It’s such a contradiction in logic that it is laughable. There’s either jobs out there or there’s not — pick one. I realize people are torn over Obama and his policies (hey, don’t look at me, I didn’t vote for him) and I know people are concerned about deficits these days. But at at time when unemployment is so incredibly high, cutting off benefits to those who are really hurting and just need a little help or time getting back on their feet is a bad, bad idea. As Americans — whichever side of the aisle you hail from — we’ve always been better than that.

“As always, all Jim and John have to say is that those who don’t agree with are too stupid to understand the issues.”

Since I’ve never said any such thing I’ll chalk up your nonsensical comment to the usual right wing fantastical attack the messenger smear politics your ilk has learned so well from Delay, Rove, Fox News, et al.

We can’t believe our good fortune when we steal trillions and the reaction is for those we’re screwing to tear each other apart for the crumbs we left behind.

Carry on, we love it!

Umm yes you can. It’s called a ‘Different point of view’.

In fact, I’ve noticed this hypocrisy A LOT with the Fox News business people in particular (such as Cavuto, Varney, etc) to the point that it makes me gnash my teeth together. Every time a new unemployment figure is released these clowns will bitch on air, “Unemployment is 10%! And if we count the under-employed too, the number would be 18%! That means nearly 1 out of 5 Americans can’t find work or enough work to really get by! That’s how crappy a job Obama is doing!”

But you can’t have this BOTH ways. You CAN’T point to high unemployment figures and say “This proves Obama sucks and the economy is a mess! This proves American companies are in trouble! Look how many people can’t find a job!”…but THEN turn around and poo-poo those very same numbers (like moron Delay here) and say “Oh, there are PLENTY of jobs. You people on unemployment are just too lazy to work.”

If that’s what you think, then feel free to pound that idea up your butt. I lost my job nearly a year ago, and from the way I was dismissed — where the company held my final pay check hostage till I agreed to sign a form saying it was my fault I was being dismissed and not theirs (which in turn meant I had to schedule a frickin’ court hearing with a judge to finally collect unemployment benefits) — I can assure you there are now millions of people like me…yes, MILLIONS at this point…who are desperately seeking ANYTHING, but can’t find it at all.

As I said, I’m traditionally a right of center person. But this is one of those instances where the Republicans are going to go one step too far and shoot themselves in the foot, all because they just don’t get it. I swear, those who have jobs these days often don’t get it either because they’re blinded by the fact they HAVE a job. Trust me, it’s HORRIBLE to be looking for a job right now. As I said, I’ve spent the better part of a year burning up what final savings I had just to maintain living in an apartment. Hell, I’d be happy if even the local McDonalds was hiring or Best Buy needed another blue shirt cashier or the supermarket wanted someone to sweep at night. But even those jobs don’t exist anymore — or if there ever is an opening, you can count on like 30 people applying.

Seriously, those of you who still have your jobs, take a day of skimming WANTED ADS to see what you’d be facing if you suddenly lost your job, too. The ads are LAUGHABLE these days since companies want to pay only pennies for highly educated or trained workers, just to pocket even more profits. And to that end, they’ll be looking for one person to do 4 different jobs — so that in turn they can let even MORE people go and downsize — which makes it even harder to find a listing you can even qualify for. That’s why you’ll find laughable listings like: “Wanted: Receptionist to answer phones. Must also possess an PhD in Astro Physics to interface with our Tech Dept as well, and likewise possess a minimum of 7 years culinary experience as a Chef in a TOP restaurant, in order to help prepare executive meals when asked. No specified hours, must be available 24/7/365 with no time off. Minimum wage with no benefits at all. Send resume to Mr. X — and do NOT expect even a courtesy reply that we received your application because, frankly, we can’t be bothered even sending you a spam form letter back. If you don’t hear from us, it means we felt you were a LOSER, so shut up and move on!”

I know PLENTY of people who lost their jobs this past year, and I cannot think of a SINGLE one — that I personally know — who wouldn’t want a full time job…even if it was making coffee at Starbucks or busing tables at an IHOP…yet they can’t find ANYTHING right now. For Heaven’s sake, THAT is why the new unemployment claims keeps going UP. We’re still shedding jobs and each week, on average, yet another 30-40,000 more people are pushed out of work. So when morons like Delay seem to think there are plenty of jobs out there, I just have to laugh. This guy has NO clue what it’s like right now — and apparently neither do some of the people posting here.

