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Munificence

(493 posts)
4. I'm from Ohio Orinally
Thu Sep 24, 2015, 01:21 PM
Sep 2015

and I don't see this as a race issue.

Let's face it, rural areas in Ohio are white. Rural areas in Ohio have been devastated by manufacturing jobs leaving their towns. Unemployment is high in rural areas compared to the major cities (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincy) and this was tied to the unemployment rate in pockets or areas.

That's what happens when we fuzzy math the numbers and say "Unemployment is at 5.1%"...we all know it's a lie because that is for all practical purposes "Full employment", which means folks that don't want to work are not gonna work as there has to be jobs out there for them since we are at "full employment".

Not saying I like it, but that's the way both sides are touting things these days. One is the President and a lot of folks on here saying "Wow this economy is humming and has recovered, look 5.1% unemployment" and the other side that says "Well since we have such low unemployment then we need to cut benefits as there are jobs everywhere".

I despise it all, the lies that is.

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a good example of it being more about race than class JI7 Sep 2015 #1
A perfect example JustAnotherGen Sep 2015 #12
Court Case! Court Case! mpcamb Sep 2015 #43
Correct. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #16
Yep... NoJusticeNoPeace Sep 2015 #27
Counterpoint. LoveIsNow Sep 2015 #52
and far more poor blacks JI7 Sep 2015 #53
Undeniably. LoveIsNow Sep 2015 #55
This is proof positive MynameisBlarney Sep 2015 #2
I'm from Ohio Orinally Munificence Sep 2015 #4
Great... MynameisBlarney Sep 2015 #6
Well you may not see it as a race issue.... blackspade Sep 2015 #8
On the other hand you might be seeing it as a race issue when it isnt because of personal bias. cstanleytech Sep 2015 #24
If Kasich is picking rural whites as worthy recipiants of food... blackspade Sep 2015 #39
For the Munificence Sep 2015 #42
There is no "our" war on coal blackspade Sep 2015 #44
That's a funny as name by the way. Munificence Sep 2015 #45
Not sure what you are trying to say here.... blackspade Sep 2015 #50
The EPA isn't the enemy. That's a right wing lie. yardwork Sep 2015 #48
Lost my father Munificence Sep 2015 #49
The OP strikes down your argument decisively ProgressiveEconomist Sep 2015 #10
"I don't see this as a race issue" ProgressiveEconomist Sep 2015 #11
Welcome to my Forever Ignored list. nt valerief Sep 2015 #19
I explained it perfectly Munificence Sep 2015 #41
WOW! What a racist, hateful, ProgressiveEconomist Sep 2015 #46
All I have to say: Munificence Sep 2015 #47
It is a race issue. Kasich is a racist shit weasel, we all know that. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #15
Yep, and there is a bunch of em in the Democratic Party too. NoJusticeNoPeace Sep 2015 #28
Not like the republicans geek75 Sep 2015 #30
Not as many and most not as in your face, but racism is pretty deeply rooted in NoJusticeNoPeace Sep 2015 #31
Nowhere near as bad amoug democrats geek75 Sep 2015 #32
Agree about the candidates, but I would actually say most white Americans are racist, period. NoJusticeNoPeace Sep 2015 #33
I have always thought that Racism or being a racist Dan Sep 2015 #36
I receive white privilege daily, so do you if you are white. Therefore because of institutional NoJusticeNoPeace Sep 2015 #37
incorrect Dan Sep 2015 #38
How about we go after republicans for a change? geek75 Sep 2015 #54
It's a race issue. If you're out of work, it doesn't matter hedgehog Sep 2015 #51
So you're going to limit the very poor and cause them to almost starve. Yeah, well..back people... BlueJazz Sep 2015 #3
And he wants to do what if he becomes the leader............................. turbinetree Sep 2015 #5
Never would have seen that coming from a wingnut. blackspade Sep 2015 #7
These GOP bastards NEVER stop! n/t vkkv Sep 2015 #9
but don' call him a racist. pansypoo53219 Sep 2015 #13
Never entertain the idea that Kasich is not a weasel. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #14
Kasich is foaming at the mouth, Enthusiast. And that makes him a Rabid RW Weasel... Dont call me Shirley Sep 2015 #20
That's a scary image. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #22
I wish I knew how to edit pics! Dont call me Shirley Sep 2015 #23
Someone needs to see if Kasich hosted a lavish affair at the governor's mansion. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2015 #17
How clearly racist of him. nt valerief Sep 2015 #18
Not all Republicans are racists... gregcrawford Sep 2015 #21
I wish the Pope could take Kasich over his knee. Ilsa Sep 2015 #25
Exactly what you'd expect from this ugly man. It says a lot about those who elected him, also. n/t Judi Lynn Sep 2015 #26
What's awful about republicans geek75 Sep 2015 #29
Post removed Post removed Sep 2015 #34
An absurd idea. If one doesn't have a well-funded food bank in their city, then what? arcane1 Sep 2015 #35
It's racist but also opportunist. Jim Lane Sep 2015 #40
Kasich now on CBS ProgressiveEconomist Sep 2015 #56
Many think he is a moderate. Beware!! riversedge Sep 2015 #57
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