Does anyone remember what full employment looked like?

[konradv]

I'm curious if anyone still remembers an America where there were jobs. I honestly don't remember which is kind of sad.

Are you old enough to be on this board? The answer is, the last Clinton administration. Here's looking to the next.

 

[deltex1]

There will never be an increase in the job market. Companies send those jobs overseas because they can actually have the labor done for no pay. Why would they bring them over here. The only way is for them to offer minimum wage and nobody here wants minimum wage jobs. Those jobs are for kids only. We cannot expect any adult to fill them.

I guess that's why we have to import math and engineering Muslims to help Apple...

 

[jon_berzerk]

Does anyone remember what full employment looked like?

i do it was hard to find quality employees

many got forced into hiring the bottom of the barrel

 

[my2¢]

I remember back when most households only had the single income of a husband. Back when my mom and moms of all my friends stayed home. Summers were great, us kids were able to get outside and play on our own unsupervised. We quickly learned the consequences of getting into trouble and while it didn't make us angels we learned of self-limits.

 

[imawhosure]

I remember back when most households only had the single income of a husband. Back when my mom and moms of all my friends stayed home. Summers were great, us kids were able to get outside and play on our own unsupervised. We quickly learned the consequences of getting into trouble and while it didn't make us angels we learned of self-limits.

My2, here is what is galling---------->back then, a 1 person income household could live well. Today, that is a very dicey proposition for sure. You would think that with 2 people working in most domestic households, we could live larger than ever, but that is not the case.

Oh yes, the homes got bigger, and the wives wanted them which took up a lot of the cash, but the rest of what happened, the lefties refuse to admit. TAXES ROSE, deficits rose, national debt rose, spending went off the rails, and the dollars worth dropped. To pay for all this crap, 2 working people, paying their taxes, with the REAL value of our dollar is akin to one person working, back in the day.

The establishment of both parties need to admit, that at a time when; because of their spending policies, the American people/family needs 2 working parents in the household, their not pandering to doing everything possible to keep a nuclear family intact within reason, is a recipe for poverty, and more forced government largesse to stop people from living in hell holes.

The left will not accept this, and neither party will admit that what their fiscal policy has done, is put us in the situation we find ourselves in today!

 

[initforme]

There is no opportunity for a traditional family when 2 people are working. I call this era the "fast food" era because of all the fast food and processed food Americans consume. This in turn has led to obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart conditions. America is toxifying itself because of ease. Kudos to the fast food industry for seeing this trend and preying on people.

 

[Campbell]

The US economy added almost 300,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate is at 5%.

What bizarre world do conservatives live in that they only see misery at every turn?

You booblet, Christmas always brings more jobs. Let us see how January is doing, see what is going on with the stock market, etc. Many are predicting another downturn this year, but unlike others, I won't say, "see I told you so' until statistics prove it is happening.

We...there's one thing I noticed. George Bush assumed an unemployment rate of 4.3% and left one of the worst recessions since the great depression. Unemployment at 7.0% and bleeding 750,000 jobs a month.

 

[Kosh]

I'm curious if anyone still remembers an America where there were jobs....
I honestly don't remember which is kind of sad.

Notice: Data not available: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

[Kosh]

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I'm curious if anyone still remembers an America where there were jobs....
I honestly don't remember which is kind of sad.

Actually it's not rocket science:

Look at what Bush left:

See even when the far left posts their "facts" it does not agree with their religious narratives..

It is so funny to watch these drones posts such things that defeats all of their talking points!

 

[Moonglow]

I'm curious if anyone still remembers an America where there were jobs....
I honestly don't remember which is kind of sad.

You've never had a real job...

 

[imawhosure]

The US economy added almost 300,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate is at 5%.

What bizarre world do conservatives live in that they only see misery at every turn?

You booblet, Christmas always brings more jobs. Let us see how January is doing, see what is going on with the stock market, etc. Many are predicting another downturn this year, but unlike others, I won't say, "see I told you so' until statistics prove it is happening.

