Posted on 08/20/2011 10:35:41 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
S.C.s jobless: 'People around here, they're struggling'
In Orangeburg, nearly 1 in 5 are out of work --- " ORANGEBURG South Carolinas jobless rate jumped to 10.9 percent in July, up nearly half a percentage point over June and the highest it has been all year.
But if youre jobless, particularly for the long-term jobless, the rate is 100 percent and holding and people are frustrated.
People around here, theyre struggling. People are stealing the manhole covers its just that bad around here now, said Purvis Richardson, 43, of Orangeburg, leaving the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce office here Friday afternoon with an updated resume in his hand.
You got people running to these scrapyards, trying to sell anything, man. Thats why you see people tearing up $20,000 air-conditioner units for $50 worth of copper. Its that bad, said Richardson, who said he has not worked since 2009, when he lost his job of 10 years at a food-processing plant after some bad product got out the door and the blame fell to him.
Orangeburg Countys unemployment rate soared to 17.7 percent last month, according to figures released Friday, catapulting the county from 10th place to 4th place in the states unemployment sweepstakes, an honor nobody is trying to win. Only Marlboro, Allendale and Marion counties had higher rates, topping out at 20 percent.<<<..........
Keith Kalvin, 49, has been unemployed for about a year. Kalvin, a resident of Orangeburg for thirty years,
says a lot of friends have to drive to other cities to find work. Orangeburg has the worst unemployment rate in the Midlands.
A sign outside a business in West Tisbury, Mass., welcomed the Obamas to Marthas Vineyard for their 10 day stay.
The Obama family's favorite vacation rental Blue Heron Farm in Chilmark is a 28-acre compound, owned by William and Mollie Van Devender of Mississippi. It overlooks Tisbury Great Pond and the Atlantic Ocean and features a boathouse, basketball court, pool, barn, and a single hole golf course.
That, alone, should tell you everything you need to know about him.
that blackboard is priceless!
the peace symbol and a pacifist president at war.
Again, as an anti-Perry poster wanting to be the first to kick Perry, you didn't even take time to read the article.
The peace symbol has morphed into just another symbol for Leftists. They believe that when the Left engages in war, then that war is just fine.
“All we are saying is give peace when there is a republican president a chance.”
CFR Rick ? Really ?
It matters not who writes about RINO Rick or who roots for RINO Rick, he is not a conservative.
I love Perry's jabs. He understands it doesn't take much to needle Obama and force a knee jerk reaction. He's shaping the dialogue in a way that forces Obama to react to the things Perry wants to talk about.
They have a sale on tinfoil going on at Lowe’s right now..maybe you should stock up today whilst on your way to the McVeigh memorial service. We got 500+ days until election day and you need to pick a side. Either start shooting the proper enemy or get out of the way.
I missed that part in the article. Could you please show it to me? Thanks.
It’s more fun to watch the desperation among the Palin Cult around here. They are about to melt down any second. Some of them already have.
WaPo is rooting for CFR-Rick.
Well amongst the ‘ins’ he’s at least better than some.
I think you newbies are the ones who are going to have to be getting out of the way.
If Perry is NWO , CFR, and Bilderburg , he better know the secret handshakes or i’m not voting for him ...
Stop with the RINO thing. If you try to tar everyone then it losses force. Perry is more conservative then Romney or Bush. He definitely is not a favorite on 7th street, at least not yet.
It matters not who writes about RINO Rick or who roots for RINO Rick, he is not a conservative.
Here. You'll need this for your anti-Perry FReeper ping list -- maybe they're already on board. Keep the seats clean. We paid for it. BHO looks happy to see you.
[I think you newbies are the ones who are going to have to be getting out of the way.]
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-bully.htm
Yeah, he's got ONE HECK of a RINO record. Look:
Background:
Perry's story as told by him to the Texas Monthly
The son of tenant farmers from Paint Creek
On the Fed:
Perry would consider Bernanke printing more money "almost treachorous, or treasonous."
Perry refuses to apologize for remarks on Bernanke.
Perry advocates audit of the Federal Reserve.
Economy:
Over the past 5 years, Texas has created more jobs than all other states combined.
Perry against raising debt ceiling.
Perry calls for 6 month moratorium on government regulations.
Supports balanced budget amendment.
Since June 2009, 37% of all jobs created in the entire U.S. were created in Texas.
First governor since WWII to reduce general revenue spending by $3 billion using line item veto.
Cut billions in property taxes
Cut taxes on small business and instituted tort reform
Guns:
"Card carrying" member of the NRA
Perry has a permit to carry a concealed firearm
Perry Signs Legislation Protecting Texas Workers Right to Self-Defense
NRA Endorses Perry in Governor's Race.
Rick Perry's speech at the NRA convention
Perry carries a laser sighted .380 loaded with hollow points.
While jogging, Perry shoots and kills threatening coyote with one shot
Press: Are you packing heat? Perry: No comment, "that's why it's called 'concealed.'"
Supports campus concealed carry.
Military:
Perry spent 4 years active duty (not Reserve or Nat'l Guard) as an Airforce pilot.
Left Airforce with the rank of Captain
Was in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M
Opposes the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell."
Lifetime member of the American Legion.
Social Issues:
Supports constitutional amendments against abortion and for one-man, one-woman marriage amendments.
Pushed bill for ultrasounds before abortions and pro-life license plates
Education:
Perry behind removal of left-wing textbooks from Texas schools.
Texas home schoolers endorse Rick Perry
Perry speaks at home school rally
Perry refuses millions in Obama education funds because of federal mandates
Perry seeks major reform of higher education
Environment:
Perry rejects global warming - science skewed by financial interests.
Property rights:
Perry signs anti-eminent domain bill protecting Texas property owners.
Small government
"I'll work every day to try to make Washington, D.C., as inconsequential in your life as I can."
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