Re: Obama Understands Economics in Spite of Himself

You can tie them together into what I personally think is a  feel good position,
but I think that that is part of what is wrong.  We can actually debate
individual elements on their merits.
 
I see no reason to lay down and die
 
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
Of Lance McLain
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 12:34 PM
To: DADL (off topic)
Subject: Re: [DADL-OT] Obama Understands Economics in Spite of Himself
 
 
On Dec 13, 2010, at 12:01 PM, Karl wrote:



I cannot support the SS cut. 
 
SS is already in the red and they want to reduce the contributions?  Good move.
 
And I am fine with unemployment, but when is enough?  Adding two more years to
aid people on it for two years?  Really?
 
I would support it if it had an expiration or even a phase out (after x weeks
the benefits diminish gradually). Permanent UI means a permanent dependency. 
 
And having been on unemployment, I can tell that it IS a disincentive.  When I
was on UI, I knew I had 26 weeks.  For the first 2 months, I was picky.  After
the 3rd month I was less so.   
 
When the gov't ends the unlimited bailout of the too big to fail banks, then I
will advocate the ending of unlimited UI, but not a day before.
 
regards,
-Lance

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