Paulina Paulino
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Here are the numbers:
Clinton left office in Jan 2001. The unemployment rate was 4.2%
Bush left office in Jan 2009. The unemployment rate was 8.2%
So, under Bush, unemployment WENT from 4.2% to 8.2%
Today it is at 9.5%.
So, under Obama, unemployment has gone from 8.2 to 9.5%
I am no math whiz, but it looks like it went up 4% under Bush, and 1.3% under Obama.
Explain to me again how the lack of jobs is all Obama's fault?
PLEASE don't say that it is because the Dems were in control of congress the last 2 years of Bush. Bush signed EVERY bill that became law.
Look! I even have a source!
http://data.bls.gov/PDQ/servlet/SurveyOutputServlet?request_action=wh&graph_name=LN_cpsbref3
@Toby: If i was the CEO of a company for 8 years 7 of them with a profit, and due to my policies, in the last year there was a major loss, yes, that would all be my fault, and not the fault of the CEO the board brings in to replace me.
@Justine: The democrats scream about global warming. One day, we are going to wake up and the US coastline will be under water. Your defense is to say they did not scream loud enough?
@jaker: you are repeating a lie: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AitMMkTZev0_qSkLNaozUbnty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100826032858AAL6leN
@Willis: The Health care bill is law. anyone that wants to know the economic impact simply need to read it.
You ask about cap and trade. There is no cap and trade law, so, moot statement.
Then you mention Tax Hikes. Please list the income tax hikes Obama has put into law.
If you are referring to the Bush tax cuts, it is NOT Obama's fault they expire in Dec, that is the law Bush signed.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjKOmCS_sY0Do1kJm9di.0zty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100824094846AAnIirU
@Brian: "Clinton repealed key provisions Glass–Steagall Act..." You and I agree here. In truth, BOTH parties have been dismantling the financial regulations for decades. This is what happens when regulations are removed.
BTW: you have ALL ignored the FACTS that unemployment rose 4% under Bush, and 1.3% (to date) under Obama.
@Obamabot: Yes, I see your numbers, and I agree. but REMEMBER! I SAID "I am no math whiz!" - Paulina.
@justgetitright: I agree, your chart is better than mine, so lets use your numbers:
Bush 4.6 to 7.7, increase of 3.1.
Obama 7.7 to 9.5, increase of 1.8.
ALSO! According to the chart YOU provide, it looks like July 2009 was the peak, and it has been holding steady or going down ever since, which is a far cry better than the previous trend.
SO! The Stimulus WORKED!
Clinton left office in Jan 2001. The unemployment rate was 4.2%
Bush left office in Jan 2009. The unemployment rate was 8.2%
So, under Bush, unemployment WENT from 4.2% to 8.2%
Today it is at 9.5%.
So, under Obama, unemployment has gone from 8.2 to 9.5%
I am no math whiz, but it looks like it went up 4% under Bush, and 1.3% under Obama.
Explain to me again how the lack of jobs is all Obama's fault?
PLEASE don't say that it is because the Dems were in control of congress the last 2 years of Bush. Bush signed EVERY bill that became law.
Look! I even have a source!
http://data.bls.gov/PDQ/servlet/SurveyOutputServlet?request_action=wh&graph_name=LN_cpsbref3
@Toby: If i was the CEO of a company for 8 years 7 of them with a profit, and due to my policies, in the last year there was a major loss, yes, that would all be my fault, and not the fault of the CEO the board brings in to replace me.
@Justine: The democrats scream about global warming. One day, we are going to wake up and the US coastline will be under water. Your defense is to say they did not scream loud enough?
@jaker: you are repeating a lie: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AitMMkTZev0_qSkLNaozUbnty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100826032858AAL6leN
@Willis: The Health care bill is law. anyone that wants to know the economic impact simply need to read it.
You ask about cap and trade. There is no cap and trade law, so, moot statement.
Then you mention Tax Hikes. Please list the income tax hikes Obama has put into law.
If you are referring to the Bush tax cuts, it is NOT Obama's fault they expire in Dec, that is the law Bush signed.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjKOmCS_sY0Do1kJm9di.0zty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100824094846AAnIirU
@Brian: "Clinton repealed key provisions Glass–Steagall Act..." You and I agree here. In truth, BOTH parties have been dismantling the financial regulations for decades. This is what happens when regulations are removed.
BTW: you have ALL ignored the FACTS that unemployment rose 4% under Bush, and 1.3% (to date) under Obama.
@Obamabot: Yes, I see your numbers, and I agree. but REMEMBER! I SAID "I am no math whiz!" - Paulina.
@justgetitright: I agree, your chart is better than mine, so lets use your numbers:
Bush 4.6 to 7.7, increase of 3.1.
Obama 7.7 to 9.5, increase of 1.8.
ALSO! According to the chart YOU provide, it looks like July 2009 was the peak, and it has been holding steady or going down ever since, which is a far cry better than the previous trend.
SO! The Stimulus WORKED!