WHY UNEMPLOYMENT IS HIGH

CuteOldGuy's Avatar
How is maximizing profits "greed"? Why else do people go into business? Granted, it is illegal to hire illegal aliens, and work them cheap, but the government won't enforce the law. It's not greedy, it's good business until someone decides to enforce laws.
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I see your point and your right to an extent in my opinion, a goal of business is to turn a profit or there's no point. No one can deny that greed doesn't exist in business whether it's big biz or small biz.
That wasn't quote-worthy and you missed my point completely.

Your right, it is getting tough. Even for the ladies. What I mean by that is the other day I was checking out the backpages in a major city in texas and the ladies their are offering hourly rates for 60-100 roses. The max is topping out at probably 200 roses. A lot of competition. Especially since 08' when things started to spin out of control. Originally Posted by CPT Savajo
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I tend to do that sometimes but I'll try to give a better response. If people don't want to work it's their choice and it's a nice choice to have if they have their money working hard for them, instead of them working hard for their money.
waverunner234's Avatar
I understand the economy is tough, but a large percentage of the unemployed are people who don't really want to work. Makes sense when you can make more money by sitting on your ass. Originally Posted by heidilynnla
I think it is just a very small percentage that doesn't want to work, especially among the 50+ people there are too many people who apply for hundreds of jobs, just to find that age discrimination beets them time after time.
Job fairs where 80 employers show up and 5,000 job seekers, a new department store opening with 150 jobs available and 1200 people show up to apply, it happens every day and everywhere in the country.
I understand the economy is tough, but a large percentage of the unemployed are people who don't really want to work. Makes sense when you can make more money by sitting on your ass. Originally Posted by heidilynnla

a real picture during a typical day at the social security office in austin, tx.

able bodied people trying to claim disabilty coverage under social security...no wonder we are broke..no productivity, no taxes off their payroll and constant outflow
JONBALLS's Avatar
It appears that any "disabilities" amongst that crowd would not pertain to lack of eating.
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a real picture during a typical day at the social security office in austin, tx.

able bodied people trying to claim disabilty coverage under social security...no wonder we are broke..no productivity, no taxes off their payroll and constant outflow Originally Posted by nevergaveitathought
I don't see any gray haired folks. It looks like they have a full house! Shit.
I don't see any gray haired folks. It looks like they have a full house! Shit. Originally Posted by CPT Savajo

maybe there is one ...theres a man with his back to the camera...middle of the picture or thereabouts..sitting down..with a hat on...i detect grey locks i think altho not sure
waverunner234's Avatar
It appears that any "disabilities" amongst that crowd would not pertain to lack of eating. Originally Posted by JONBALLS
That's "poverty" 2011!
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That's "poverty" 2011! Originally Posted by waverunner234
Hear you brother,also CELL PHONES, CABLE/INTERNET and 45" FLAT SCREENS for all!!! Im not sure the average person can even begin to know the extent of the fraud.
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Hear you brother,also CELL PHONES, CABLE/INTERNET and 45" FLAT SCREENS for all!! Originally Posted by JONBALLS
Wow, I wish I was poor if that means 45" flat screen, I only have a 40"
But hey I have 2 computer screens, together they are 42"