Imagine the jobs that could have been with $1.5 Trillion bucks that has vanished into thin air. In one year the Democrats quadrupled Bush's bloated budget and as we speak, Obama's proposed budget will reach new record heights. I just don't get it.

Guess I'll follow the example of Washington and in an effort to stimulate my income, I will get out my credit card and quaduple my last years expenditures. That should stabilize my business and personal finances.

I read the other day the Federal Government now employs 2.5 million people. Surely with that huge of a number that count surely includes the employees of Government Motors.

I suppose the massive increase in Federal workers is somehow thought of as an economic success considering all they contribute to growing the GDP.

Maybe Bonker$ or Main Stream can somehow splain this one to me.

This economy is so bad, if the bank returns your check marked "Insufficient Funds", you call them to ask if they meant you or them......

Looks like even Jeff couldn't answer that one!

Here is what I can't get my head around. You guys are very in tune with current events. You are all plugged into financial grids and you can react and comment to news in real time. Here is my confusion.

When the unemployment rate hit 10%, ya'll were right there to tell us about it and blame it on the President.

When the stock market drops a point, you pin the tail on the donkey party, so to speak.

So, please someone riddle me this:

Why have we not heard comment on the falling jobless rate?

S. Lindsey and Joe were here to tell us when it edged to 10%. why no comment on the decline?

Hack

Well...more fair and reasonable than any other lib I know.

About those newly created jobs..... I'm very skeptical as this administration has a trend of throwing out numbers that benefit them for the moment while ignoring the truth until the facts prove otherwise. Example in point: What about the 800,000 plus lost jobs that were adjusted out last month for last year? My point is I don't trust their numbers as these clowns are throwing anything about these days to make themselves look better. Admittedly, not unlike any other politician out there.

Hack.... IF the jobless rate indeed is falling, then let me be the first to leap in the air shouting and high fiving you. I want jobs NOW and not after this arrogant and pompous president leaves office. I have a several positions that I am stubbornly holding onto right now hoping for turnaround in our economic fundamentals. I hold out little hope with any of our current government's policies right now as I have seen nothing that they have done that yields real tangible benefits and results to us common business folk. For the sake of th families I employ and the many that I know who have lost jobs and homes, let me just say that I truly hope jobs are created asap. And not these freaking government jobs that are sucking the life out our economy and recovery as we speak.

Man...I hope we slide below 8% by the end of this year. That would be a huge recovery in my mind. I just don't see the fundamentals being implemented to make it happen.

Hope that answers your question.

Cheers!

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Go Steelers!!!! n e x t y e a r.

Don't get the point of my post wrong, Git. I'm not one to try and make the S&P 500 or the DOW Industrials political. I was fascinated when a Fox and Friends anchor woman told Fox viewers to expect the DOW to rise due to Senator Brown's election in Mass. Really? You have to willingly ignore the complex factors involved in The Market and unemployment to simplify it to Repubs' and Dems' daily political activities.

So, either jobless rates as reported by financial economic analysts (not just this particular White House) are noteworthy or not. I won't buy into the "use the numbers only when they hurt the other guy" mentality that is alive and well here.

To another point: Conservatives and republicans have been enjoying the NEW use of distinct terminology with our current President:

"I want jobs NOW and not after this arrogant and pompous president leaves office."

Git, just who does Barack Hussein Obama think he is?! The President of The United States? Oh yeah..... He is.

What, exactly, sets his attitude apart from The self-proclaimed "decider" who republicans failed to call arrogant? I believe President Bush was the decider and was the most powerful man in America.

But you can't try to paint our President as an empty suit who sheepishly bows to our enemies, on the one hand, and in the next breath imply he needs to be more sheepish and humble and, I suspect, know his place.

You, my fellow conservatives, have not, IMHO, managed your arguments against this president very well. The "He's arrogant argument (or "Uppity" as Lynn Westmoreland likes to comment) will get your side as far as the "He wasn't born in America" argument did.

But keep hacking away from that not-so bi-partisan position.

Back to jobs and the economy: I feel saddened as I drive by businesses that I had so much hope for, but have folded under the weight of this economy.

Went by Fisticuffs to do a little practice bleeding? Closed for good! Padlocked (But try MOAB Combat Systems in the same shopping area).

We GPSed Joe's Crab Shack on Cobb PKWY in North Atlanta and arrived at a boarded up building (guess we should have called).

I don't know what is going to bring business back, but us dems vs y'all conservatives / republicans politics, where Republicans are paid to oppose all ideas, ain't gonna make it happen.

Hopefully ideas are on the way.

Cheers,

Hack

Go Steelers!!!! n e x t y e a r.

Go Ain'ts. Sorry...but I was attending Ain't games when the fans were wearing paper bags and places their 'hope' in Bobby Hebert much like you do Obama. Neither got either anywhere.

