[contessa machiaveli]

of course, ms. mann neglected to say that job growth was in high paying, intellectually stimulating careers such as "food servers and preparers" and retail.

perhaps she should climb down from that ivory tower and get a job at walmart or burger king.

[reformedliberal]

Our local Superstore did not make its goals this past quarter. It has frozen hiring, except to allow those who were on medical leave to return if their position is still open.

5 fast food shops here employ only teenagers, including the managers. It is difficult to get these jobs for the kids that do not have siblings who are former fast food workers and are now in college or have moved up the job chain.

Retail attracts women looking for a second income, flexible hours and nice 20% discounts.

December unemployment in Wisconsin was 5.2%

[LowCountryJoe]

Do I detect a bit of "class envy"? That's very conservative of you, now, isn't it?