Vents: Random Acts of Venting!

[The Troll]

This is not mine, but I thought I would pass it on....despite democrat or republican.......this is a problem we, Americans face.

Financial Statement of the United States of America:

    *U.S. Tax revenue:     $2,170,000,000,000
    *Federal budget:         $3,820,000,000,000
    *New debt:                 $1,650,000,000,000
    *National debt:          $16,571,000,000,000

    *Recent budget cuts:       $38,500,000,000

Now lets remove the 8 zero's and pretend it it a family household budget:

        *Family income:                                $21,700
        *Money the family spent:                $38,200
        *New debt on the credit card:          $16,500
      *Outstanding debt on credit cards:          $165,710
         *Total budget cuts so far:                     $385

Just one way of putting things in perspective....
             

     
   

     
   

     
   

         
          

     
   

     
   

     
   

     

  If I was as rich as you are, I'd probably worry about this as much as you do.     This debt is been around here since George W. Bush left office and probably will be here a little longer, as long as the Dumb Party (Republican) keep saying no.   

[Palehorse]

Monday? Oh hell. . .

[Henry Hawk]

In my opinion, the fact that the POTUS wants to raise our min wage to $9.00 per hour is an indicator that he does NOT understand economics and is a danger to our Nation.  Just how ignorant must ONE be to think that this move would somehow create jobs or improve our economy.

[Exterminator]

In my opinion, the fact that the POTUS wants to raise our min wage to $9.00 per hour is an indicator that he does NOT understand economics...

LMAO!  Yeah, the Harvard educated POTUS surrounded by advisors with decades of experience doesn't understand economics but some guy who can't correctly conjugate simple verbs does.  Aren't you the delusional one...   

[Palehorse]

In my opinion, the fact that the POTUS wants to raise our min wage to $9.00 per hour is an indicator that he does NOT understand economics and is a danger to our Nation.  Just how ignorant must ONE be to think that this move would somehow create jobs or improve our economy.

9 bucks an hour is what a LOT of the jobs out there today are offering for full time work. And they require a college education in order to qualify for them! (GTI - Anderson's "newest" employer in the automotive industry, pays their hourly employees 10 bucks an hour and it costs them 92 bucks a week for their healthcare insurance. So their gross take home pay comes to $7.70/hr BEFORE taxes).

That equates to $16,016/yr. Can you afford to feed, clothe, house, and care for a family of three at such a salary, AND pay student loans? I doubt it. . . At least not without some form of assistance.

So 9 bucks an hour still puts those earning minimum wages below the poverty level. Do you really think that's wrong? Something needs to be done about the fact that wages in this nation have plummeted over 30% in the last 10 years, and raising the minimum wage rate will help put pressure on those corporations taking advantage of the rampant unemployment to lower hourly rates and increase educational requirements.

[Palehorse]

  Description First Call Staffing in Anderson, Indiana is hiring for several production positions in the Alexandria area.  All positions are 12 hour shifts, require that you be able to work any shift, accept same day positions and be able to work weekends as required.  All positions start out at $8.00 and hour and above.  Each position does require a clean drug screen.  If you fit these qualifications and can start work ASAP please contact our office during application times for further information.

First Call Staffing
1620 S. Scatterfield Rd.
Anderson, IN 46016
Tuesday-Friday
9am-10am or 1pm-3pm.
Or apply on line at:
www.firstcallinc.com
RequirementsMUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG SCREEN
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS
MUST HAVE TRANSPORTATION
MUST BE ABLE TO ACCEPT SAME DAY POSITIONS
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT

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Description First Call Staffing is now hiring for a new client of ours that is an automotive production facility in Muncie, Indiana.  We need lots of good, hardworking, dedicated workers.  First Call Staffing offers a great range of benefits while working through us, and then the position does have a chance to turn into a temp-to-hire position with our client.  While working through First Call you can qualify for Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, and are able to sign up for insurance. $9.00/hr

Positions are all in the production field, doing assembly, quality control, production, etc.

Apply at First Call Staffing
3413 N. Briarwood Ln
Muncie, IN

Monday thru Friday 8a-10a or 1p-3p

Bring 2 pieces of ID to apply

765-216-6990

or apply online www.firstcallinc.com   
Requirements

       
    Must be able to pass a drug screen
    Must be able to start work immediately
    Positions require that you provide stable work history with references
    Must be able to pass serveral written and mechanical test
    Availablility for any shift
    Willing to work overtime on short notice
    Must be able to be at work as scheduled..attendance is extremely important.
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  Description

                FIRST CALL STAFFING IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PRODUCTION OPENINGS IN RUSHVILLE FOR 1ST AND 2ND SHIFT  POSITIONS. TERRIFIC OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE BY $1.00 PER HOUR IN YOUR FIRST 90 DAYS WITH PERFECT ATTENDANCE.  BONUSES ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE DURING YOUR 1ST 90 DAYS.  APPLICATION HOURS ARE MONDAY THROUGH  THURSDAYS FROM 8AM TO 10AM AND FROM 1PM TO 2:30PM.  INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD BRING 2 FORMS OF ID, EITHER A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR STATE ID, WITH EITHER A SOCIAL SECURITY CARD OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE TO APPLY. FIRST CALL'S OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 1907 N. MAIN STREET IN RUSHVILLE. $7.00-$7.25/hr

Requirements1.  ABLE TO STAND DURING YOUR SHIFT
2.  ABLE TO LIFT UP TO 30LBS
3.  ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY
4.  DESIRE FOR A FULL TIME POSITION
5.  ABILITY TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN
6.  ABLE TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK
7.  ABLE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
8.  ABLE TO WORK 1ST OR 2ND SHIFT

These are the kinds of jobs out there for those who do not have a college education.

