Unemployment the real story; So called Payroll tax cut – Welfare State Scam/ a McGovern redux?; Federal workforce up, Public Unions-the Democrats small army and Money machine; Communists, Greece, a delusional lazy President, failed stimulus, and Spending- the Sequester farce
Unemployment Drops Amidst Worker Discouragement

Half of Unemployment Rate Decline Due to People Giving Up Job Search, Labor Data Show
(CNSNews.com) – Half of the 0.4 percent decline in the nation’s unemployment rate is due to people giving up hope of finding a job and leaving the labor force altogether in November, government data and CNSNews.com calculations show.
In the month of November, 315,000 people left the labor force altogether, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday. The unemployment rate, reported today, has declined by 0.4 percent – from 9.0 in October to 8.6 percent in November.
However, had those 315,000 people not left the labor force, the unemployment rate would have been 8.8 percent – 0.2 percent higher than the officially-reported 8.6 percent rate for November.
The unemployment rate went down for two reasons: the economy created 120,000 jobs and 315,000 people left the labor force in November. If those who had left the labor force are added back into it and added to the ranks of the unemployed – because they do not have jobs – the small decline in the unemployment rate is cut in half – to 0.2 percent.
Other BLS data show the true jobless nature of the current economy. Despite the 120,000 jobs added in November, the overall population grew by 172,000, meaning that there are not enough jobs being created to keep up with population growth. Those 172,000 people went right into the ranks of those who are not in the labor force at all, a figure which rose to 86.6 million in November, up 487,000 during the month.
Secondly, the number of those who “want a job now,” according to the BLS, rose 192,000 in November, going from 6.4 to 6.55 million people in November.
Unemployment decreases, mostly because people are just giving up
The unemployment line is dwindling, but not for the reason we hoped…
FOX Business estimates the unemployment rate is closer to 18 percent when you factor in adults working part-time because they can’t get full-time jobs and college graduates who are working jobs below their skill levels.Further, FOX Business predicts we’ll be faced with this harsh reality for a while. To get the unemployment rate to 6 percent in the next three years, the country would need to add 13.1 million jobs. Safe to say, at the rate we’re going, it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen.Merry Christmas, everyone!
“The Left lies” — Stephen Green
Trifecta looks at Obama’s decision to pander to the beneficiaries of the nanny state. Is Obama making a big mistake by turning his back on working and middle class Americans? Is this a huge electoral opportunity for the GOP? Find out.
Krauthammer – Obama’s “tax cut” a McGovern redux?
Calling the proposed Obama tax cut a “phony” job creator Krauthammer reminds us that McGovern tried to buy votes the same way by offering everyone $1,000 and was laughed out of town. McGovern lost in a landslide and that is exactly what is going to happen to Obama. The “tax holiday” went down in the senate 51-49 over disagreement in how to pay for it.
America the Lazy? Obama Accuses the US Of Being Lazy
“The man hasn’t had a private sector job in his life” — Allen Barton
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And now for some additional perspective:
Federal Workforce Trend, 2001-2010
Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this chart shows the recent government-spending-fueled increase in federal employment. On net, since January 2008, federal employment has increased by 85,000 – counter to the movements of employment in state and local governments and in the private sector. In aggregate statistics such as the unemployment rate, this increase has obscured harsh private sector job losses.

Related Publications
- Did the Stimulus Create Jobs? Veronique de Rugy | Dec 11, 2009
- Did Stimulus Dollars Hire the Unemployed? Garett Jones, Daniel M. Rothschild | Aug 30, 2011
Federal Spending Without & With Sequester Cuts
Veronique de Rugy | Nov 07, 2011

