Bush poses employment question

Forget that I asked

2006/03/20
At the end of his speech in Cleveland today, George W. Bush said he'd be "glad to answer some questions." But when the questions at the lunchtime event dragged on a little long for his liking, Bush blurted out, "Anybody work here in this town?"

Think Progress beat us to the inevitable punch line: Not as many as used to, sir.
( http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/20/bush-cleveland-work/ )

Since Bush became president, the unemployment rate in Cleveland has increased by 29 percent, from 4.5 percent in January 2001 to 5.8 percent in January 2006.

Speech transcript:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...6032000762.html

5.8% is still pretty good really, especially for a blue-collar (? correct me if I'm wrong) place like Cleveland

I quite like Bush's funny comments that he makes

I think the jokes should be left to the comedians. Read through that transcript; every couple of paragraphs is the word (LAUGHTER). It was a press conference on Iraq, Iran and the Middle-Eastern crisis; I'd prefer a world leader who took the issue a bit more seriously.

interesting video from youtube.com olberman vs bush you tube

Anything Bush says is so uplifting after being relentlessly bombarded by Doom & Gloom Democrats in the mainstream media.

BadBob. You're a traitor. Fuck off back to the slimehole you crawled out of.

Bad, your not serious are you. I think the doom and gloom is the reports on the economy, casualties in Iraq and various governmental scandals. The Democrats want to fix problems, bush wants to say terrorism, war on terror, freedom and 9-11 whenever possible, then spy on us in clearly unconstitutional ways.

But more than your general attitute about Bush, the uplifting comment makes my stomach turn, he's the president and can't use complete sentences nor convey coherent thoughts.

Oh! Is THAT the slimehole you crawled out of. I didn't know Dubya took it up the arse from you personally BadBob. Way to go

These statements are ridiculous. With our two party system it needs to be understood that there is really no difference between democrats and republicans. I don't like Bush, but the answer does not lie with another Party which is just as corrupt. Eliminate the parties and free the mind!!! In fact I would rate democrats below republicans. Republicans choose a stupid point, but at least follow what they say. Democrats will say anything that sounds good in a soundbite, but will make deals for any scrap of legislature they can grab.

Doom and gloom.

American Deaths over the Last Three Years Put in Perspective:
• Auto Accidents: 120,000
• Falling Down: 45,000
• Poisoning: 27,000
• Drowning: 12,000
• War in Iraq: 2,300

• Number of Anti-War Protestors in NYC on Sunday: 200

Vietnam, first four years, 1961 to 1965.
KIA: 1,864
WIA: 7,337

Iraq, first three years, 2003 to 2006
KIA: 2,318
WIA: 16,653

Sorry eurovol man, but brokenm's got a point. You have to kind of admire the way the Republican's have gone about blatantly fuckin' everyone and everything in the pursuit of money and power. Best damn profiteers and pirates in history. The Dems look very much in their back pockets. Still, what goes around comes around as they say. Only those who die in old age will escape the eventual justice because this shit can't go on for ever. Reliance on a cardboard cutout of an opposition is just plain foolin' yourselves. You have to wrestle your country back with the people, for the people. I wish you the very best of luck.

yep, Kennedy and Johnson (D) started the Viet Nam War.

What percent of Americans were in Iraq? What percent were in water? How many were in cars? I would surmise from the "accidents" that you chose that it is much riskier to be an American in Iraq, than to drown in a bathtub.

@Badbob
Post #7 although unorthodox for you, it is probably the best response you posted yet. Kudos.

@Brokem (for post 10)
I agree. Dems are not the answer, yet I have to be honest in that I trust the Dems more than the G.O.P.

@dolfan

Not sure what to say to you yet. You did say quote " Cubs suck" so my opinion of you is still uncertain...coherent sentences or not.

Here's the latest Democratic plan for "Real Security"-more symbolism over substance.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20...10209-4097r.htm

Hey, they stole Bush's playbook! Somebody call the cops!

I see Bob's firing on all one cylinders tonight.

Now now boys play fair. Dont be gang tackling BB. I liked post #7 it was funny.

Yeah, OK. Post #7 did show a slight chance of gainin' access to Bob's human side I agree.

But, fuck it. Birmingham Vs. Liverpool in an FA Cup quarter-final for the next 90 minutes. I Need secondary entertainment...

...and tonight, BabBob is it.

Im savin' my beer for morgen. U.S.A. vs Germany. Who you think is going to win that one Badbob?

Since you guys like stats so much...53% of Germans say DFB while 47% pick USA. I think the numbers would be better for USA if the women were playing.

No no no I did not ask for stats. I never did. Who do you think between USA and Germany?

Okay I'll agree I might have been a little over the top on the Dems fixing shit comment, but so fed up with the Reps, that any opposing party looks good (Unfortunately we only have one other chose). Kinda like going to the grocery store really hungry I guess. Deal is until 5 years ago I never considered myself Liberal, I really believe in small gov and fiscal conservatism. Bush screwed the pooch on both counts, throw his mindless babble and a couple thousand dead in the desert and I have made the turn.

@perdido

Coming from a Cards fan, so you shouldn't take any offense, it what we are supposed to do. You in turn are meant to cuss the Cardinals and then we get piss drunk together and really hate on the Astros.

U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!

C'mon BB why have you not answered the question?
Edit: my apologies Badbob. Right on, see we can agree.
Reedit. I do not know dolfan. Well I guess I can accept that. I do hate the Astros though(exept the Nolan Ryan years).

WOW! Is Bob really HUMAN???

I'd say that the Germans have a far, far better chance if they start their women.

Sin my man. Let the man breathe

@dolfan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. college graduates are facing the best job market since 2001, with business, computer, engineering, education and health care grads in highest demand, a report by an employment consulting firm showed on Monday.

"We are approaching full employment and some employers are already dreaming up perks to attract the best talent," said John Challenger, chief executive of Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

In its annual outlook of entry-level jobs, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said strong job growth and falling unemployment makes this spring the hottest job market for America's 1.4 million college graduates since the dot-com collapse in 2001.

The firm pointed to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers which showed employers plan to hire 14.5 percent more new college graduates than a year ago.

The survey also found higher starting salaries this year. Graduates with economic or finance degrees will see the biggest gain with starting salaries up 11 percent to $45,191, while accounting salaries are up 6.2 percent, business management salaries up 3.9 percent and pay for civil engineers 4.3 percent higher.

Bad

I assume that you are trying to give Bush some kudos because people with college degrees are finding jobs as easily as they did while clinton was in the white house?

So basically, this is the best year of the Bush presidency. That isn't really saying a whole lot though.

@ dolfan

just trying to put your fears about the economy to rest.

@badbob-
well acc to your post #31 above i guess i should move back and get a job if that means i can actually find a decent one now!

@mere

Stop reading Nietzsche and you will be happier.

me=happy happy happy

Bob is on a roll tonight.

Perdido you two timer you.

Your just still mad about Fantasy Football Besides Badbob is pulling for the U.S. in the match tommorrow night. Who are you pulling for? Are you a bad American Eurovol?

Fuck no, the game is called fussball and not handball which is what the German team loves to play.