I'm not one to try and make the S&P 500 or the DOW Industrials political.

I'm not either Hack. Money is being made and lost daily in the markets. The numbers I am looking for is GDP growth, lower unemployment rates, reduced government spending and debts, elimination of government waste and just sensible fiscal responsibility. None of which there is ANY 'hope' for at this moment in time.

I was fascinated when a Fox and Friends anchor woman told Fox viewers to expect the DOW to rise due to Senator Brown's election in Mass. Really? You have to willingly ignore the complex factors involved in The Market and unemployment to simplify it to Repubs' and Dems' daily political activities.

I don't disagree with your assessment. And I also don't live and breathe on the sound bites of political commentators... FOX, CNN or MSNBC.

So, either jobless rates as reported by financial economic analysts (not just this particular White House) are noteworthy or not. I won't buy into the "use the numbers only when they hurt the other guy" mentality that is alive and well here.

What is your point??? I made comment that I am skeptical of the unemployment numbers this administration is throwing out due to the factors I stated. If they had to adjust the unemployment numbers by such a massive amount for 2009, as they did, then why should I not be skeptical about the statements being thrown about by you Dems and the media now? However, you are so disingenuous when you say you won't buy into the "use of numbers gig' when it hurts the other guy. Were you able to keep a straight face when typing that one out? Talk about a "pee on my foot and tell me it's raining moment"!!!

To another point: Conservatives and republicans have been enjoying the NEW use of distinct terminology with our current President:

"I want jobs NOW and not after this arrogant and pompous president leaves office."

Git, just who does Barack Hussein Obama think he is?! The President of The United States? Oh yeah..... He is.

Damn right he's the president. He is steering this ship big time. Obama piloting this economic ship reminds me of some white trash redneck with a homemade watermelon cannon shouting out "Hey guys...watch this". I apologize not one bit for stating that I want jobs NOW and I want policies implemented that will encourage hiring or aid businesses in retaining workers (including my employees). My business will survive....but I would rather not have to layoff employees in order to do so. There is nothing out there giving me any hope in this regard Hack. And my analysis goes beyond petty politics as I am a big picture guy..... more than you can ever imagine. I stand by my words regarding the man who is our president. The clown is simply over his head, arrogant, and agenda driven. He has been bought and paid for by the Ivy League Washington / Wall Street crowd that he surrounds himself with and whom he favors. This guys has betrayed the American people with the false hope he promised.

What, exactly, sets his attitude apart from The self-proclaimed "decider" who republicans failed to call arrogant? I believe President Bush was the decider and was the most powerful man in America.

Well...I suppose we could debate all day the degree of arrogance between Obama and Bush. How about comparing gaffs? Did Bush think for himself or did he live off the teleprompter. So whatever Hack. I don't 'cotton' to folk that when they are speaking down to me via the teleprompter, the view I get is the inside of their nostrils. Humility isn't expressed by this politician. I'll stand by my arrogant statement, thank you very much.

But you can't try to paint our President as an empty suit who sheepishly bows to our enemies, on the one hand, and in the next breath imply he needs to be more sheepish and humble and, I suspect, know his place.You, my fellow conservatives, have not, IMHO, managed your arguments against this president very well. The "He's arrogant argument (or "Uppity" as Lynn Westmoreland likes to comment) will get your side as far as the "He wasn't born in America" argument did.

Don't know where the clown was born Hack. Doesn't matter. He is our president legal or not. I'm not going there. Regarding Lynn's "Uppity" statement????? Well, if that ain't that pot calling the kettle black. Good grief Hack, you act as if I'm some Wastemoreland / Wear-your-conservatism-on-your-sleeve supporter. Truth be know.... If it looks likes the Republicrats will take over the Congress this year, then instead of leaving my ballot blank when it comes to this congressional race, you will see me vote for a Tea Bagger or a Democrat just to get rid of our empty-suited, ineffective clichéd, favor granting, pork hounding Republicrat congressman. Good grief man...I view Obama and Westmoreland as being equals in the 'capability and intelligence category'. So go ahead... tell me about my argument that you've lumped me into with whoever it is you've lumped me into????

But keep hacking away from that not-so bi-partisan position.

Whatever.....

Back to jobs and the economy: I feel saddened as I drive by businesses that I had so much hope for, but have folded under the weight of this economy.

Amen Brother. It is downright scary.

Went by Fisticuffs to do a little practice bleeding? Closed for good! Padlocked (But try MOAB Combat Systems in the same shopping area).

You know... in my endeavors and adventures I try not to bleed. Heaven knows I do from time to time. But I try to avoid it. You get off on it. You ain't right my friend. Guess next time I go to whacking replacing barbed wire fences and wrestling down cedar trees on the farm I'll know just who to call. If bleeding is what you want, I'll make you bleed buddy.

