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80,000 jobs slashed in March ‘08
By Baker Jeff | April 8, 2008
In March ‘08 the unemployment rate rose from 4.8 to 5.1 percent. Gas prices are on pace to double since last year. Lenders aren’t lending anymore. Students at private colleges can’t get loans because the banks stopped offering and government loans don’t cover the rising cost of a college education. Car companies like Mercedes, BMW and Lexus are reporting big loses. I don’t want to even talk about the airline industry.
As an entrepreneur it is frustrating for me to see the American dollar going down and so many jobs being outsourced. The American Dream can be described as a belief in the freedom that allows all citizens and residents of the United States of America to achieve their goals in life through hard work. I’m having trouble with that freedom. I’m being restricted, not supported by our government. All the while knowing that the war in Iraq cost each American household more than $100 a month. On top of lower wages, loss of jobs and more expenses.
I support Sen. Barack Obama 100%. I have been a fan of his since he was elected Sen. of Chicago. We can’t keep this pace up. Unfortunately his competitor Sen. John Mccain (A respected war veteran) has said he will continue this path. He will keep fighting the war and ultimately in my opinion lead America in a downward spiral. I know we can’t just turn off or cover up the mess George W. Bush has created. Camp Anaconda - is one of the largest American military bases in Iraq. Balad (In Iraq) operated by the Pentagon is currently the second busiest airport in the world. There are 27,500 landings a month. Troops and more troops. George W. Bush never had any plans of leaving Iraq. We can’t just stop what he has done in Iraq. But like many other Americans I will be counting the days till the November elections. I hope we make a change, not pass the torch.
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