We...there's one thing I noticed. George Bush assumed an unemployment rate of 4.3% and left one of the worst recessions since the great depression. Unemployment at 7.0% and bleeding 750,000 jobs a month.

And what exactly has that to do with anything? Lets talk about Hoover or Jimmy Carter.

Why

The US economy added almost 300,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate is at 5%.

What bizarre world do conservatives live in that they only see misery at every turn?

You booblet, Christmas always brings more jobs. Let us see how January is doing, see what is going on with the stock market, etc. Many are predicting another downturn this year, but unlike others, I won't say, "see I told you so' until statistics prove it is happening.

We...there's one thing I noticed. George Bush assumed an unemployment rate of 4.3% and left one of the worst recessions since the great depression. Unemployment at 7.0% and bleeding 750,000 jobs a month.

Seriously Cambell, why is it you people won't address the government graph, or the other question put forth?

I mean, come on here, I can talk about Hoover, Carter, LBJ, Reagan, etc. We are talking about full employment, what employment actually is today, and the fact that we are no where near full employment.

I understand, you being a lefty and all, wanting to talk about GW. So make a thread! You won't find me there defending him on his spending, no sir.

My only point is...........your whole theory of the low participation rate is phony, proven by Obamas own graph that I posted. Also, we keep wondering why Hillary isn't running on Obama's economic record if it is so good, offering us more of the same economically.

If you can't, won't, or refuse to answer these questions, then we have nothing to talk about and quote the OP author instead of me. He may be a softer touch than I am when pointing out your lefty propaganda, but I seriously doubt it since you people are easy, and your beloved governments own statistics prove it.

 

[Campbell]

The US economy added almost 300,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate is at 5%.

What bizarre world do conservatives live in that they only see misery at every turn?

You booblet, Christmas always brings more jobs. Let us see how January is doing, see what is going on with the stock market, etc. Many are predicting another downturn this year, but unlike others, I won't say, "see I told you so' until statistics prove it is happening.

We...there's one thing I noticed. George Bush assumed an unemployment rate of 4.3% and left one of the worst recessions since the great depression. Unemployment at 7.0% and bleeding 750,000 jobs a month.

And what exactly has that to do with anything? Lets talk about Hoover or Jimmy Carter.

Why

The US economy added almost 300,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate is at 5%.

What bizarre world do conservatives live in that they only see misery at every turn?

You booblet, Christmas always brings more jobs. Let us see how January is doing, see what is going on with the stock market, etc. Many are predicting another downturn this year, but unlike others, I won't say, "see I told you so' until statistics prove it is happening.

We...there's one thing I noticed. George Bush assumed an unemployment rate of 4.3% and left one of the worst recessions since the great depression. Unemployment at 7.0% and bleeding 750,000 jobs a month.

Seriously Cambell, why is it you people won't address the government graph, or the other question put forth?

I mean, come on here, I can talk about Hoover, Carter, LBJ, Reagan, etc. We are talking about full employment, what employment actually is today, and the fact that we are no where near full employment.

I understand, you being a lefty and all, wanting to talk about GW. So make a thread! You won't find me there defending him on his spending, no sir.

My only point is...........your whole theory of the low participation rate is phony, proven by Obamas own graph that I posted. Also, we keep wondering why Hillary isn't running on Obama's economic record if it is so good, offering us more of the same economically.

If you can't, won't, or refuse to answer these questions, then we have nothing to talk about and quote the OP author instead of me. He may be a softer touch than I am when pointing out your lefty propaganda, but I seriously doubt it since you people are easy, and your beloved governments own statistics prove it.

GET THE PICTURE? ONE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS:

I Absolutely Love This One. It Shows What A Mess Hoover Made

 

[imawhosure]

The US economy added almost 300,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate is at 5%.

What bizarre world do conservatives live in that they only see misery at every turn?

