atmusky says:

First – the economy since the end of 2008 has been the worst since the Great Depression. So most people living & working today have never had to deal with something like this before.

Second – even in the worst of times most people are employed and many go through the whole thing with no problems at all. If you are one of those lucky people shut up and thank God for what you have.

Third – While it is true that “Anyone” can find a job. It is one of those bull sh** statements used by liars. The truth is this: if every available job in this country were taken tomorrow by an unemployed person there would still be 6-8 million unemployed people. So while it maybe true that anyone can get a job it is an absolute lie that everyone can.

atmusky says:

The Republicans and Democrats respond to recessions the same way. They both increase deficit spending.

The Republicans do it by cutting taxes (mostly to higher income people) and increasing spending (mostly military).

The Democrats do it by cutting taxes (mostly mid income people) and increasing spending (mostly by increasing aid to various support programs and increasing infrastructure spending).

Problem with this recession is the normal stuff was not enough to end it as fast as normal. If you like the Republican or Democratic deficit spending better is a personal preference. The bottom line is the economy isn’t ready for the Government to stop deficit spending yet, which is what this new agreement on taxes and spending is all about.