And now for some more additional perspective:
Need an eye opening moment – here ya go:
Top All-Time Donors, 1989-2012 http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/list.php
Who would have guessed that the American Unions contribute more than ten times more money to Democrats than Republicans? Of course most of this money should have been properly deposited in pension funds, but hey no problem – they know Obama will bail them out. (be sure to take a real special look at the “public unions” like AFSCME, the NEA, the SEIU; and ones like CWA who have very well known Communist ties!)
And one more thing: Some things never change (well, except ACORN’s new names)
ACORN and The Working Families Party: Another Connection Manhattan Conservative on September 25th, 2009
And finally back to the present:
As the leftist/union recall war continues to be waged upon him: Gov. Scott Walker: Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Employees Are Expensive Entitlements “…collective bargaining rights for public employees: they are not rights, they are expensive entitlements.” — Gov. Scott Walker
Obama union bud praises Communist China – says free market dead
Frequent White House visitor and SEIU past president Andy Stern opined in the Wall Street Journal praising communism as an economic model. This is the Team Obama advisory group revealed. Obama is on video saying he wants to make SEIU’s agenda America’s agenda.

And of course there’s the cop hating, reverse racist black nationalist, and avowed communist (former Obama admin official) Van Jones Calls on Occupiers to Block Major Ports. Once again McCarthy was right. This treasonous individual is promoting rebellion, insurrection, fostering the potential for civil war, and is the very definition of a domestic threat!
Now Van Jones may not really like this guy, cause you know he’s really pasty white, but he loves his boss, and of course loves their politics:
Fresh off the wire: VP Biden: The U.S. ‘Stands in Solidarity’ with Greece by Erika Johnsen Townhall.com – This week, the rest of the world’s banks and financial leaders are flocking to bring advice and relief to the debt-soaked eurozone to help them find a way out of their current fiscal mess and prevent widespread financial calamity. Monday morning, Vice President Biden told Greek political leaders that the United States government is “standing with you in solidarity” as Greece negotiates a second, massivebailout package from other eurozone countries and the International Monetary Fund.

Do we really ‘stand in solidarity’ with a country that’s been run into the ground by self-declared socialists, refuses to adequately reform its profligate spending habits, and has tipped the entire eurozone into financial disaster? Greece has repeatedly refused to take the tough but necessary medicine, entrenched in their socialist ways by an entitled citizenry; even if we want to prevent the eurozone from failing, we should not be ‘standing in solidarity’ with them especially if it means gifting them even one penny. How ’bout no:
Biden, who traveled from Turkey, met with President Karolos Papoulias before starting talks with new Prime Minister Lucas Papademos and leaders of the main parties backing the country’s new coalition government.
“It is overwhelmingly in the interest of the United States that Greece work its way through this financial crisis and that it remain a strong and vital part of the European Union,” Biden said before beginning talks with Papademos.
Last week, the United States joined a coordinated effort by global central banks to provide relief to banks in the eurozone. …
“We are standing with you in solidarity as you meet some very difficult requirements from the IMF and European Union in this very difficult times,” Biden said.
“Difficult requirements”? I suppose Biden would see a sustainable, balanced national budget plan as a difficult requirement, since his boss’s administration seems to be modeling our own government after the Greek plan with alarming rapidity.
Newt for President; Leadership Now. Surging and about time!
“America is at a crucial crossroads. It is not going to be enough to merely replace Barack Obama next year. We are in critical need of the innovative, forward-looking strategy and positive leadership that Gingrich has shown he is capable of providing.
“He did so with the Contract with America. He did it in bringing in the first Republican House in 40 years and by forging balanced budgets and even a surplus despite the political challenge of dealing with a Democratic President. A lot of candidates say they’re going to improve Washington. Newt Gingrich has actually done that, and in this race he offers the best shot of doing it again.”
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Veterans (The Most Noble of American Patriots) Day 2011: A Tale of Two Marches
Alexander’s Essay – November 10, 2011
The Most Noble of American Patriots
Veterans Day 2011: A Tale of Two Marches
“War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks nothing worth a war, is worse. A man who has nothing which he cares more about than he does about his personal safety is a miserable creature who has no chance at being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.” –John Stuart Mill

