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Obama confident in recovery despite jobs report
AP via YahooNews ^ | 07/02/09 | YahooNews

Posted on 07/02/2009 1:26:40 PM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Thursday that he remains confident the economy will turn around in the short term and the nation will prosper in the long term despite another dose of bad unemployment news. "And I'm absolutely confident that we can, at this period of difficulty, prove, once again, what this nation can achieve when challenged," Obama said in the Rose Garden after a meeting with executives from energy companies. Earlier, the government reported that employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June. The unemployment rate climbed to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent. Obama called that report sobering news but better than the last economic quarter and a sign that the recession is slowing.

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This guy is so full of crap!.....
1 posted on 07/02/2009 1:26:41 PM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

He’s got so much experience. He passed out free cigarettes to get out the vote for at least a year or two. Hell, what could better prepare him to run the largest economy in the world?


2 posted on 07/02/2009 1:34:31 PM PDT by my small voice (A biased media is the biggest threat to our democracy)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

Hmm... I’m “really confident” that my old buddy who’s making a killing in the precious metals business is going to send me a few spare Krugerrands, too.


3 posted on 07/02/2009 1:35:14 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

Again. Obama won’t solve this any more than Clinton or Bush. We are still being kidded. There will no recovery without a job recovery. Jobs will not recover until the old exported jobs are returned or new non-government jobs are created and neither is happening.

The Clinton ‘the unemployed should learn computers’ has resulted in help centers throughout the world.
The Bush ‘tax cuts to create jobs’ has resulted in jobs being created in other nations..
The Obama ‘green jobs’ will likely be another job illusion.

If Americans are not working, they are not buying. If they are not buying, business is losing money. If business is losing money, they are not hiring. If business is not hiring, there is no recovery.

What we are seeing is the result of the fleece trade deals started by Clinton and magnified by Bush. We export jobs, import product and send dollars to pay for imports. Those spouting ‘we are sending only paper’ see that paper come back to buy our real estate, companies and treasuries. It is lose-lose for America.

Real trade is we buy product from you and you buy product from us. Let’s get started.


4 posted on 07/02/2009 1:41:33 PM PDT by ex-snook ("Above all things, truth beareth away the victory.")
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To: ex-snook

bump!


5 posted on 07/02/2009 1:44:53 PM PDT by jpsb
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

>> “And I’m absolutely confident that we can, at this period of difficulty, prove, once again, what this nation can achieve when challenged,” Obama said

I’m with Bambi on this one!

I’m absolutely confident that Americans will wake up, realize what an incompetent corrupt lying marxist nincompoop he is, and throw his sorry a$$ out of office... along with his corrupt henchmen in Congress.

It’s a challenge, but we’ll rise to it.


6 posted on 07/02/2009 1:46:41 PM PDT by Nervous Tick (Stop dissing drunken sailors! At least they spend their OWN money.)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway
We have always had officials who slanted data, puffed up the news for good or ill, selectively omitted or included certain facts to bias perceptions, who sometimes out-n-out lied.

For the first time in our history we now have a would-be dictator whose words have absolutely no relationship to reality, and a toady press unwilling to call him out. One can draw absolutely no reliable information from these words. They literally mean nothing.

Just a measure of the dire state of the Republic.

7 posted on 07/02/2009 1:52:09 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard
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To: hinckley buzzard

“whose words have absolutely no relationship to reality”....

The arrogance of Obama: “I know I’m lying but it doesn’t matter. It’s what I want you to think.”....

Sorry Charlie! You and your words suck!


8 posted on 07/02/2009 1:55:27 PM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway
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To: ex-snook; All

May I point out it is not the role of the Government to “protect” jobs.. Even if factories do come back chances are they would mostly automated with robots.. Protectionism is not the answer.. Don’t forget there are good paying jobs in the South....


9 posted on 07/02/2009 1:55:55 PM PDT by KevinDavis (Can't Stop the Signal!)
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To: KevinDavis
"May I point out it is not the role of the Government to “protect” jobs."

