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Comment by Nikki on January 31, 2011 at 9:38pm

Another thing they do is say that unemployment went down when the decrease in unemployment is actually because many people quit looking for work, not because there were jobs.  Yes, they definitely cook the numbers so that it doesn't appear to be as bad as it really is.

You've got some good ideas, Mary - glad you're prepared.

Comment by Mary on January 31, 2011 at 9:24pm

I heard back in September? California unemployment was more like 22%. Now I hear it more like 30%. I also read how many states fudge their numbers by counting jobs promised to come in that quarter by companies even if this never happen the jobs are still counted.  Then as we all know many people are never counted as unemployed. Here in South Dakota it's called a right to work state, which just means you can be laid off or fired for no reason and still not able to collect unemployment. So those people are not counted. Very few unions here to protect the people and if you even whisper the word "Union" you will be quickly fired.  Sure we have a supposed very low unemployment rate 4-5% but most jobs are only part time at a very low wage and our cost of living is just as high as California. Food, housing fuel etc. I was blessed. If God haven't been there for me things would be very hard. But I found a abandoned home that still needs a LOT of work, but I bought it for just the price of the land. It's paid off now, no mortgage. Yeah. So I don't have to worry about losing my home. I told my kids when things get very bad as I expect it will. Worst than people can imagine, and there might not be power, or water etc, but at least I have a roof over my head and if they need a place shelter it's here.  I have almost a acre so if anyone needed a place to pitch a tent or a camper they could. I would suggest a camper though as our winters are VERY cold. sometime -55 below is not unheard of. 

Anyway I am seriously considering a wood cook stove to put in the kitchen. Like I said I expect things to get much worst.

I also buy large candles from the thrift shop and have a large stock of them now not to mention the old fashion hurricane lamps. 

The bubble has burst.

Another thing I read was when the government bailed out the banks that in reality it was so bad ALL the major banks except one were on the verge of collapse back in '08. That's why they really gave then all that money. Then with the mess of the mortgage loans being sold and resold who know who really own the loans. Could be china far as anyone knows. 

I know I am going on but everyone need to prepare for the worst. 

Comment by Tara on January 31, 2011 at 12:59am

Unfortunately, these are the signs of the times. I'm so grateful that my family has a roof over our head, employment, food, clothing and a pretty decent life I might add. We don't live the life of Riley but we do OK and that is alright with me. 

I do see much more suffering all around me though. The unemployment issue is still a big problem where I live and there's little hope that it will turn around. Everything pivots off of people having jobs. When many don't have jobs, are on un-enjoyment, working only part-time or are working lower paying jobs, that means people aren't spending money. And many of them don't have enough money to make ends meet, they eventually loose their way of life and sometime their homes. It's really sad but true. 

Comment by Nikki on January 30, 2011 at 9:37pm

Thanks, Mary.  Yet the voters in Calif reelected the same old politicians and failed to pass Prop 19, when will they open their eyes to what is happening all around them?

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Comment by Mary on January 30, 2011 at 8:37pm

 

You Never see this on the news. Gee I sure am glad it is getting better RPFL On what planet?

 

 

Comment by Nikki on January 30, 2011 at 8:22pm

I'm in Cal, Larry.  It's not looking very golden anymore...but many other states are having problems as well.  I would like to get a job a job too...but not much available.