Comments on: Jobless claims rise more than expected. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:22:01 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: larkohio http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110696 larkohio Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:23:40 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110696 Thanks, Freedom Rebel, you have a good day as well. Thanks, Freedom Rebel, you have a good day as well.

]]> By: jess27 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110676 jess27 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:17:43 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110676 The unemployment claims jumped up because of the 13 week extension that just passed into law. Those who were on unemployment last year and are still unemployed now are entitled to the 13 week extension, but they have to file a new claim to get it. (I know this because I filed again this last Tuesday.) The unemployment claims jumped up because of the 13 week extension that just passed into law. Those who were on unemployment last year and are still unemployed now are entitled to the 13 week extension, but they have to file a new claim to get it. (I know this because I filed again this last Tuesday.)

]]> By: Freedom Rebel http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110622 Freedom Rebel Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:01:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110622 #21 larkohio Says: <em>Freedom Rebel, I live in Dayton, a big GM town. We are loosing the truck and bus plant, and when that happens then all the little “feeder plants” that supply parts will lay off, and then folks can’t go out to eat, or get their dry cleaning done,or buy cars, or clothing, and many others suffer. Sigh, I know I don’t have to tell you this, you all ready know.</em> I'm in a suburb of Akron, and like Columbus we have the lowest unemployment in the state, so far knock on wood. But the surrounding communities like you are getting hit bad. Canton lost the Hoover plants, and most of Timken Research, that was devastating. Good paying jobs like what you are taking about at the GM plants. We have Chrysler in Twinsburg, Ford in Northfield and Lordstown has a GM plant. The first two plants are only about 25 minutes from me the Lordstown plant is closer to an hour, all three had massives layoffs. I know what you mean, so many small businesses went under because of it. Have a good day larkohio :) #21 larkohio Says:

Freedom Rebel, I live in Dayton, a big GM town. We are loosing the truck and bus plant, and when that happens then all the little “feeder plants” that supply parts will lay off, and then folks can’t go out to eat, or get their dry cleaning done,or buy cars, or clothing, and many others suffer. Sigh, I know I don’t have to tell you this, you all ready know.

I’m in a suburb of Akron, and like Columbus we have the lowest unemployment in the state, so far knock on wood. But the surrounding communities like you are getting hit bad. Canton lost the Hoover plants, and most of Timken Research, that was devastating. Good paying jobs like what you are taking about at the GM plants. We have Chrysler in Twinsburg, Ford in Northfield and Lordstown has a GM plant. The first two plants are only about 25 minutes from me the Lordstown plant is closer to an hour, all three had massives layoffs. I know what you mean, so many small businesses went under because of it.

Have a good day larkohio :)

]]> By: Freedom Rebel http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110536 Freedom Rebel Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:43:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110536 #23 5th Estate Says: <em>FreedomRebel… Oh the irony. I left the UK when unemployment was 12%. Now I can’t afford to go back there ( though they are having problems too, having tied themselves a bit too closely to certain US economic models).</em> I feel bad 5th Estate, you must be homesick. My grandparents were from Scotland, grandmother came over when she was nine and my grandfather when he was 21. There was never a day go by that they didn't miss the heather and the landscape. The upside though they had to get the men out of the mines, that is why they both came to the US. Good to see you 5th Estate :) #23 5th Estate Says:

FreedomRebel…

Oh the irony. I left the UK when unemployment was 12%. Now I can’t afford to go back there ( though they are having problems too, having tied themselves a bit too closely to certain US economic models).

I feel bad 5th Estate, you must be homesick. My grandparents were from Scotland, grandmother came over when she was nine and my grandfather when he was 21. There was never a day go by that they didn’t miss the heather and the landscape. The upside though they had to get the men out of the mines, that is why they both came to the US.

Good to see you 5th Estate :)

]]> By: the brown acid http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110504 the brown acid Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:36:17 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110504 I'm originally from Michigan, near the Detroit area. I know a thing or two about joblessness. I’m originally from Michigan, near the Detroit area. I know a thing or two about joblessness.