[me]

9 bucks an hour is what a LOT of the jobs out there today are offering for full time work. And they require a college education in order to qualify for them! (GTI - Anderson's "newest" employer in the automotive industry, pays their hourly employees 10 bucks an hour and it costs them 92 bucks a week for their healthcare insurance. So their gross take home pay comes to $7.70/hr BEFORE taxes).

That equates to $16,016/yr. Can you afford to feed, clothe, house, and care for a family of three at such a salary, AND pay student loans? I doubt it. . . At least not without some form of assistance.

So 9 bucks an hour still puts those earning minimum wages below the poverty level. Do you really think that's wrong? Something needs to be done about the fact that wages in this nation have plummeted over 30% in the last 10 years, and raising the minimum wage rate will help put pressure on those corporations taking advantage of the rampant unemployment to lower hourly rates and increase educational requirements.

All raising the minimum wage does is cause prices to rise which leaves a person in the same position they were in in the first place.  It also cuts the number of full time positions and puts a damper on hiring teens. 

On a side note do you happen to remember who held the majority in congress for 8 of the last 10yrs and still has control over part?   

[Exterminator]

On a side note do you happen to remember who held the majority in congress for 8 of the last 10yrs and still has control over part?

No, who?  (WARNING!  You're about to show your ignorance...again...)

[Locutus]

No, who?  (WARNING!  You're about to show your ignorance...again...)

[me]

http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/history/one_item_and_teasers/partydiv.htm

109th Congress (2005-2007)

Majority Party: Republican (55 seats)

Minority Party:  Democrat (44 seats)

Other Parties: Independent (1 seat)

Total Seats: 100

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110th Congress (2007-2009)

Majority Party: Democrat (49 seats)

Minority Party:  Republican (49 seats)

Other Parties: 1Independent; 1 Independent Democrat

Total Seats: 100

Note:Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut was reelected in 2006 as an independent candidate, and became an Independent Democrat. Senator Bernard Sanders of Vermont was elected as an Independent.

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111th Congress (2009-2011)
Majority Party: Democrat (57 seats)
Minority Party:  Republican (41 seats)
Other Parties: 1 Independent; 1 Independent Democrat
Total Seats: 100
Note: Senator Arlen Specter was reelected in 2004 as a  Republican, and became a Democrat on April 30, 2009. Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut was reelected in 2006 as an independent candidate, and became an Independent Democrat. Senator Bernard Sanders of Vermont was elected in 2006 as an Independent.

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112th Congress (2011-2013)
Majority Party: Democrat (51 seats)
Minority Party:  Republican (47 seats)
Other Parties: 1 Independent; 1 Independent Democrat
Total Seats: 100

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113th Congress (2013-2015)
Majority Party: Democrat (53 seats)
Minority Party:  Republican (45 seats)
Other Parties: 2 Independents
Total Seats: 100

[Henry Hawk]

9 bucks an hour is what a LOT of the jobs out there today are offering for full time work. And they require a college education in order to qualify for them! (GTI - Anderson's "newest" employer in the automotive industry, pays their hourly employees 10 bucks an hour and it costs them 92 bucks a week for their healthcare insurance. So their gross take home pay comes to $7.70/hr BEFORE taxes).

That equates to $16,016/yr. Can you afford to feed, clothe, house, and care for a family of three at such a salary, AND pay student loans? I doubt it. . . At least not without some form of assistance.

So 9 bucks an hour still puts those earning minimum wages below the poverty level. Do you really think that's wrong? Something needs to be done about the fact that wages in this nation have plummeted over 30% in the last 10 years, and raising the minimum wage rate will help put pressure on those corporations taking advantage of the rampant unemployment to lower hourly rates and increase educational requirements.

Please tell me HOW, that raising the min wage is going to create jobs or help our economy?

[Exterminator]

http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/history/one_item_and_teasers/partydiv.htm

That's only the Senate, you idiot, and the last I checked, most of 2013 and all of 2014 and 2015 are not part of the "past" 10 years.

[me]

That's only the Senate, you idiot, and the last I checked, most of 2013 and all of 2014 and 2015 are not part of the "past" 10 years.

I didn't say it was smart ass.  Dems held the complete majority from 2007 until 2011 and only one house now.  Republicans held the majority in both houses from 2003 till 2005 so out of the past 10yrs the dems have had a majority in both houses for 4, 2007 thru 2011, and the majority of one house for 8, 2007 thru 2013.  Of course if you want to get real nit picky I suppose you could say only 7 since it is early in 2013 still. 

[Exterminator]

On a side note do you happen to remember who held the majority in congress for 8 of the last 10yrs and still has control over part?

Here is your initial statement and what you are implying is wrong.  I can draw you a picture in crayon if that'll help.

[me]

Here is your initial statement and what you are implying is wrong.  I can draw you a picture in crayon if that'll help.

Go for it big boy.