September unemployment is 9.8 percent

firstdown · 10-02-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Whoa calm down cowboy, I'm not making this a Bush/Obama deal at all. Just talking about the unemployment rate and I tossed out a thought off the top of my head.

Is it an insult for a redskin fan to call another redskin fan a cowboy?

jsarno · 10-03-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Whoa calm down cowboy, I'm not making this a Bush/Obama deal at all. Just talking about the unemployment rate and I tossed out a thought off the top of my head.

COWBOY? LOL...think that's the first time I have ever been called that.

I understand you weren't making a direct connection to Bush / Obama, but if Bush was miraculously in office (obviously couldn't happen) then how would you respond to this?

Schneed10 · 10-03-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jsarno

COWBOY? LOL...think that's the first time I have ever been called that.

I understand you weren't making a direct connection to Bush / Obama, but if Bush was miraculously in office (obviously couldn't happen) then how would you respond to this?

This isn't a political thread, it's an economic one. As was Matty's response.

CRedskinsRule · 10-02-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

What's even scarier in this article is the talk of how many people have stopped looking for jobs.

Jobless rate reaches 9.8 percent in September - Yahoo! News

Not a bashing thread. More a thankful that I have a job thread. My employer has always been a cash first business, and we have a stable client base. I am very thankful that I have my job!

damn, one day i'll learn, you can't have a politics thread without bashing. I am thankful I have a job that affords me the opportunity to pay bills, provide for my kids as best I can, and at a company that will be viable for the short and hopefully long term.

Trample the Elderly · 10-02-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

damn, one day i'll learn, you can't have a politics thread without bashing. I am thankful I have a job that affords me the opportunity to pay bills, provide for my kids as best I can, and at a company that will be viable for the short and hopefully long term.

I'm glad you've a good job and your family is doing well.

dmek25 · 10-02-2009, 02:12 PM

im really thankful i have a good job. nice try for a thread C

GMScud · 10-02-2009, 02:23 PM

I'm also thankful. I certainly am not taking it for granted. I spent a significant amount of time on the finance side of the mortgage industry, so when the bubble burst my job situation was tenuous at best. I was really stressed for a while, but I'm fortunate to have landed on my feet working for a phenomenal small company.

Working and living in Bethesda/Chevy Chase, it's easy to forget the economic climate around the rest of the country. It's so affluent, you just don't see the ill effects on a daily basis. When I was in Gainesville, Fl a few weeks ago it was really sad. So much dead real estate, and I saw a lot more homeless people than when I left that town two years ago. I also saw dozens of businesses that seemed to be doing fine a few years back that have shut their doors.

724Skinsfan · 10-02-2009, 02:16 PM

Since I get paid with taxpayers money, I may sweat when next year's budget is finalized. Luckily, Virginia's unemployment isn't "terrible".

Dirtbag59 · 10-02-2009, 06:46 PM

The recession is apparently over for everyone except California who will continue to suffer for another two years. For everyone else it's the equivalent of getting over a long illness. Your body has finally rid itself of the virus but in the process you find yourself beaten up from being sick for so long, even though you're technically healthy again.

This is going to be a great time though for young people to get hired. The economy will complete it's turnaround and the baby boomers will soon be retiring. I can't wait.

MTK · 10-03-2009, 01:52 PM

My thought was not politically based in the least bit. Does it always have to be a Bush/Obama thing with some people?

But if you want to make it a Bush thing, let's be honest a big part of the reason we're in this situation is due to his administration.

jsarno · 10-04-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

My thought was not politically based in the least bit. Does it always have to be a Bush/Obama thing with some people?

But if you want to make it a Bush thing, let's be honest a big part of the reason we're in this situation is due to his administration.

Sorry, Obama will always have ties to Bush, just like Clinton had to Bush...and you were pretty darn harsh on Bush, but awfully leinant on Obama...so yes, when you complained harshly about Bush's economic state, and his then "high unemployment rate", why would anyone think not to compare. If you were silent on that subject in the past, there would be no comparison now. You can't just say whatever you want and not be called on it when the guy you voted in is doing next to nothing. (which is no surprise given his lack of experience) The fact that you defend such a horrible unemployment rate and kind of pass it off, well we both know that would not be happening if this was even McCain.

jsarno · 10-04-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jsarno

Sorry, Obama will always have ties to Bush, just like Clinton had to Bush...and you were pretty darn harsh on Bush, but awfully leinant on Obama...so yes, when you complained harshly about Bush's economic state, and his then "high unemployment rate", why would anyone think not to compare. If you were silent on that subject in the past, there would be no comparison now. You can't just say whatever you want and not be called on it when the guy you voted in is doing next to nothing. (which is no surprise given his lack of experience) The fact that you defend such a horrible unemployment rate and kind of pass it off, well we both know that would not be happening if this was even McCain.