However it is the government's job to protect its citizens. This was not accomplished by government to government lobbyist trade deals that have caused economic ruin promising that this would create good jobs here with only the less skilled jobs being off-shored.

10 posted on 07/02/2009 2:32:34 PM PDT by ex-snook ("Above all things, truth beareth away the victory.")
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

The lies are now becoming Baghdad Bob-esque.


11 posted on 07/02/2009 2:35:58 PM PDT by wac3rd (80 Carter/Obama 08)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway; All

Capt John Smith was also confident after the Titanic hit the iceburg......


12 posted on 07/02/2009 2:48:36 PM PDT by Red in Blue PA (If guns cause crime, then all of mine are defective!)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

Obama has absolutely no background or experience upon which to base his fact free opinion.

I could similarly announce that I am confident the Washington Redskins are going to win the next Super Bowl.

And it is just as likely to happen as Obama’s prediction.


13 posted on 07/02/2009 2:54:43 PM PDT by savedbygrace (You are only leading if someone follows. Otherwise, you just wandered off... [Smokin' Joe])
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To: AngelesCrestHighway
Look, this asshole never so much as ran a lemonade stand. He never served a day in the military. And he never worked in the health care field.

Now he is CIC, Czar of Health Care and CEO of Americas car companies and Wall Street in general. A bigger recipe for disaster has never existed in the USA, bar none including that dipsh6t LBJ.

14 posted on 07/02/2009 2:57:38 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: ex-snook
We export jobs, import product and send dollars to pay for imports. Those spouting ‘we are sending only paper’ see that paper come back to buy our real estate, companies and treasuries. It is lose-lose for America.

Very true.

I try to do my part by sending my Federal Reserve Coupons to Russia. In exchange, they give me ammo. Works for me.


A verbis ad verbera

15 posted on 07/02/2009 2:58:08 PM PDT by Costumed Vigilante (Congress: When a handful of evil morons just isn't enough)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway
Obama to Bankrupt Coal Industry and Raise Energy Prices
In his own words.
16 posted on 07/02/2009 2:59:08 PM PDT by Jean S
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To: AngelesCrestHighway
0goatse is delusional... if we pull out of this death spiral the boy put us in it will be in spite of him and his treason.
17 posted on 07/02/2009 3:01:30 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist - Obama is basically Jim Jones with a teleprompter)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

“Obama and his team have pointed to energy companies in citing ways to steady the economy and put people back to work.”

How can ‘energy companies’ put people to work when they can’t drill, can’t mine, can’t build nuclear plants, have punitive tax obligations and odorous environmental hurdles and laws?

Like Jim said today:

OBAMA IS AN IDIOT!!

LOL!!


18 posted on 07/02/2009 3:11:09 PM PDT by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

BIGGEST LIAR EVER! He makes me sick.


19 posted on 07/02/2009 3:11:34 PM PDT by mojitojoe (All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.)
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To: ex-snook

post # 4, well said


20 posted on 07/02/2009 3:13:28 PM PDT by peace with honor
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To: penelopesire

Is he serious? It was an energy company that laid my husband off in March, and he hasn’t been able to find a job yet.. certainly not with another energy company, in spite of years of experience.

Well, I certainly am getting a warm and fuzzy feeling from his confidence. No hope for a new job for my husband, but a warm and fuzzy feeling. Don’t think that will pay the bills, though.


21 posted on 07/02/2009 3:19:44 PM PDT by Pining_4_TX
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To: AngelesCrestHighway
This guy is so full of crap!.....

True, but he has a plan........


22 posted on 07/02/2009 3:28:12 PM PDT by unique
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

He doesn’t understand numbers either I see.


23 posted on 07/02/2009 3:29:27 PM PDT by SouthTexas (Waterboard Pelosi NOW!)
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To: Pining_4_TX

Obama wants your husband to work for the ‘new’ fascist ‘green’ energy companies. Not sure what the job description will entail..but it is bound to be a doozy!

In all seriousness though...prayers for your family during these hard Obama times. My son works in the energy sector too and lots of his co-workers have lost their jobs at his company. He is very fearful of losing his by the end of the year if things don’t turn around.


