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America's Worst Job Market: What 27.6% Unemployment Looks Like

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Andre Budianto 11:16PM November 08, 2010

Twenty or even thirty years ago I said "if we do not support mass transportation that is easy to access, quick and efficient, this country will be in very bad shape." There are other things that could be done also, but with a stale two party system and the federal government controlling everything like a puppet state, with little diversity, little incentive because of the cumbersome regulations that stifle every form of enterprise, I believe we have not seen the bottom of this economic downturn. Kicking lawyers out of public office is a good start. If the incumbent is a lawyer DO NOT vote for the person. Same for a new candidate. In my view lawyers should help interpret the law and NEVER make or enforce the law. Lawyers are manipulative pussies when given power.. Just vote for people who actually can produce or have produced something of value and then we can expect some positive change. Einstein said insanity is expecting something different when you do the same thing over and over.

Peter James of CO 3:19PM October 06, 2010

We are our own worse enemy. We want our Government to do everything to protect us, provide for us from cradle to grave. Tax the rich, that means all taxpayers. Just look at the standard of living our country has enjoyed compared to most other industrial and third world countries. With that tax the rich bias, it will not be long until the world realizes we are the rich of the world. We should pay more, than we currently do, even though we are the most generous country in the world.
The main reason we enjoy the standard of living is because of private enterprise. Not bigger government. Governments job is to secure our borders, regulate interstate commerce, provide a common currency and step on the toes of the states. If it is not specifically written in the frame work of the constitution, the Federal Governments should leave decisions to the states. That is why we state elected officials. The federal government can not, should not and never was suppose to enter into day to day activities of its citizens.
I can not believe the mind less dribble coming out of the media, politicians and other sudo intelligent types. Tax more, regulate more and we will continue to get what we have been getting ever since this regime took over. It is not hard to figure out, who is pulling the strings on our elected officials. The economy is only cyclical if it is left to be cyclical, put into all the other unknown garbage and we will continue to get what we are currently getting, at least until the next election. If we have not learned anything from these past 2 years we will continue down this path of unemployment, weak economic growth, Higher debt levels that we currently have and will sell off our competitive edge, wealth to the highest or maybe only bidder.
Maybe that is the goal...

RA Schnell of FL 8:06PM July 30, 2010

It is important to remember, no matter how deep the recession or the length of it, IT WILL END! Recessions and economic conditions in general are hugely cyclic by nature. What goes up must come down and what is down will go back up again. It may be a longer cycle this time due to a confluence of factors and all-out greed within the financial institutions of this country, but things will get better again.
While it's a sad state of affairs when a region relies on prisons and police enforcement as a stable employer. We should all be focusing on true productive jobs that will actually help reduce the incidence of incarceration and recidivism by providing work for these individuals. Let's encourage the small business sector to create new manufacturing jobs with low interest loans and tax breaks for keeping manufacturing jobs here in the United States. Penalties should be assessed on manufacturing companies sending our jobs off shore.
As far as the construction industry is concern, a little thoughtful initiative on out-of-work contractors and construction workers can go a long way in weathering the storm of recession. If new project are not out there, then focus on the remodeling market. With more and more individuals staying in the same house longer due to the market, there are many home owners out there looking for a reasonable and trusted company to maintain and improve their existing homes.
You can find additional job hunting tips and helpful articles at my website http://www.jobservicehelp.com. Click on the link: "Job Service Blog' for more helpful tips.

Joseph Nino Rudolph of OR 5:35PM July 30, 2010

It is important to remember, no matter how deep the recession or the length of it, IT WILL END! Recessions and economic conditions are hugely cyclic by nature. What goes up must come down and what is down will go back up again. It may be a longer cycle this time due to a confluence of factors and all-out greed within the financial institutions of this country, but things will get better again.
While it's a sad state of affairs when a region relies on prisons and police enforcement as a stable employer. We should all be focusing on true productive jobs that will actually help reduce the incidence of incarceration and recidivism by providing work for these individuals. Let's encourage the small business sector to create new manufacturing jobs with low interest loans and tax breaks for keeping manufacturing jobs here in the United States. Penalties should be assessed on manufacturing companies sending our jobs off shore.
As far as the construction industry is concern, a little thoughtful initiative on out-of-work contractors and construction workers can go a long way in weathering the storm of recession. If new project are not out there, then focus on the remodeling market. With more and more individuals staying in the same house longer due to the market, there are many home owners out there looking for a reasonable and trusted company to maintain and improve their existing homes.
You can find additional job hunting tips and helpful articles at my website Http://www.jobsvicehelp.com. Click on the link: "Job Service Blog' for more helpful tips.

Joseph Nino Rudolph of OR 5:18PM July 30, 2010