tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196554259323465442.post742548991464273286..comments2023-10-27T03:41:13.171-07:00Comments on Warning Signs: The Economic Recovery FantasyAlan Carubahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10901162110385985193noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196554259323465442.post-86814308996041979502009-11-03T07:26:56.055-08:002009-11-03T07:26:56.055-08:00Alan, your post today reflects my thoughts exactly...Alan, your post today reflects my thoughts exactly, which have been swirling around in my head since the day they announced this "recovery". I think the most important point you make is at the end ... "Only private enterprise creates real jobs. Government jobs add nothing to the economy except another layer of bureaucracy...."<br /><br />I really wish that all these new government jobs ONLY added nothing to the economy, but the reality of the situation is that it's much worse than that. In reality, these new "jobs" are a huge drain on the economy. It continues to amaze me how few people seem to understand that a government job is no job at all, except for the person who is lucky enough to be getting the check. The government doesn't create, manufacture, build, design, innovate, or produce ANYTHING. All they do is TAKE from one person, and give it to someone else, wasting (or stealing) a large portion of the money on bureaucracy in the process. Put that same money into an innovative, productive PRIVATE company, and REAL jobs will be created, which will FEED the economy, not suffocate it.<br /><br />Getting excited about new "government jobs" is simply ludicrous. Every new government job created represents REAL JOBS LOST. Each and every government job they add requires SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE to work that much harder just to pay for it. All of these "jobs" they have created are in fact just stones around our collective necks.<br /><br />When I hear them talking about how much money their Health Care plan is going to "save" us I have to laugh. Just exactly how is creating thousands of non-productive, taxpayer funded jobs going to SAVE us any money? If it wasn't so terrifying and insulting, it would be comical.<br /><br />We have already reached the point where over 50% of the people in this country work for the government at some level, either State, City, County, or Federal. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that at some point, the house of cards must fall. You'd think that those in government would realize this and stop the madness before that happens, but it's beginning to look like that's what they have in mind. I just don't understand why. Perhaps they have a sinister plan, perhaps they're too stupid to realize what they are doing, or perhaps they are just so hell-bent on attaining power that they just don't care. Whatever the reason is, they are destroying our economy with false jobs, false promises, and false hope. <br /><br />One thing's for sure ... it is indeed insulting, and I am getting a little sick of being insulted by the people who are sworn to represent me. It's election day ... let the house cleaning begin!!!Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903448394061019454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196554259323465442.post-60195004506825009612009-11-03T07:26:47.464-08:002009-11-03T07:26:47.464-08:00Alan, your post today reflects my thoughts exactly...Alan, your post today reflects my thoughts exactly, which have been swirling around in my head since the day they announced this "recovery". I think the most important point you make is at the end ... "Only private enterprise creates real jobs. Government jobs add nothing to the economy except another layer of bureaucracy...."<br /><br />I really wish that all these new government jobs ONLY added nothing to the economy, but the reality of the situation is that it's much worse than that. In reality, these new "jobs" are a huge drain on the economy. It continues to amaze me how few people seem to understand that a government job is no job at all, except for the person who is lucky enough to be getting the check. The government doesn't create, manufacture, build, design, innovate, or produce ANYTHING. All they do is TAKE from one person, and give it to someone else, wasting (or stealing) a large portion of the money on bureaucracy in the process. Put that same money into an innovative, productive PRIVATE company, and REAL jobs will be created, which will FEED the economy, not suffocate it.<br /><br />Getting excited about new "government jobs" is simply ludicrous. Every new government job created represents REAL JOBS LOST. Each and every government job they add requires SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE to work that much harder just to pay for it. All of these "jobs" they have created are in fact just stones around our collective necks.<br /><br />When I hear them talking about how much money their Health Care plan is going to "save" us I have to laugh. Just exactly how is creating thousands of non-productive, taxpayer funded jobs going to SAVE us any money? If it wasn't so terrifying and insulting, it would be comical.<br /><br />We have already reached the point where over 50% of the people in this country work for the government at some level, either State, City, County, or Federal. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that at some point, the house of cards must fall. You'd think that those in government would realize this and stop the madness before that happens, but it's beginning to look like that's what they have in mind. I just don't understand why. Perhaps they have a sinister plan, perhaps they're too stupid to realize what they are doing, or perhaps they are just so hell-bent on attaining power that they just don't care. Whatever the reason is, they are destroying our economy with false jobs, false promises, and false hope. <br /><br />One thing's for sure ... it is indeed insulting, and I am getting a little sick of being insulted by the people who are sworn to represent me. It's election day ... let the house cleaning begin!!!Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903448394061019454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196554259323465442.post-51909326682091382602009-11-02T18:49:54.846-08:002009-11-02T18:49:54.846-08:00For once Alan, I find myself in furious agreement ...For once Alan, I find myself in furious agreement with you. "The recovery" is/was a mirage concocted by Wall Street (Goldman Sachs actually) and their lapdogs/GS alumni in the White House.<br /><br />The US is bust. Its people, its corporations and its government all so hopelessly indebted, the only discussion seems to be whether inflation or deflation will fix it. Meanwhile the bankers are getting a bumper crop of bonuses. I wonder if the people will turn on them? <br /><br />By the way, I am an Australian equivalent of a CPA (Chartered Accountant). Balancing the cheque book has been a life long challenge for me too.Saildoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14642015470932289170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196554259323465442.post-28040045626897758082009-11-02T17:20:45.787-08:002009-11-02T17:20:45.787-08:00Buzzg, I may have to take you up on the invitation...Buzzg, I may have to take you up on the invitation some day, but as of tomorrow, if NJ and VA go to the GOP, a whole bunch of Dems from red states are going to recalculate their loyalty to the idiot in the White House.Alan Carubahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901162110385985193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196554259323465442.post-83200015190347693722009-11-02T17:02:15.924-08:002009-11-02T17:02:15.924-08:00I agree Alan, we are being given 'bread and ci...I agree Alan, we are being given 'bread and circuses'. It is not difficult to determine that the citizens of this great nation are being led down the flowerless garden path. <br />What to do about it? I've no idea. <br />There are far too many people in this still great nation who are standing around with their hands out waiting for the next dole from "Big Brother". <br />When we get down to brass tacks, the citizens are to blame. They have to look in the mirror and decide if they would rather be citizens or subjects. <br />Yes, you are spreading the real news. <br />I love my country, fear my government, and despise those who have nothing more to contribute than the constant whine; "Why doesn't the Government DO something?"<br />Meanwhile I buy ammo and long term storage food and build fences and gates on my 5 acres in Oregon. <br />I have a large supply of wild turkeys and deer which I consider emergency rations.<br />You are welcome anytime. <br /><br />Semper VertiasBuzzghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03897676479222811119noreply@blogger.com