24 posted on 07/02/2009 3:31:18 PM PDT by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

And I’m confident he’s so full of it his eyes are brown.


25 posted on 07/02/2009 3:43:38 PM PDT by DivaDelMar (CRAm member-- (Conservative Republicans Against mcCain) Think you're entitled to my vote? CRAm It!!!)
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To: SouthTexas

Levin just made a point that makes total sense. Small business creates the majority of jobs in this country. Who is going to hire somebody right now knowing that there energy costs are possibly going to “skyrocket”. And, if you were going to be forced to pay for their health care and the government is going to set the premiums, how many new people would you take on? I don’t see how the unemployment picture is going to go anywhere but higher as small business owners actually eliminate employees to preserve capital.


26 posted on 07/02/2009 3:44:18 PM PDT by kempster
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

Hitler was sure they would run the Russians out of Berlin.


27 posted on 07/02/2009 4:02:58 PM PDT by GingisK
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

“And I’m absolutely confident that we can, at this period of difficulty, prove, once again, what this nation can achieve when challenged,”

He should keep in mind that this nation can achieve, when challenged with difficulty, an impeachment.

How many people are actually still believing him? Is it people who don’t care about the unemployment rate, such as blacks and the far left? Unemployment is probably going to hit 13% or 14% before we see any “hope” or “change” in the economy.

This POS has lied more and broken a ton more promises in the 6 short months he’s been in office than even Bubba did. How much longer does this go on?

Until we do something about it, that’s how much longer. The burning question in my mind relates to ACORN: will there ever be a time that rats can be removed from office, given their massive voter fraud?


28 posted on 07/02/2009 4:41:54 PM PDT by bustinchops
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To: hinckley buzzard

So well said.


29 posted on 07/02/2009 4:41:55 PM PDT by bustinchops
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To: SouthTexas

I think he understands numbers just fine.

I don’t think it’s accidental that he is destroying this country from the inside out like an extremely aggressive, fast-moving cancer. I think it’s a dangerous mistake to call him “stupid” or an “idiot.”

We have seen and read about tyrants and dictators take over countries throughout history and in today’s world. I don’t know why Americans just will not believe that it can happen here. The constitution only protects us as long as we elect people who believe in it and respect it. Giving executive or legislative powers to people who actively want to destroy the constitution will result in destruction of the constitution. It’s a no-brainer.


30 posted on 07/02/2009 4:42:01 PM PDT by bustinchops
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To: kempster

That’s precisely right. Ostammer’s method is just to simply lie when the truth is damaging to him.

Unemployment is at least 10% now because there are unemployed people not being counted because they’ve given up and their benefits have run out. Unemployment in these numbers has a snowball/vicious circle effect. When unemployment hits 13% or 14%, ostammer will simply lie about it. If he has to issue an EO directing the federal offices that keep and publish those stats to cease and desist in order to keep the truth from Americans, he will do so.


31 posted on 07/02/2009 4:42:05 PM PDT by bustinchops
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To: ex-snook

bttt


32 posted on 07/02/2009 4:45:46 PM PDT by library user
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To: ex-snook; Jim Robinson; don-o; SouthTexas
BTTT! Bears repeating...



Again. Obama won’t solve this any more than Clinton or Bush. We are still being kidded. There will no recovery without a job recovery. Jobs will not recover until the old exported jobs are returned or new non-government jobs are created and neither is happening.

The Clinton ‘the unemployed should learn computers’ has resulted in help centers throughout the world. The Bush ‘tax cuts to create jobs’ has resulted in jobs being created in other nations.. The Obama ‘green jobs’ will likely be another job illusion.

If Americans are not working, they are not buying. If they are not buying, business is losing money. If business is losing money, they are not hiring. If business is not hiring, there is no recovery.

What we are seeing is the result of the fleece trade deals started by Clinton and magnified by Bush. We export jobs, import product and send dollars to pay for imports. Those spouting ‘we are sending only paper’ see that paper come back to buy our real estate, companies and treasuries. It is lose-lose for America.

