Thread: Unemployed and hungry in the US

This video will put the numbers into perspective for you.......

More than half a million jobs were lost in the US in November, the largest loss in a single month since 1974. Though initially the announcement had a negative effect on the markets, by the end of the day Wall Street again forgot about the little guy, the Dow closed up 260 points. The more than 1.2 million jobs lost over the past 3 months, and the 11th straight month of job losses, bring the unemployment rate to 6.7 per cent, the highest in 15 years. Also this week the Department of Agriculture released figures that show food stamp beneficiaries increased by 17 percent in the past year. That’s more than 31.6 million or 1 out of every 10 people in the US receiving food stamps or taking part in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. TRNN spoke to Dedrick Muhammad of the Institute for Policy Studies. Muhammad says that 6.7 percent is not the true unemployment number because it does not include the underemployed and those who have stopped looking for work. Muhammad also says that the bailout is a "trickle down" bailout, that by giving money to the wealthiest institutions somehow this is supposed to help the middle class and working class.

Video here...........

America Has No Means to Recover from a Depression

Unfortunately I have been saying this for a year. The criminal government gave up any hopes when they outsourced our wealth, the manufacturing sector. Oh well next it will be the infrastructure, then your home, mark my word!

I'm about to be unemployed and hungry soon. Yikes and just in time for Christmas.

Originally Posted by johnflesh

I'm about to be unemployed and hungry soon. Yikes and just in time for Christmas.

Your shitting me?? Say yes.

Originally Posted by michaelr

Your shitting me?? Say yes.

Nope, I wish I was. About to lose an 85k a year job, probably tomorrow morning. The good thing is I took this job after almost a year contract with the company so I have clients on my own and will just have to pick up where I left off. Will be really slow to begin with and I'm a bit unprepared, house note, car note, Christmas, another (3rd) kid on the way, but I'll manage.

Originally Posted by johnflesh

Nope, I wish I was. About to lose an 85k a year job, probably tomorrow morning. The good thing is I took this job after almost a year contract with the company so I have clients on my own and will just have to pick up where I left off. Will be really slow to begin with and I'm a bit unprepared, house note, car note, Christmas, another (3rd) kid on the way, but I'll manage.

You have my number, you had better call if you need help or so help me I will kick your ass. gee i did not break the rules i hope...I fucking mean it!

Originally Posted by michaelr

You have my number, you had better call if you need help or so help me I will kick your ass. gee i did not break the rules i hope...I fucking mean it!

Will do, thanks for the offer, its not as dire as it might seem.

It would be though if I stayed there and took a loss or was outright let go without notice.

Sorry to hear that. I hope that you and all others find gainful employment .

Originally Posted by Roshi

Sorry to hear that. I hope that you and all others find gainful employment .

Damn it Flesh, I was going to type something and then I thought of you...The RAGE..!


@ Roshi; Likewise.

Originally Posted by Roshi

Sorry to hear that. I hope that you and all others find gainful employment .

Well thanks. I usually have more work than time to do it. I would rather work for myself anyway, but sometimes the money and environment are too good to pass up. My skill is in high demand so I'm not to worried.