You booblet, Christmas always brings more jobs. Let us see how January is doing, see what is going on with the stock market, etc. Many are predicting another downturn this year, but unlike others, I won't say, "see I told you so' until statistics prove it is happening.

We...there's one thing I noticed. George Bush assumed an unemployment rate of 4.3% and left one of the worst recessions since the great depression. Unemployment at 7.0% and bleeding 750,000 jobs a month.

And what exactly has that to do with anything? Lets talk about Hoover or Jimmy Carter.

Why

The US economy added almost 300,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate is at 5%.

What bizarre world do conservatives live in that they only see misery at every turn?

You booblet, Christmas always brings more jobs. Let us see how January is doing, see what is going on with the stock market, etc. Many are predicting another downturn this year, but unlike others, I won't say, "see I told you so' until statistics prove it is happening.

We...there's one thing I noticed. George Bush assumed an unemployment rate of 4.3% and left one of the worst recessions since the great depression. Unemployment at 7.0% and bleeding 750,000 jobs a month.

Seriously Cambell, why is it you people won't address the government graph, or the other question put forth?

I mean, come on here, I can talk about Hoover, Carter, LBJ, Reagan, etc. We are talking about full employment, what employment actually is today, and the fact that we are no where near full employment.

I understand, you being a lefty and all, wanting to talk about GW. So make a thread! You won't find me there defending him on his spending, no sir.

My only point is...........your whole theory of the low participation rate is phony, proven by Obamas own graph that I posted. Also, we keep wondering why Hillary isn't running on Obama's economic record if it is so good, offering us more of the same economically.

If you can't, won't, or refuse to answer these questions, then we have nothing to talk about and quote the OP author instead of me. He may be a softer touch than I am when pointing out your lefty propaganda, but I seriously doubt it since you people are easy, and your beloved governments own statistics prove it.

GET THE PICTURE? ONE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS:

There you go again, lol. Same crap sandwich. Won't answer anything and keeps trying to redirect the conversation.
Ok, I give up. If you don't want to answer, run along and continue kumbaying with your lefty friends. If the bunch of you pretend hard enough, you will believe you are in socialist Shang-ri-la too!


Ask a lib any question, and they instantly start talking about GW, lol.

 

[Campbell]

The US economy added almost 300,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate is at 5%.

What bizarre world do conservatives live in that they only see misery at every turn?

You booblet, Christmas always brings more jobs. Let us see how January is doing, see what is going on with the stock market, etc. Many are predicting another downturn this year, but unlike others, I won't say, "see I told you so' until statistics prove it is happening.

We...there's one thing I noticed. George Bush assumed an unemployment rate of 4.3% and left one of the worst recessions since the great depression. Unemployment at 7.0% and bleeding 750,000 jobs a month.

And what exactly has that to do with anything? Lets talk about Hoover or Jimmy Carter.

Why

The US economy added almost 300,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate is at 5%.

What bizarre world do conservatives live in that they only see misery at every turn?

You booblet, Christmas always brings more jobs. Let us see how January is doing, see what is going on with the stock market, etc. Many are predicting another downturn this year, but unlike others, I won't say, "see I told you so' until statistics prove it is happening.

We...there's one thing I noticed. George Bush assumed an unemployment rate of 4.3% and left one of the worst recessions since the great depression. Unemployment at 7.0% and bleeding 750,000 jobs a month.

Seriously Cambell, why is it you people won't address the government graph, or the other question put forth?

I mean, come on here, I can talk about Hoover, Carter, LBJ, Reagan, etc. We are talking about full employment, what employment actually is today, and the fact that we are no where near full employment.

I understand, you being a lefty and all, wanting to talk about GW. So make a thread! You won't find me there defending him on his spending, no sir.

My only point is...........your whole theory of the low participation rate is phony, proven by Obamas own graph that I posted. Also, we keep wondering why Hillary isn't running on Obama's economic record if it is so good, offering us more of the same economically.