Real trade is we buy product from you and you buy product from us. Let’s get started.

exsnook

33 posted on 07/02/2009 4:46:51 PM PDT by glock rocks (... just tryin to make do...)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

Stark raving idiot.


34 posted on 07/02/2009 4:47:18 PM PDT by Psycho_Bunny (ALSO SPRACH ZEROTHUSTRA)
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To: penelopesire

Thank you for your prayers. I know of many others who are either out of work, underemployed, or fearful of a layoff. These are frightening times.

I don’t think the “green” companies want an honest accountant. They want someone who comes up with excuses to get taxpayer money.


35 posted on 07/02/2009 5:05:18 PM PDT by Pining_4_TX
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To: penelopesire

37 posted on 07/02/2009 5:21:45 PM PDT by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (Obama's multi- trillion dollar agenda would be a "man caused disaster")
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

How fitting!

Sometimes a cartoon does say it all.


38 posted on 07/02/2009 5:23:42 PM PDT by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

He must be listening to state-run media.


39 posted on 07/02/2009 5:39:12 PM PDT by HoosierHawk
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To: glock rocks; ex-snook

But utter words about putting American self interest as priority one, and you get tagged with some pretty unsavory labels.

If a Chinese pipe wrench suddenly cost $75 each, how long would it take for American made pipe wrenches show up selling for $50?


40 posted on 07/02/2009 5:39:21 PM PDT by don-o (My son, Ben - Marine PFC- 1/16/09 - Parris Island - LC -6/4/09 - 29 Palms - Camp Pendleton 6/18)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

I can’t even think of a swear word to call Obama anymore. I am making up new ones in my head right now.

Words fail me.


41 posted on 07/02/2009 6:00:08 PM PDT by Wisconsinlady
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

I so sorry he is so confident it the face of reality and the fruits of his labor. It shows insanity.


42 posted on 07/02/2009 6:29:25 PM PDT by American in Israel (A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but the foolish mans heart directs him toward the left.)
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To: Nervous Tick

43 posted on 07/02/2009 6:31:35 PM PDT by American in Israel (A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but the foolish mans heart directs him toward the left.)
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To: don-o



America First !




44 posted on 07/02/2009 6:36:04 PM PDT by glock rocks (... just tryin to make do...)
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To: kempster

Exactly.

If you are a small business with 29 employees, and the new regulations say you need 25 employees to avoid all the fines and costs, then you layoff 4 people ahead of the regulation.

Obama is lying.


45 posted on 07/02/2009 6:50:46 PM PDT by sf4dubya (I rebelled against my parents by becoming a conservative)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

Get This Guy Outta Here!

Who can print a bumper sticker {BHO-STFU}


46 posted on 07/02/2009 7:01:34 PM PDT by cork
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

47 posted on 07/02/2009 7:15:58 PM PDT by counterpunch (In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem.)
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To: kempster; All

“I don’t see how the unemployment picture is going to go anywhere but higher as small business owners actually eliminate employees to preserve capital.”

Husband and I both have small businesses and we will NEVER, EVER hire anyone else to work with us or for us (other than our son), even if it means we need to work 24/7 to bring in a big project on time and under budget.

And I felt that way under President Bush, too.

Our GOVERNMENT is oppressive; it’s not necessarily the guy in the White House at any given time...but 0bama sure is making it CRYSTAL CLEAR to EVERY business owner out there that now is not the time to expand your business.

Now is the time to hide under a rock and hope that he and his henchmen don’t notice you!


48 posted on 07/02/2009 7:23:12 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

Always lie big....and often.

The sheeple will eventually believe them.

That is their philosophy....and it works with the MSM!


49 posted on 07/02/2009 7:53:38 PM PDT by LUV W (A Free Iraq is possible because of the presidency, policies and patriotism of George W Bush!!)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

More drivel from the talking heads of the Fourth Reich.


50 posted on 07/02/2009 7:55:59 PM PDT by ReadTheLaw (by Frederic Bastiat)
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