Just like the sign said instead of 'Long ahired freaky people need not apply,' it is 'Unemployed need not apply' Signs signs every where signs blocking up the scenery... oops flashback, hate it when that happens!
Jason Pratherof NE7:38PM July 24, 2012
The long term unemployed, those with skills, with and without college degrees, over the age of fifty, who have families to support, are losing their retirement, savings and lives. While both Democrat and Republicans fight for position in the minds of those who are disappearing because of the lack of jobs. The constitution is supposed to protect the American people from threats External and Internal. It is time for the representatives of the People to act in their behalf by passing laws that benefit the American People and not special interests.
bobsanof CO11:09AM June 08, 2012
I don't know if the general intellectual level in America has dropped precipitously, or if the two who responded here are simply indicative of those who deliberatley seek out this kind of news in order to add their unfortunately blinkered take on it, but I'm always amazed and a little saddened by the fact that, given how ubiquitous computers are and how ridiculously easy it is to spend a few hours online researching more or less HOW the economy got into the jam we are witnessing, that so many people continue to use this marvelous tool to more firmly affix blinders to their vision and ignore the historical origens of "change".
I know this sounds like a screed, but if you intend to read this through, be thorough; don't just use the stupid computer as a blunt instrument, capable only of playing incredibly sophisticated video games. Stretch a little. Read. Think. Read some more. Use your brain or someone will use it for you.
Remember, if the only tool you have is a hammer, you'll come to regard ALL problems as if they were nails.
The events leading up to this present debacle have little to do with President Obama. He is but the latest caretaker of a system designed to benefit the greediest, most motivated people in the population. These events began, it is said, during the Ronald Reagan presidency, but I think the intellectual underpinnings came much earlier, probably as early as the Jackson Administration.
It has always had as its aim the complete subjugation of all Americans who cannot afford to buy their way out of it. Republican or Democrat.
To blame Obama is to play right into the system's game plan, which has no allegiance, except to the tiny fraction of the world community of over-the-top wealthy.
Jaymzof ME11:40PM April 19, 2012
Who farted?
Ben Doverof NV7:31AM November 07, 2011
Obama-Fundamentally changing this country!
Remember he promised change, but we never asked what that change would be.....
Willof GA8:56PM October 20, 2011
Don't you just love Obamanomics?
GarandFanof CA7:41PM October 20, 2011
I know this guy! If you're a news company or a PR firm that is hiring in the Chicagoland area you need to Ted Schnell! He's one of the most experienced and professional people people I've met. Hire him and don't look back.
ELginChatof IL9:01PM October 19, 2011
I found it interesting, as a journalist, being on the other side of the interview for a change.
Ben Baden, as a copy editor and as the subject of your interview, I think you did a commendable job.
These are tough times for a lot of people, and I hope the situation improves soon, although it seems we as a nation have a ways to go yet. Based on what's happening in the rest of the world, it indeed may be a while.
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Jason Prather of NE 7:38PM July 24, 2012
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Ben Dover of NV 7:31AM November 07, 2011
Will of GA 8:56PM October 20, 2011
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