Across our nation, there is a sharp division between two groups of Americans marching to very different drummers.
I am not referring to the current politics of disparity promoting class warfare between the 35 percent of statists (dependents who label themselves “99 Percenters“), and the other 65 percent who are hard-working and self-reliant American citizens. The former are busy fomenting socialist protests in urban centers across our nation while the latter are busy working and caring for their families and communities.
Rather, the division I note is made plain by the vivid contrast in character between two groups — those on the frontlines in defense of Liberty versus those who seek to subvert it.
On the right side of Liberty, we have American Patriots in uniform who, since the dawn of our great nation, have put their lives, fortunes and sacred honor on the line “to Support and Defend” the Liberty enshrined in our Constitution.
On the wrong side of history, we have Leftist cadres loyal to Barack Hussein Obama, who seek to supplant republican Liberty and its principle expression of free enterprise with socialist democracy. Although the so-called “99 Percenters” are marching to Obama’s beat, their protests are trivial compared to the endemic threat to Liberty posed by the rest of the Leftist hegemony in control of our central government.

Could the contrast be any starker?
The threat of Obama’s minions notwithstanding, I am greatly encouraged, especially on Veterans Day, by the fact that American Liberty is defended, first and foremost, by the current generation of Patriots within our Armed Services, and the plurality of citizens who support them. It is fitting that we would reverently honor those whom, for generations, have sought to defend Liberty.
Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, when on 11 November 1921, the remains of an unknown World War I American soldier were buried in Arlington National Cemetery, in recognition of WWI veterans and the official cessation of WWI hostilities “at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month” of 1918. President Warren Harding requested that “All … citizens … indulge in a period of silent thanks to God for these … valorous lives, and of supplication for His Divine mercy … on our beloved country.” Inscribed on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are the words, “Here lies in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.”
In 1954, Congress was determined to additionally recognize the sacrifice of veterans before and since WWI, and those of future generations, and thereby proposed to recognize 11 November as Veterans Day. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, former Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in WWII, signed legislation establishing Veterans Day.
Insight into the sacrifice of our veterans and their families can be gained by noting that, since the American Revolution, tens of millions of Americans have served our nation with honor, and almost 1.2 million have died in defense of it. Another 1.4 million have been wounded, many gravely. The numbers, of course, offer no reckoning of the inestimable value of these Patriots’ lives or the anguish borne by their families, but we do know that their sacrifices defended a most precious gift — the gift of Liberty that we cherish to this day.

On previous Veterans Days, I have had the privilege of writing about great American Patriots who have profoundly influenced my life, including Roger Helle (USMC) and Roger Ingvalson (USAF). I have also profiled outstanding members of the current generation of uniformed Patriots such as Lee Miller (USA).
I am a humble descendant of generations of Patriots. My father, and his father before him, were Naval Aviators in WWII and WWI respectively. Our family lineage records veterans back to the American Revolution.
These men have heeded the call to serve others before self, and have sacrificed accordingly. And now, my eldest son has received his acceptance letter from the United States Naval Academy and is awaiting Air Force notification.
This personal backdrop, which has stewarded my full appreciation for veterans and the day we set aside to honor them, is a driving force behind The Patriot Post‘s mission of service to our nation and the military personnel who defend her.
Our mission is the antithesis of that pursued by the current commander in chief, as Obama demonstrated this week when his administration announced his rejection of a request to place a small prayer-adorned plaque adjacent to the World War II Memorial in Washington. This was not just any prayer, I might add, but President Franklin Roosevelt’s D-Day call to prayer on 6 June 1944, as 57,000 American and 75,000 British and Canadian troops made their way into bloody battle to establish five beachheads on the coast of Normandy.