]]> By: 5th Estate http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110466 5th Estate Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:25:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110466 FreedomRebel... Oh the irony. I left the UK when unemployment was 12%. Now I can't afford to go back there ( though they are having problems too, having tied themselves a bit too closely to certain US economic models). FreedomRebel…

Oh the irony. I left the UK when unemployment was 12%. Now I can’t afford to go back there ( though they are having problems too, having tied themselves a bit too closely to certain US economic models).

]]> By: 5th Estate http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110452 5th Estate Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:22:58 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110452 Its all psychological! No job, rising costs, losing your house? Of course your'e going crazy and getting depressed! The real problem is, <strong>you aren't managing your expectations</strong>! Who stole your cheese? That's not important! Change is good! Enough change to buy a donut is even better! My advice? Whine less! Otherwise you'll get an ulcer or a heart attack, and you know you can't afford that! Let US manage your expectations for you! This has been a soothing PSA from the Ministry Of Truth. If you would like to file a complaint, please report to Room 101. Its all psychological! No job, rising costs, losing your house? Of course your’e going crazy and getting depressed!
The real problem is, you aren’t managing your expectations!

Who stole your cheese? That’s not important! Change is good! Enough change to buy a donut is even better!

My advice? Whine less! Otherwise you’ll get an ulcer or a heart attack, and you know you can’t afford that!

Let US manage your expectations for you!

This has been a soothing PSA from the Ministry Of Truth.

If you would like to file a complaint, please report to Room 101.

]]> By: larkohio http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110420 larkohio Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:16:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110420 Freedom Rebel, I live in Dayton, a big GM town. We are loosing the truck and bus plant, and when that happens then all the little "feeder plants" that supply parts will lay off, and then folks can't go out to eat, or get their dry cleaning done,or buy cars, or clothing, and many others suffer. Sigh, I know I don't have to tell you this, you all ready know. Freedom Rebel, I live in Dayton, a big GM town. We are loosing the truck and bus plant, and when that happens then all the little “feeder plants” that supply parts will lay off, and then folks can’t go out to eat, or get their dry cleaning done,or buy cars, or clothing, and many others suffer. Sigh, I know I don’t have to tell you this, you all ready know.

]]> By: Evil Spaniard http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110380 Evil Spaniard Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:01:57 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110380 It's what happens in CRISIS! Hear that, Neocons? IT'S A CRISIS!!! It’s what happens in CRISIS! Hear that, Neocons? IT’S A CRISIS!!!

]]> By: Freedom Rebel http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110264 Freedom Rebel Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:32:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110264 #18 larkohio Says: <em>Come to Ohio, we have lost so many manufacturing jobs, and loosing those starts the trickle down. The economy is in the tank! Oooops! There I go whining again.</em> I'm from Ohio also, did you see the latest report that Cleveland has a 10% unemployment rate now. I knew it was bad here but that hurts. #18 larkohio Says:

Come to Ohio, we have lost so many manufacturing jobs, and loosing those starts the trickle down. The economy is in the tank! Oooops! There I go whining again.

I’m from Ohio also, did you see the latest report that Cleveland has a 10% unemployment rate now. I knew it was bad here but that hurts.

]]> By: larkohio http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110234 larkohio Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:22:35 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110234 Come to Ohio, we have lost so many manufacturing jobs, and loosing those starts the trickle down. The economy is in the tank! Oooops! There I go whining again. Come to Ohio, we have lost so many manufacturing jobs, and loosing those starts the trickle down. The economy is in the tank! Oooops! There I go whining again.

]]> By: unbelievable http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110112 unbelievable Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:48:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110112 <em>phred42 Says: I’ve been ‘jobless’ for 16 months - had to cash out my 401K to stay alive….. People like me aren’t even included in those figures</em> So sorry to hear that. And the MSM pretends that unemployment is only 5.5%. We know it isn't. Capitalism isn't working! phred42 Says: I’ve been ‘jobless’ for 16 months – had to cash out my 401K to stay alive….. People like me aren’t even included in those figures

So sorry to hear that.