They are all correct.

Some people do search for a new job asap while others wait til their benifits run out. It isn’t ‘evil’ or ‘wrong’
though. The mentality is sometimes ‘we paid into it, why not get something out of it’.

Are you frustrated with politcians and the media like I am?

Sound off on http://www.frustratedabout.com.

Scott Lara

Your reading comprehension issues are on display. The commenter isn’t saying he’s staying home and not looking for a job, he’s recognizing that one’s occupation is a large part of one’s identity and self purpose. And your premise is a slim thread because it’s a long stretch.

You do have a social security number, right?

You do pay FEDERAL income taxes, right?

You do RELY on PUBLIC SERVICES like the police and fire department, right?

It is stupid shits like you and the shit flinging Baboon Beck who advocate for the overthrow of the GOVERNMENT. Now. Not under the Chimperfurher Bush. But NOW.

Just come out clean, teabagger. Suddenly you have a problem.

Yes you have called me names before. You also said I can’t face facts and insinuated that I don’t give links when I did.

My last tiny url didn’t work anyway so I reposted. I only counted 3 red states on that list. TX, LA, and AZ. I guess you can throw in VA even though Obama won. CO and NV have been trending blue. I think that’s it.

Here are 2 reviews of a study or the book containing the study. I think you have to buy the book to see all the research. It was done out of Syracuse University by professor Arthur Brooks “Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth about Compassionate Conservatism” These reviews have to be good enough if James can link to blogs and press releases as evidence to back his point.

http://www.seattlepi.com/opinion/298992_givemoney10.html http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/21/opinion/21kristof.html

There are other studies and a Gallup poll from 2008 with similar results. But I finally finished my work on the computer and need to sleep. You get the point. You’ll believe what you want anyway. People can do their own research. You can have the last word.

Did I call you any names? What’s with your hostility? And if you’d read your last link, half the states on there are blue states. I’m sorry but I won’t click on to tiny curls, I’ve been burnt before with them.

I gave other links earlier John, to recent studies. It’s not my fault you’re ignorant.

I don’t think the RWers will like your links. I guess Christine already doesn’t and can’t face the facts. At least you gave links James.

Now you’re just talking to yourself and posting even older studies. You already lost. You were wrong. Be a man and admit it. Nite now.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-11/bc-nro111405.php

http://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog/2004/09/red_states_feed.html

No.
No.
And No.

Have you?

What do you care? Don’t you support income redistribution? The South has always been poorer than the liberal NE and West coast. It’s only “fair”, right?

Here’s an editorial reviewing that study, appropriately entitled “Conservatives are not a selfish lot”. It answers the questions about wealth, etc. http://tiny.cc/0SmMU

I can’t find an answer to whether Conservatives are even particularly wealthier than Libs. NY, CA, New England etc are the bluest and wealthiest areas of the country, yet they give the least. By contrast, the south has always been the poorest but gives the most. Rural red states give more than urban blue states that have more access, more services, and more ways to be charitable.

This subject has gotten way off track thanks to JamesA1102. People will believe what they want, facts don’t matter. Goodnight.

And red states give more to charity than blue states even though blue states are wealthier.
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Yeah, and the red states get more federal money of our tax dollars than the blue states.

“. A study by Google found an even greater disproportion: average annual contributions reported by conservatives were almost double those of liberals.”
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I really like that statement from the author in your link. “reported by conservatives”? Yes anyone can “report” things they did or didn’t do. I don’t think that’s anything to swear by.

And red states give more to charity than blue states even though blue states are wealthier. So that answers that. Who is that guy that wrote that blog? Not even good questions.

Again, charity/generosity is voluntary. It cannot be forced.

And the while the personal business of by friends and neighbors is none of my business, there is no one I know who ever played the “vacation via unemployment” game.

With all due respect, perhaps that says something about your living situation… area, class, etc.

Have you ever known anyone who exploited welfare? Folks who allowed other people to live in their home so their kids could go to different schools? Seen students lying to administrators and attending schools outside their district? And so on?

YOU may not have seen it… but it doesn’t mean it isn’t prevalent in other areas.