Roosevelt proclaimed, “Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity. … Lead us to the saving of our country, and with our sister Nations into a world unity that will spell a sure peace — a peace invulnerable to the schemings of unworthy men. And a peace that will let all of men live in freedom, reaping the just rewards of their honest toil. Thy will be done, Almighty God. Amen.” (We invite you to read or listen to the full text of FDR’s prayer.)
The Department of Interior ruled that posting Roosevelt’s prayer would undermine the purpose of the memorial. According to DoI’s Bureau of Land Management Director, Robert Abbey, “Altering the memorial in this way … will necessarily dilute this elegant memorial’s central message and its ability to clearly convey that message to move, educate, and inspire its many visitors.” Abbey said the plaque would “intrude” on the memorial.
Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH), who sponsored legislation to approve the plaque, said, “It is unconscionable that the Obama administration would stand in the way of honoring our nation’s distinguished World War II veterans. President Roosevelt’s prayer gave solace, comfort and strength to our nation and our brave warriors as we fought against tyranny and oppression.”
Unfortunately, Obama and his administration have a sordid history of intentional omission when it comes to the notion that Liberty is “endowed by our Creator,” and not some potentate or government. This is the fundamental basis for our Constitution’s Rule of Law as opposed to the rule of men.

This revelation came in the same week that Obama chastised Congress for reaffirming the 1956 Act of Congress that made “In God We Trust” our national motto, while he was busy issuing an official statement “to Muslims worldwide” celebrating Hajj and Eid al-Adha. (Perhaps Obama should consult a veteran member of Congress, one willing to speak the truth about Islamo-fascism.)
Of course, you must recall that Obama was inculcated with the teachings of Jeremiah Wright, the disciple of hate who officiated at Obama’s wedding and baptized his children. “‘God Bless America’? No, no, no, g-d d— America!” Wright raged in one of his frequent anti-American rants. “G-d d— America for treating our citizens as less than human! G-d d— America!”
At no time in generations has the contrast between those who support Liberty, and those who want to tear it down, been so striking.
Despite this contrast, America stands proud and free because our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coastguardsmen have stood bravely in harm’s way — now and for generations. For their steadfast devotion to duty, honor and country, we, the American People, offer our humble gratitude and heartfelt thanks.
On this Veterans Day, and every day of the year, may God bless our men and women in uniform, those who have served before them, and their families. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:12-14)

As a final note, I received an email this morning similar to many we receive daily during our support campaigns. This message was from an aging and disabled Veteran: “Mr. Alexander, Just a note of thanks for all that your Patriot team does to promote Liberty. It does my heart good to know that there are those among the generations that follow mine, who are steadfast in their devotion to Liberty, and to sustaining it for the generations to come. Though I do what I can to promote The Patriot Post, please forgive my small donation. I would like to do more, but I am an old beat up Marine GySgt, and can barely make ends meet now. Semper Fi!” (Gunny, on this date, anniversary of the establishment of the Continental Marines in 1775, a special word of thanks to you, all our Naval Infantry brethren — Semper Fi indeed!)
Patriots, please, if you are active duty or reserve military, a student, or a citizen with limited income, allow us to provide The Patriot Post as a service to you.
Semper Vigilo, Fortis, Paratus et Fidelis!
Libertas aut Mortis!

Mark Alexander
Publisher, The Patriot Post
Obama’s Jobs Bill Threatens/Overrides/Ends State Sovereignty – Wake Up Governors!!; Obama Setting Trap for Republicans; ‘Class Warfare Has Never Created a Job’; AP Fact Checks Obama, Are the Rich Really Taxed Less – NO!
“No pecuniary consideration is more urgent, than the regular redemption and discharge of the public debt: on none can delay be more injurious, or an economy of time more valuable.” –George Washington, Message to the House of Representatives, 1793
Obama Invokes George Washington in Debt Speech: He ‘Grappled’ With Taxes, Too. Um, Mr Obama, you have been an abject failure, and Washington would agree. Read the quote above and then please don’t ever disrespect George Washington again with your empty rhetoric!
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What You’re Not Hearing About the New Jobs Bill: It Overrides State’s Rights
“a waiver of sovereign immunity”
Obama’s Jobs Bill Ends State Sovereignty – Wake Up Governors!!