I need to correct myself...he's not doing next to nothing, he's digging America in an even BIGGER hole, and making horrible decisions over and over. He's a joke of a president and well on his way to the worst we have seen in recent memory. At this pace, he will go down as the worst ever unless he suddenly grows some advisors and turns this around.

MTK · 10-04-2009, 12:26 PM

Great job ruining the thread.

budw38 · 10-05-2009, 07:37 AM

How is Bush " mostly " responsible for the " mess " we are in ? Clinton Admin. pass the Subprime / CRA's and eliminated the Glass Steagal Act . The Clinton admin . ran our banks and Financial Intstitutions as well as Fannie Mae Barney Frank's Fannie and Freddie Muddle - Sam Dealey (usnews.com) ...Robert Rubin’s Days Are Numbered | Hennessy's View ....http://iusbvision.wordpress.com/2008...braines18.html ...Countrywide's Many 'Friends' - News Markets - Portfolio.com. Bush , Republicans could have done better on spending , but lets not ignore the fact that our banks , Fannie -Freddie , Senate and House Finance Commities were run by Frank-Dodd . See video of Fannie Mae CEO D. Mudd w/ Obama on YouTube . Much of the blame goes to Washington , on both sides of the isle , but the Dems need to stop this garabage of " giving " things away as if people are entitled to what they will not work for and earn .

saden1 · 10-05-2009, 07:44 PM

What is the purpose of an economic stimulus?

A. Pay off supporters.
B. Build confidence in consumer and corporate spending.
C. Increase the national debt.
D. Reduce unemployment.
E. All of the above.

Please choose best answer.

10-02-2009, 02:12 PM	#6
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 64 Posts: 10,672	Re: September unemployment is 9.8 percent im really thankful i have a good job. nice try for a thread C __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

10-02-2009, 02:23 PM	#7
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: September unemployment is 9.8 percent I'm also thankful. I certainly am not taking it for granted. I spent a significant amount of time on the finance side of the mortgage industry, so when the bubble burst my job situation was tenuous at best. I was really stressed for a while, but I'm fortunate to have landed on my feet working for a phenomenal small company. Working and living in Bethesda/Chevy Chase, it's easy to forget the economic climate around the rest of the country. It's so affluent, you just don't see the ill effects on a daily basis. When I was in Gainesville, Fl a few weeks ago it was really sad. So much dead real estate, and I saw a lot more homeless people than when I left that town two years ago. I also saw dozens of businesses that seemed to be doing fine a few years back that have shut their doors. __________________ Tardy

10-02-2009, 02:16 PM	#8
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: September unemployment is 9.8 percent Since I get paid with taxpayers money, I may sweat when next year's budget is finalized. Luckily, Virginia's unemployment isn't "terrible". __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

10-02-2009, 06:46 PM	#9
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: September unemployment is 9.8 percent The recession is apparently over for everyone except California who will continue to suffer for another two years. For everyone else it's the equivalent of getting over a long illness. Your body has finally rid itself of the virus but in the process you find yourself beaten up from being sick for so long, even though you're technically healthy again. This is going to be a great time though for young people to get hired. The economy will complete it's turnaround and the baby boomers will soon be retiring. I can't wait. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

10-03-2009, 01:52 PM	#10
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: September unemployment is 9.8 percent My thought was not politically based in the least bit. Does it always have to be a Bush/Obama thing with some people? But if you want to make it a Bush thing, let's be honest a big part of the reason we're in this situation is due to his administration. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-04-2009, 12:26 PM	#13
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: September unemployment is 9.8 percent Great job ruining the thread. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-05-2009, 07:37 AM	#14
budw38 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern,Va. Posts: 2,706	Re: September unemployment is 9.8 percent How is Bush " mostly " responsible for the " mess " we are in ? Clinton Admin. pass the Subprime / CRA's and eliminated the Glass Steagal Act . The Clinton admin . ran our banks and Financial Intstitutions as well as Fannie Mae Barney Frank's Fannie and Freddie Muddle - Sam Dealey (usnews.com) ...Robert Rubin’s Days Are Numbered \| Hennessy's View ....http://iusbvision.wordpress.com/2008...braines18.html ...Countrywide's Many 'Friends' - News Markets - Portfolio.com. Bush , Republicans could have done better on spending , but lets not ignore the fact that our banks , Fannie -Freddie , Senate and House Finance Commities were run by Frank-Dodd . See video of Fannie Mae CEO D. Mudd w/ Obama on YouTube . Much of the blame goes to Washington , on both sides of the isle , but the Dems need to stop this garabage of " giving " things away as if people are entitled to what they will not work for and earn .

10-05-2009, 07:44 PM	#15
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: September unemployment is 9.8 percent What is the purpose of an economic stimulus? A. Pay off supporters. B. Build confidence in consumer and corporate spending. C. Increase the national debt. D. Reduce unemployment. E. All of the above. Please choose best answer. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

September unemployment is 9.8 percent

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