After becoming interested in politics last summer, I have to admit it has been one wild roller coaster ride! Is it all an act? Do they really believe what they are trying to sell? How can we actually trust these people?
I never realized until last summer that they hold all of our lives in their hands. What a revolting thought, really. We are at the mercy of Congress who have shown time and time again that big business and wall street is their main concern. Not the elderly, not our children, certainly not the unemployed who are now starting to make up a big portion of the population here in the USA.
I hate to single out one party, but hey, they deserve it! The GOP has gone way too far. They seem to forget what this country was built on. If it weren't for the middle class AND poor the big corporations and big banks they cater to would be out of business. Even the elderly, poor and middle class who receive entitlements contribute to the economy. I'm certainly no expert on the subject, but it seems to me if you take those away we will see the economy take a turn for the worse.
Unemployment benefits
One of the biggest misconceptions about unemployment benefits is that people who receive them are somehow living lavish lifestyles beyond your wildest dreams. This couldn't be further from the truth. Most people who receive these benefits get less than half of what they earned while working. The average unemployed person receives $300 or less per week. Most have had to move in with family or friends (if their lucky) and have lost everything.
Another misconception is that unemployment benefits recipients can find a job if they really wanted to. Let me start by saying how absolutely untrue this is...There are currently 3 million jobs available in the USA for more than 15 million unemployed. (15 million does not include the 99ers or underemployed). The jobs that are available today are menial at best. Who can raise a family on UI benefits or minimum wage? NO ONE!
Misconception #3 is that the Bush Era Tax Cuts were necessary to create jobs. These tax cuts for the wealthy have been in place for 10 yrs. If this were true we wouldn't be discussing unemployment right now because we would all be gainfully employed. All these tax cuts have done is make the rich richer and left the US with a deficit.
Fact - People who receive UI benefits put money right back into the economy. In fact they stimulate the economy. For every dollar of UI issued, 1.90 gets put back into the economy...basic math...seems to be lacking in congress.
This is my first post so please bear with me until I get a feel for this new venture! Im still learning how this all works. Thank you for reading my first post!! Critiques are welcome