Section 376 of Obama’s tax and spend “jobs” bill ends state sovereignty, turns our Republic into a dictatorship and destroys the foundation upon which our country was built. The fundamental transformation of America is almost complete.Read the bill. (Emphasis added)
“SEC. 376. FEDERAL AND STATE IMMUNITY.
(a) Abrogation of State Immunity- A State shall not be immune under the 11th Amendment to the Constitution from a suit brought in a Federal court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this Act.
(b) Waiver of State Immunity-
(1) IN GENERAL-
(A) WAIVER- A State’s receipt or use of Federal financial assistance for any program or activity of a State shall constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity, under the 11th Amendment to the Constitution or otherwise, to a suit brought by an employee or applicant for employment of that program or activity under this Act for a remedy authorized under Section 375(c) of this Act.
(B) DEFINITION- In this paragraph, the term `program or activity’ has the meaning given the term in section 606 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-4a).”
Here is the link to 42 USC 2000d-4a which defines “program or activity”:
“For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “program or activity” and the term “program” mean all of the operations of—
(1)
(A) a department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of a State or of a local government; or(B) the entity of such State or local government that distributes such assistance and each such department or agency (and each other State or local government entity) to which the assistance is extended, in the case of assistance to a State or local government;”
Also…
“any part of which is extended Federal financial assistance.”
The above is stated as an extension of the actual citation of the general section itself.
More from Section 376 (emphasis added):
“(2) EFFECTIVE DATE- With respect to a particular program or activity, paragraph (1) applies to conduct occurring on or after the day, after the date of enactment of this Act, on which a State first receives or uses Federal financial assistance for that program or activity.”
Wake up Governors!! Wake up America!! Tell Congress about Section 376 and why they must not pass this bill.
Obama’s tax and spend “jobs” bill is a stealth move to end state sovereignty and transform what made our nation the greatest country the world has ever known. If Obama’s bill passes, kiss freedom goodbye and say hello to tyranny.
Perhaps someone needs a refresher:
Schoen: Obama Setting Trap for Republicans
Tuesday, 20 Sep 2011 08:55 AM By David A. Patten
Democratic pollster and Fox News commentator Doug Schoen tells Newsmax that the tax-and-deficit plan President Barack Obama unveiled on Monday is intended to set a political trap for Republicans, rather than offering a viable legislative proposal to improve the economy.
“Obama is now just as concerned with politics as he is with substance,” Schoen says. “This is as much about the election next year as it is about balancing the budget and creating jobs this year.
“Class warfare and tax increases are all about setting up the Republicans for political attacks, not bipartisan cooperation — as the rhetoric in today’s speech made clear,” Schoen says…
Congressman Explains Why ‘Class Warfare Has Never Created a Job’
Business owner and Republican congressman John Fleming appeared on MSNBC Monday to explain why raising his own personal income tax — a measure encouraged by President Obama — would prove detrimental to his businesses and prevent him from continuing to create jobs.
Fleming, who warned his MSNBC host that “class warfare has never created a job,” clarified that while he might be better off financially than most, only a small fraction of his $6.3 million in earnings is left over after covering expenses and reinvesting in his businesses.
Fleming, who owns several Subway and UPS franchises, stated that additional taxes on net earnings would amount to “money taken out of capital for reinvestment for creating more jobs. … So the more you tap that down, the less jobs that are gonna be created.”
He Explains here: Being successful in business is a virtue, not a vice…
AP Fact Checks Obama: Are the Rich Really Taxed Less Than Secretaries?
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 7:16am by Billy Hallowell
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama makes it sound like there are millionaires all over America paying taxes at lower rates than their secretaries.
“Middle-class families shouldn’t pay higher taxes than millionaires and billionaires,” Obama said Monday. “That’s pretty straightforward. It’s hard to argue against that.”
The data tells a different story. On average, the wealthiest people in America pay a lot more taxes than the middle class or the poor, according to private and government data. They pay at a higher rate, and as a group, they contribute a much larger share of the overall taxes collected by the federal government…
With the president pushing the ‘Buffett Rule’ in his new $1.5 trillion deficit-reduction plan, new IRS data show millionaires are already paying taxes at a much higher rate than middle-class families.
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