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'Everyone in Utah is now unemployed': Why America's real jobless rate is close to 20%
WorldNetDaily.com ^ | 5-23-2011 | Kirk Elliott

Posted on 05/23/2011 2:08:32 AM PDT by JohnHuang2

The unemployment rate is officially at 9 percent.

In addition, a broad measure of unemployment – including workers who want a job but have stopped looking and those working part time for economic reasons – rose to 19.3 percent.

This is very grim. Let's put this into its proper perspective because a 9 percent unemployment rate doesn't really sink in.

What if there were a breaking newsflash on TV while you were watching "American Idol," and the headline was "Everyone in Utah is now unemployed!"

You would look at your spouse and say, "Oh wow! This is bad. Those poor people in Utah. I had no idea the unemployment situation was this awful! I thought we were in a recovery!"

Sadly, that would be horrible, but the reality is much more grim than that. The true unemployment picture is absolutely abysmal.

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To: JohnHuang2

The same minds that created the problem...are not capable of the solution.

Gonna make life rough for those out in Flyover Country...until there are enough of us unemployed...despite an “official rate” of 7%......


21 posted on 05/23/2011 1:52:18 PM PDT by mo ("If you understand, no explanation is needed; if you do not, no explanation is possible")
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To: JohnHuang2

The only newsflash I expect from American Idol is pedophile Steven Tyler being arrested for having sex with 15 year old contestants.

What a grand idea, send 15 year olds to a Sin City hotel with a pedophile.


22 posted on 05/23/2011 2:03:25 PM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Happiness)
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To: JohnHuang2

Crook...that says it all.

Tuesday night MEGA “Just stop the spending!” bump!

I’m so happy to “see” you! I’ve missed you! ;o)


23 posted on 05/24/2011 12:15:28 AM PDT by dixiechick2000 (Age, skill, wisdom, and a little treachery always overcome youth and arrogance!)
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To: JohnHuang2

This post is right on the money!!


24 posted on 06/13/2011 6:47:50 PM PDT by dokmad
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To: Greg123456

You got it, pal. No unemployment here in Aspen,CO either!


25 posted on 06/13/2011 6:50:46 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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