Tanstaafl
03-26-2010, 02:01 PM
#11
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2006
Position: 767 FO
Posts: 8,047
I just wanted to say representatives three times in a sentence. Plus point out that the assumed political views of airline pilots is not necessarily the political view of "the pilots union". So if one were to follow the money, your 1st post might be slightly off track.
A long post to essentially the wrong people. I doubt this forum is representative of that segment of the country that believes money just happens and comes FROM the government; that they are ENTITLED to it; and it is the RIGHT thing to do.
The 'moocher class' believes there is a free lunch. The same ones that believe 'buy 3 tires, get one free' and 'a free gift with paid subscription'.
The 'moocher class' believes there is a free lunch. The same ones that believe 'buy 3 tires, get one free' and 'a free gift with paid subscription'.
03-27-2010, 04:02 AM
#12
Retired
Joined APC: Feb 2008
Position: whale wrangler
Posts: 3,527
I wonder what the percentage of the 'moocher class' is in relation to the U.S population?
BTW does anyone know why the U.S worker has a lower amount of vacation time compared to the European worker ?
Ally
BTW does anyone know why the U.S worker has a lower amount of vacation time compared to the European worker ?
Ally
03-27-2010, 05:45 AM
#13
No one's home
Joined APC: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,091
It is a generally accepted stat that about 40% of the country pays NO federal income tax. And in the recent 'healthcare' bill, gov assistance will be available for families making up to (I think) $88,000.
Unemployment continues to hover around 10% and the admin said its first priority was jobs, jobs, jobs however reality seems to indicate other 'priorities'. Currently the 10% unemployment rate equates to almost 5 million and recent Congressional theater extended benefits out to what.. 99 weeks? Almost 2 years. And, the 'unemployed' counts only those who were working or are seeking work. It does not include those who are not actively seeking employment.
And a number of studies have shown in many cases that active seeking trails off after the first few weeks and the active search does not resume until benefits are due to expire.
Unemployment continues to hover around 10% and the admin said its first priority was jobs, jobs, jobs however reality seems to indicate other 'priorities'. Currently the 10% unemployment rate equates to almost 5 million and recent Congressional theater extended benefits out to what.. 99 weeks? Almost 2 years. And, the 'unemployed' counts only those who were working or are seeking work. It does not include those who are not actively seeking employment.
And a number of studies have shown in many cases that active seeking trails off after the first few weeks and the active search does not resume until benefits are due to expire.