If you can't, won't, or refuse to answer these questions, then we have nothing to talk about and quote the OP author instead of me. He may be a softer touch than I am when pointing out your lefty propaganda, but I seriously doubt it since you people are easy, and your beloved governments own statistics prove it.

GET THE PICTURE? ONE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS:

There you go again, lol. Same crap sandwich. Won't answer anything and keeps trying to redirect the conversation.
Ok, I give up. If you don't want to answer, run along and continue kumbaying with your lefty friends. If the bunch of you pretend hard enough, you will believe you are in socialist Shang-ri-la too!


Ask a lib any question, and they instantly start talking about GW, lol.

Listen goddammit,

I used to be a Republican...caught it from my mother. I voted for Eisenhower, Goldwater, Nixon three times....even Reagan his first term. When I saw the damn mess Reagan made of things by slashing tax rates for his high dollar buds, continuing to spend like a drunk sailor then quadrupling the national debt......I didn't vote for twenty years. I've only voted Democrat three times but you can bet your ass that I'll never vote for another Republican. I don't give a damn if they run god I won't vote for him. The only thing the modern Republican party is interested in is accommodating rich people and corporations.......well, and invading countries so they can keep their weapons systems upgraded. SCREW THE REPUBLICAN PARTY!! SCREW ALL TAX CUTTING REPUBLICANS!!! SCREW ALL WARMONGERS!!!

 

[basquebromance]

 

[Stephanie]

And, of course, we have the little matter of the boomers retiring.

Really?

* Only 60 percent of baby boomers report having any retirement savings
* 36 percent said they plan to retire at 70 or later
* 27 percent are confident they will have enough for retirement

and that's your business why?

 

[MikeK]

I'm curious if anyone still remembers an America where there were jobs....
I honestly don't remember which is kind of sad.

I do. I remember it well.

Back in the '50s, both sides of Manhattan's 42nd Street between 6th and 7th Avenues were lined with employment agencies, six or eight of them in some buildings . Downtown the same situation was seen on Chambers and Nassau Streets. The Employment Classifed ads occupied a separate section of the New York Times -- at least twenty pages long (now it's rarely more than one full page). The Bush Terminal plaza in Brooklyn occupied a full city block square with nothing but two-story factories, side by side. This massive complex, which is an empty ghost-town now, had it's own employment center and jobs were available for day-workers or full-time employees.

Jobs were plentiful back then -- and life was good. The Middle Class was flourishing and it was the result of FDR's and Eisenhower's socialist policies, most of which have been altered, repealed or "deregulated."

 

[Tax Man]

I'm curious if anyone still remembers an America where there were jobs....
I honestly don't remember which is kind of sad.

Move to California.

 

[Campbell]

I'm curious if anyone still remembers an America where there were jobs....
I honestly don't remember which is kind of sad.

I do. I remember it well.

Back in the '50s, both sides of Manhattan's 42nd Street between 6th and 7th Avenues were lined with employment agencies, six or eight of them in some buildings . Downtown the same situation was seen on Chambers and Nassau Streets. The Employment Classifed ads occupied a separate section of the New York Times -- at least twenty pages long (now it's rarely more than one full page). The Bush Terminal plaza in Brooklyn occupied a full city block square with nothing but two-story factories, side by side. This massive complex, which is an empty ghost-town now, had it's own employment center and jobs were available for day-workers or full-time employees.

Jobs were plentiful back then -- and life was good. The Middle Class was flourishing and it was the result of FDR's and Eisenhower's socialist policies, most of which have been altered, repealed or "deregulated."

Eisenhower.....LMAO!

 

[The Rabbi]

Oh, yes. I can still remember 1959 as if it were yesterday.

I was fully employed building tree forts, skipping rocks in ponds and collecting all manner of bugs.

Dumbshit.
Go back to the early 2000s. Guys delivering pizzas were making 10/hr because of the labor shortage. Unemployment knocking on 3%. Workforce participation way above today's pathetic level.
Yes, bring back the golden era of George W.