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originally posted by: sarra1833
a reply to: seeker1963
I'm not a Brit, I'm in Indiana after escaping from Illinois.
Unless you meant to reply to Charlie?
originally posted by: MonkeyFishFrog
a reply to: beezzer
How is a third of the country not working with only a 5.5% unemployment rate? If you are talking about federal or state assistance, yes approximately 35% of households are receiving some form of benefit, but of that 80% are employed. People aren't making ends meet even working full time anymore.
originally posted by: beezzer
originally posted by: MonkeyFishFrog
a reply to: beezzer
How is a third of the country not working with only a 5.5% unemployment rate? If you are talking about federal or state assistance, yes approximately 35% of households are receiving some form of benefit, but of that 80% are employed. People aren't making ends meet even working full time anymore.
if you actually believe the 5.5% unemployment rate, then you're either naïve or looking for a job at MSNBC.
originally posted by: Greathouse
a reply to: sarra1833
That reply was not meant at you in anyway .
My observation was for the debate this thead is sure to offer . You picked an issue that people are very likely to get passionate on . So bravo !!!!!
This really should be lively thread. So lively in fact, that I'm going to sit back and watch and stay the hell out of it . Lol
originally posted by: seeker1963
originally posted by: beezzer
originally posted by: MonkeyFishFrog
a reply to: beezzer
How is a third of the country not working with only a 5.5% unemployment rate? If you are talking about federal or state assistance, yes approximately 35% of households are receiving some form of benefit, but of that 80% are employed. People aren't making ends meet even working full time anymore.
if you actually believe the 5.5% unemployment rate, then you're either naïve or looking for a job at MSNBC.
I think you meant CNN Beezer! Remember the Horror of an ISIS flag in the gay parade?
Negotiated the framework for an agreement with Iran that would end their nuclear weapons program.
originally posted by: CharlieSpeirs
a reply to: seeker1963
You may not care about our political structure, I care deeply about yours.
As our closest ally, it's a must know situation. IMO.
So I do have a horse in this race, and always will.
originally posted by: CharlieSpeirs
a reply to: seeker1963
Nothing because his foreign policy is abysmal.
Then again, quite a lot because he has brought Iran to the negotiation table and backed Russia into an economic s#storm which helps Europe and keeps the Bear quiet when it acts aggressive...
So stopping WWIII & an invasion of my country by an ever powerful Russia is a plus.
But mostly nothing.
Btw I'm not trolling. I resent the accusation.
You may not care about our political structure, I care deeply about yours.
As our closest ally, it's a must know situation. IMO.
So I do have a horse in this race, and always will.
Doubled funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which is designed to improve manufacturing efficiency.