Economy
January 20, 2009 / 9:22 am • By Dr. Melissa ClouthierMore Government Workers Than Manufacturing
This made me want to cry. Seriously. A bad day in America. H/T @Instapundit
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America Would Never Be The Same & That's Why The Democrats Fight To The Death
A Trojan horse "gift" to the American people....
Joblessness: Bad News Is Unexpected News
When bad things happen during the Obama administration it's always so "unexpected". The latest round of unexpectedly unexpected news was in the jobs arena. The AP reports:
No, I Don't Want To Be Like Europe, Paul Krugman
No, I don't want to learn from Europe. And this is why:
Department Of Homeland Security Commenting About Michael Yon's Treatment
I haven't written about Michael Yon's mistreatment by the "border bullies". So many people have written about the topic, it seemed unnecessary. I have followed Michael's work all over the world. He's solid. I have no reason to believe that he's not putting forth the truth about the border folks. Besides, who hasn't dealt with an over-zealous jerk in a position of authority? Hell, it seems to be a job requirement to be a flight attendant these days.
A Cool 12 Trillion
Remember the era of fiscal responsibility that Barack Obama was going to usher in? From CBS News:
Bogus Jobs: An Awesome Map From The Washington Examiner
Wow. Want to participate in this map? Go to the link and send your information.
Podcast: The State As God
America faces a crossroads and most Americans know it. They know that the state invading every aspect of life from constipation to thermostat setting to TV type elevates the state over the individual. If God isn't making the rules for America, god, in the form of Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Barack Obama, the Triune of I-Know-Better-Than-You-What-Is-Good-For-You will be making the rules. And boy, are they.
Trusting The Government To Take Care Of You: H1N1 Debacle
So you might die if you don't get the vaccine. It's a National Emergency. And yet, the government is flopping around. Jennifer LaRue of the Washington Post:
Unemployment Numbers: Another Reality Check
This is unsurprising:
Public Works Not Working, Mass Transit Not Moving: A Conservative Perspective
Matt Lewis writes a must-read piece about a conservative view on public transportation. I'm not going to get into the details of it, but I urge you to read it.
3 Responses to “Economy”
January 21 2009 / 3:33 pm
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Wow! Finally a trend where Vermont is actually ahead of the nation, instead of behind the times.
Wait, that’s not something to be proud of, is it?
January 21 2009 / 5:59 pm
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Statistics from nearly a decade ago show that there are three times more workers in the Ag Dept than there are farmers. Wonder why your food is getting more expensive in the most awesome, agriculturally productive country in the world(beside Israel)?
January 21 2009 / 9:26 pm
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I think P.J.O’Rourke defined the leftists’ view of an ideal economy as one in which half the work force was employed by the government and the other half was on government assistance.
We’re well on our way.