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The Obamacare Layoffs Begin...
National Review ^
| 11/09/12
| Jillian Kay Melchior
Posted on 11/11/2012 8:24:58 AM PST by Libloather
The Obamacare Layoffs Begin...
By Jillian Kay Melchior
November 9, 2012 12:25 P.M.
The Obama health-care laws adverse effects on employment are no secret. But its one thing to look at the economics, and its quite another to hear it firsthand from a small-business owner whos being forced into an untenable position.
Yesterday, a Las Vegas business owner fired 22 of his 144 employees, phoning in anonymously to a local radio host and explaining how the decision was directly caused by President Obamas reelection.
The interview is articulate and nuanced, worth listening to in its entirety. But heres the jist of it, in the poor guys own words:
(Excerpt) Read more at nationalreview.com ...
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Editorial; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: jobs; layoffs; obamacare; work
Pelosi still has her job - and doesn't have to deal with Commiecare.
187 comments at the link.
To: Libloather
And more are happening....Galatia is in Illinois.
Over 50 miners at the American Coal Company’s underground mine in Galatia, in Saline County, are among nearly 160 workers being laid off in Saline County and a site in Utah by Murray Energy Corporation. The company said in a statement to the Associated Press Friday that it plans to give pink slips to 54 miners at its Galatia location and over 100 in Utah. It was not known when the layoffs would take place. A statement from Murray Energy blamed the move on politics, saying the coal industry is “being destroyed,” leading to the decision for the layoffs.
To: Libloather
Boo hoo!
I’m unemployed.
I can’t buy food.
I’m gonna be thrown out of my house.
You greedy racists can shut the Hell up.
/sarc(?????????????????)
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posted on
11/11/2012 8:51:05 AM PST
by
Tzimisce
(Will there be anything to fight for in 2016?)
To: Libloather
Look:
People who aren’t working don’t pay income tax.
It’s called a “tax cut” people.
/sarc
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posted on
11/11/2012 8:52:35 AM PST
by
Tzimisce
(Will there be anything to fight for in 2016?)
To: Tzimisce
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posted on
11/11/2012 8:59:56 AM PST
by
goodnesswins
(What has happened to America?)
To: goodnesswins
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posted on
11/11/2012 9:04:13 AM PST
by
NoRedTape
To: Libloather
Look at the election map. The states that are losing private sector jobs vote Democrat.
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posted on
11/11/2012 9:08:15 AM PST
by
blueunicorn6
("A crack shot and a good dancer")
To: NoRedTape
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posted on
11/11/2012 9:30:34 AM PST
by
goodnesswins
(What has happened to America?)
To: NoRedTape
Do you have a TOTAL on your page? You may want to have a running total segment.
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posted on
11/11/2012 9:32:05 AM PST
by
goodnesswins
(What has happened to America?)
To: NoRedTape; All
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posted on
11/11/2012 9:59:59 AM PST
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
To: Libloather
Is there a complete list of all companies considering layoffs and hiring freezes because of Obama? Someone should compile the list and everyone should be reminded again and again and again.
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posted on
11/11/2012 10:03:42 AM PST
by
dhs12345
To: dhs12345
I can’t wait for the news articles detailing how great it is to be laid off. All the things you can do now that previously there was no time for.
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posted on
11/11/2012 10:12:32 AM PST
by
shineon
To: shineon
To: Libloather
If obama gets his way, we'll most likely all be "un", or "under", employed.
The tax base will shrink as well, and entitlements will be endangered and eventually run out.
That's when the "fun" begins. It will be wailing and gnashing of teeth when da checks don't come. Stealing and crime will be rampant as people vie for food.
But, that might be what it will take to destroy liberalism. So far all they have heard is talk, and most of the talk is how "bad" conservatism will be for them. The takers have had no proof that obama is full of dung because he promises them things.
I know of a store where three of the employees are black, and they work part time, and have two other part-time jobs to survive...but still voted for obama. What has he done for them? Nothing. But they live on the "hope"...and hope is an excuse for doing nothing.
The only way to fight Santa Claus is let him go until his bag is empty, and his elves have been laid off due to the high cost of health insurance.
When he has nothing left to give, people will be wishing for a "White Christmas", for sure.
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posted on
11/11/2012 10:26:40 AM PST
by
FrankR
(They will become our ultimate masters the day we surrender the 2nd Amendment.)
To: shineon
They would be fools to spin it that way of course.
Sort of like saying, starvation is actually a great thing. A great way to lose weight.
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posted on
11/11/2012 10:32:06 AM PST
by
dhs12345
To: Libloather
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posted on
11/11/2012 10:45:49 AM PST
by
lowbridge
(Joe Biden: "Look, the Taliban per se is not our enemy.")
To: Shortstop7
Systemax Miami County Ohio 120 laidoff,
WPAFB Fairborn, OH 178 laidoff
Haven’t seen these posted anywhere....
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posted on
11/12/2012 12:35:00 PM PST
by
griswold3
(Big Government does not tolerate rivals.)
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