I am pleased to say that I survived the silly and mean season of politics, as did all of you. Bon voyage, seemingly never-ending season of politics. You will not be missed, at least not by me. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Economy’ Category
No Go On Status Quo
Wednesday, November 7th, 2012The Presidential Debate
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012I have been silent for some time during this political season. It seems that this is the time that we should be listening very carefully to what our elected (or hope to be elected) leaders are telling us. And so I have.
What a mistake. The more I hear, the more I fear. (more…)
Sixty-Nine Not So Fine
Friday, June 1st, 2012Today’s disappointing news that the economy added only 69,000 jobs in May, does not bode well for President Obama. I have felt for some months now that the election will hinge on a specific issue, jobs, and that the President’s re-election will depend on October’s jobs data which will be released the day before the election. My conviction is stronger than ever that this will be the case.
Unless it is decided sooner. (more…)
Statistical Sleight of Hand
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011Well, the monthly unemployment figures for November were released yesterday and the usual confusion and negativity dominated the reporting. The news was mixed, most pundits said, as the economy added only 120,000 jobs, yet the unemployment rate fell to 8.6%. How could the rate fall by .4% to its lowest level in 2.5 years with so few jobs created, they mused. A riddle to be sure.
To the pundits and so-called experts out there I have one suggestion- take a statistics class. And do a little research. Okay, so that’s two suggestions. (more…)
Job Security is Going, Going…
Saturday, September 3rd, 2011Gone. The way of the Dodo bird, milkman and two Martini lunch.
The traditional concept of job security has ridden off into the sunset like the protagonist in a sappy Western film. Of course this is not news to anyone who has been awake for the last few years. (more…)