It sucks but think about the options. First look at what the bailouts do for common people. If the banks were not bailed out then savings of common joe would be wiped out. Its not just the big investment banks but the roll over would have been catastrophic. Similar with the auto trade, if auto companies bust it affects everyone, from the new cars with no parts to the truckers and the groceries you survive on. Auto companies are tied up with one another in a huge web.
What happens post bail out is the important question. Do we let it happen again?
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tksensei wrote:
T_Augustus wrote:
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You are assuming this 'plan' if it were to pass, would be effective. Do I think the people who brought you potholes, the DVM, and public school might fail or make things even worse? You're goddam right I do!Because a step in the right direction will eventually reach a desirable destination.
Again, you assume this is "a step in the right direction." I think it may very well be a giant leap in the wrong direction. Different point of view and all that.
Again, you're right, I do believe it is a step in the right direction. I believe the biggest step backwards, is to not take a step at all.
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Bovine Currency wrote:
Bailouts: It sucks but think about the options. First look at what the bailouts do for common people. If the banks were not bailed out then savings of common joe would be wiped out. Its not just the big investment banks but the roll over would have been catastrophic. Similar with the auto trade, if auto companies bust it affects everyone, from the new cars with no parts to the truckers and the groceries you survive on. Auto companies are tied up with one another in a huge web.
What happens post bail out is the important question. Do we let it happen again?Great post!
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