We GPSed Joe's Crab Shack on Cobb PKWY in North Atlanta and arrived at a boarded up building (guess we should have called).

Barnes and Noble in Fayetteville is closing I hear. Is that going to reduce the unemployment rate any? Realistically ask yourself this: Who next in Fayetteville? Bugaboo Creek? H H Gregg? Haverty's Furniture? Michaels is now gone. Look around us Hack. Where is the hope? With the Democrats?? Listen..I for one don't salivate over the upcoming Republican victories that will ensue during this next election cycle. You can make fun of my non-bipartisanship all you want buddy, but the truth is these lightweight RINOs that will takeover will not make the difficult decisions and stand by the fiscal conservative principles that they wear on their sleeves while only giving such mere lip service. My 'hope' lies not in these lesser-of-evil clowns. So continue on with your girly slap Git-is-a-Republicrat jabs. You will continue to feel air swish across you palm instead of the desired flesh and blood that you get off on.

I don't know what is going to bring business back, but us dems vs y'all conservatives / republicans politics, where Republicans are paid to oppose all ideas, ain't gonna make it happen.

I agree Hack. So along with me... abandon your party and let's get back to basic fundamentals that do work. Acknowledging that expanded government, these crippling debts and deficits along with subsidizing a populace that refuses to be productive is counter intuitive to a strong economy and healthy nation. Abandon your party Hack. Join me and others who realize that there really is no two party system anymore. Only the party of 'Big Government'.

Hopefully ideas are on the way.

I think we've given creative "hopeful ideas" more than enough chance to be successful. Let's get back to the fundamentals and reward once again the virtues of hard work, personal responsibility, integrity in personal lives and in government, and accountability. Let's stop rewarding bad behavior. Our spoiled entitlement mentality is taking all of us down to a third world future. And if you have a job folks... produce like you value it. Stop taking it for granted and telling everyone how hard you worked to get where you are now while not producing for you employer anymore. Otherwise....he is going to outsource your position to someone else in order to survive.

Go ahead Hack. It's your turn. Tell me what a wonderful job our president and government are doing. Tell me bad those Republicrats are that aren't in charge and haven't been for over 3 years now. Try to draw some blood here....

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Lance Moore has earned his spot in history!

Don't disagree with much of what you wrote at all, Git.

I will just say that if you argue the President's arrogance just as Lynn Westmoreland, you have earned the comparison. I still can't quite figure out how the most powerful man on Earth ought to act. I do know that he and Ronald Reagan are both very good at delivering messages from teleprompters. And our current President has proven he can discuss multiple topics with his adversaries

with no notes on his palm or teleprompter.

The "Barack the Teleprompter President crowd have even stretched the truth trying to argue their point.

That's fine. It's all politics. But I believe with all of my being that the average American is not worried about our President using teleprompters like every President in modern times. I also whole-heartedly believe that those arguing that he is "arrogant" will be very disappointed that their message gets as much traction as tires made of bacon grease. And the argument makes just as much sense as bacon grease tires would. But that's just my opinion.

At any rate, I really like Palin. She has made herself rich beyond most of our imaginations by adopting a message that she doesn't even pretend to live by. It's brilliant, and makes for great evening television.

Take 'er easy! More snow in you know where. Big pain in the butt for you know who
Hack

What is there to cheer about?

Another 250,000 left the job market.. so now they are not counted.. and that's a win?

The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them. ~~Patrick Henry
"Illegitimus non Corborundum"

S.Lindsey, you are correct, the statistics say the United States lost more jobs last month. But that don’t mean the Republican tax cuts, (during the G.W. Bush presidency,) didn’t create more jobs, like it promised. I think it did create more jobs. Unfortunately, for too many Americans, the new jobs opened up in China, India, and Brazil. The Republican tax cuts effectively looted our treasury so more jobs could be created where Americans, out of work, can’t get at them.

If you are saying the jobless rate reported in the news is not valid, why would you source it? Does it have meaning or not? Is a falling jobless rate bad or good? I'm just looking for consistency here. Maybe that is my problem

Hack

Lets see, consistency in politics, what's wrong with that phrase?

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Tell Cy who really won the blog of the week last week.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

You are past winner so if you are not receiving your free subscription to "The C" delivered to your driveway each Wednesday you should call Cal.
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Lit Fuse!

This blog caught my eye.

But ended up being a bit of a let down. No embedded photos

Hack

I was up really late and did the math; then convinced myself it was wrong and took it down.

In Dec 2009, the BLS estimated there were 15.5 million unemployed. For $1.5 trillion, you could hire 18,750,000 people at $80K/year.

That's $13K per family in the US with enough left over that Git and I and our families could eat at Maxwell's every night forever.

See why I didn't believe it at first?