Free Republic

The October payroll jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows employment growth for the month essentially at a standstill. The economy created only 46,000 private sector jobs. The bulk of those—33,000—were in construction. The domestic service sector of the economy, which has been the source of net new jobs in the 21st century, experienced no job growth in October. In the 21st century, the U.S. economy has ceased to generate net new jobs in middle- and upper-middle-class professions. This is a serious economic, social and political problem that receives no attention. There is a great deal of meltdown...

For education and discussion only. Not for commercial use. We grew up believing in an "American dream" that provided work and freedom for all it embraces. And of course, we all knew that America is first in everything. If anyone still believes that, it may be time to take another look at America, the bold marketer, the dashing innovator in the year 2005. Consider our supposedly cutting-edge technology. When our government is more concerned with biblical prophecy than keeping the American dream alive, you can bet that our edge is going to get dull in a hurry. At the same...