And the MSM pretends that unemployment is only 5.5%. We know it isn’t.

Capitalism isn’t working!

]]> By: Paul W http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110106 Paul W Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:46:09 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110106 <em>The number of Americans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose last week “to the highest level in almost four months.”</em> Damn whiners! http://progressiveworldreview.com The number of Americans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose last week “to the highest level in almost four months.”

Damn whiners!

http://progressiveworldreview.com

]]> By: Marie http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110086 Marie Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:42:01 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110086 But this is just psychological -- it's all in their heads -- so say McCain, Gramm and Bush. People are draining their savings, tapping into retirement accounts, mortgaging their homes, but they only need to look on the bright side -- Bush suggests they go shopping, Gramm says they should see a shrink, and McCain says if we bomb Iran, they'll forget their troubles. But this is just psychological — it’s all in their heads — so say McCain, Gramm and Bush.
People are draining their savings, tapping into retirement accounts, mortgaging their homes, but they only need to look on the bright side — Bush suggests they go shopping, Gramm says they should see a shrink, and McCain says if we bomb Iran, they’ll forget their troubles.

]]> By: Zimzone http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110080 Zimzone Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:39:00 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110080 Somewhat related: Ford Motor Co. is now espousing the effort to build smaller, more efficient vehicles...<strong>Duh!</strong> Meanwhile, here in MN, they are shutting down the Ford Ranger assembly plant. The Ranger is their only pickup getting above 24mpg! <em>Corporate Intelligence is now officially extinct.</em> Somewhat related:
Ford Motor Co. is now espousing the effort to build smaller, more efficient vehicles…Duh!

Meanwhile, here in MN, they are shutting down the Ford Ranger assembly plant. The Ranger is their only pickup getting above 24mpg!

Corporate Intelligence is now officially extinct.

]]> By: misshusseinmolly http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110068 misshusseinmolly Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:35:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110068 Freedom Rebel Says July 24th, 2008 at 10:31 am Which is causing: “As many as 1.6 million cars and trucks may be repossessed nationally this year, the most in at least a decade, according to the Manheim wholesale vehicle auction service.” ____________________________________________________________ Oh, but don't you see? This creates jobs! All these unemployed people can get jobs repossessing cars! Of course, most of them would just be repossessing their own... /snark off Freedom Rebel Says
July 24th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Which is causing: “As many as 1.6 million cars and trucks may be repossessed nationally this year, the most in at least a decade, according to the Manheim wholesale vehicle auction service.”
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Oh, but don’t you see? This creates jobs! All these unemployed people can get jobs repossessing cars! Of course, most of them would just be repossessing their own…

/snark off

]]> By: Freedom Rebel http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110048 Freedom Rebel Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:31:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110048 Which is causing: "As many as 1.6 million cars and trucks may be repossessed nationally this year, the most in at least a decade, according to the Manheim wholesale vehicle auction service." George the stimulis checks didn't work.. Which is causing: “As many as 1.6 million cars and trucks may be repossessed nationally this year, the most in at least a decade, according to the Manheim wholesale vehicle auction service.”

George the stimulis checks didn’t work..

]]> By: misshusseinmolly http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110040 misshusseinmolly Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:29:03 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110040 Since this is just a mental recession, aren't these people just "mentally" out of work? Since this is just a mental recession, aren’t these people just “mentally” out of work?

]]> By: Zooey http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110034 Zooey Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:24:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110034 They obviously aren't working hard enough, or don't love the baby Jesus properly. They obviously aren’t working hard enough, or don’t love the baby Jesus properly.

]]> By: Zimzone http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/comment-page-1/#comment-5110032 Zimzone Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:23:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/24/jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected/#comment-5110032 JMOHR, you're snarktastic this morning! JMOHR, you’re snarktastic this morning!

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