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Obama suggests changing unemployment system (work-sharing, bridge-to-work training)
Los Angeles Times ^ | 9/9/11 | Don Lee and Jim Puzzanghera

Posted on 09/09/2011 7:26:23 PM PDT by NormsRevenge

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To: Diamond

Cordially accepted.


41 posted on 09/11/2011 10:55:38 PM PDT by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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To: NormsRevenge

Drill, Baby, Drill = J O B S

& out of work EnvironMentalists!


42 posted on 09/11/2011 11:11:46 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: NormsRevenge

“Obama endorsed a work-sharing plan embraced in Europe that averts layoffs by spreading the pain among co-workers”

So, who would we like to hire to share Obama’s job (that he isn’t doing?!)


43 posted on 09/11/2011 11:16:11 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: NormsRevenge

More socialism... that’s the answer!


44 posted on 09/11/2011 11:18:46 PM PDT by antceecee (Bless us Father.. have mercy on us and protect us from evil.)
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To: gunsequalfreedom

Thanks for your comments. As a small business owner I employ on a part-time basis some younger guys (mid to late twenties). College educated, smart guys, had good jobs but now just lousy part-time jobs. Of course being young they can deal with it okay by living with their folks, etc. But I (and you) obviously don’t want the government telling me who I should hire and at what wages. (Or have the government tell me to lower the thermostat and give the savings to the poor!).

On the personal level, we have increased our giving to various charities for food, housing, etc. The need is huge right now. But based on your comments, I may need to look into how to help some aquantices out on a more personal level. But how to approach them without making them feel bad, etc.?


45 posted on 09/11/2011 11:30:02 PM PDT by 21twelve (Obama Recreating the New Deal: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2185147/posts)
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To: annieokie

Unions get waivers...like for Obamacare.


46 posted on 09/12/2011 5:26:21 AM PDT by WOBBLY BOB (My mind is like a steel trap: rusty and illegal in 37 states.)
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To: NormsRevenge

I think Obama should job share with Herman Caine.


47 posted on 09/12/2011 5:32:28 AM PDT by WOBBLY BOB (My mind is like a steel trap: rusty and illegal in 37 states.)
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To: 21twelve
On the personal level, we have increased our giving to various charities for food, housing, etc. The need is huge right now. But based on your comments, I may need to look into how to help some aquantices out on a more personal level. But how to approach them without making them feel bad, etc.?

One friend I am trying to help is too proud to take help. He is literally dying a poverty death. No food, now has a fever, has no money to buy his medicine.

The options are to call the local fire department for a welfare check if you think they are that bad off. Explain the situation to the fire department.

If someone is just in bad financial straights, you have to remember when people feel like the world is closing in ont them financially they get overwhelmed, can't find direction and don't know which way to turn first. In that case, you try to help them prioritize.

For example, a friend that was losing his house was fretting over being late on the property tax payment. I had to explain to him he no longer needed to pay that bill.

Some people will just not accept help. Try a couple of times and then just let them know you are there if they need anything.

48 posted on 09/12/2011 8:39:52 PM PDT by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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To: freekitty
How can he have any credibility left?
Oh right, there were some gullible people who voted for him.
I hope they are learning a lesson and correct this for 2012..
49 posted on 09/13/2011 3:49:47 AM PDT by JimmyMc
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