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Question: If it was an election year, and you knew that the only way for your presidential candidate to win was if unemployment were to skyrocket, would you secretly hope for unemployment to rise?
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« on: October 05, 2012, 01:36:35 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2012, 01:41:55 PM »
Ok, real talk. I understand that the economic crisis and subsequent rise in the UE greatly helped Obama in 2008, but I can honestly say that the prospects of the recession still scared the crap out of me. I was never happy to see the job losses during the election because it affected all of us, regardless of who we were supporting.

I'm sure there were some Romney supporters who were secretly hoping for a double dip this year, but I'm sure the vast majority didn't want to see that happen(if that is what you were insinuating).
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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2012, 01:44:43 PM »
how many threads do we need on the unemployment report?
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« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2012, 01:46:43 PM »
« Edited: October 05, 2012, 01:48:31 PM by Senator Scott »
Quote from: cope1989 on October 05, 2012, 01:41:55 PM
Ok, real talk. I understand that the economic crisis and subsequent rise in the UE greatly helped Obama in 2008, but I can honestly say that the prospects of the recession still scared the crap out of me. I was never happy to see the job losses during the election because it affected all of us, regardless of who we were supporting.

I'm sure there were some Romney supporters who were secretly hoping for a double dip this year, but I'm sure the vast majority didn't want to see that happen(if that is what you were insinuating).

Nah, I'm not trying to insinuate or bring about any type of narrative.  It's just another 'hack test.'

As someone who has college among other things to worry about, I can honestly say no, I would not.  I didn't really understand the magnitude of the recession four years ago, but I definitely wouldn't have wished for anyone to lose their job or have to change their retirement plans due to the declining state of the economy.
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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2012, 02:32:20 PM »
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« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2012, 02:55:48 PM »
No, I'm not Politico.
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« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2012, 03:54:11 PM »
Its just that I have no Faith in Obama improving the unemployment rate now or in the next 4 years. 

I have no feelings about an increase or a decrease in the unemployment rate.  The only thing I see is that Obama's Big social programs are hurting employment and hiring. 

The mood is that I expect the unemployment rate to stay flat at around 8% for the next 3 years, until businesses get a better idea how these new regulations will effect their hiring budgets. 

I want Romney to win because I think he will improve the climate for businesses to succeed and grow, which leads to hiring. 

I see Obama as far more interested in helping the "worker" secure "worker's rights and benefits" such as health care and a good salary.  But these social programs help workers already with jobs.  They don't really spur companies to want to hire more workers to increase their business expenses. 

If unemployment drops within 4 weeks of the election, I would say to Obama "its about time, but too little, too late"  I think businesses are only hiring now because some see and hope for signifcant changes after the election.  Some businesses even hope for a Romney victory and see "rays of sunshine" coming soon when Romney wins. 

In conclusion, I think that Obama is incapable and uncaring of the national unemployment rate.  He's more concerned about Benefits, which might even help you if you don't have a job. 
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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2012, 03:58:54 PM »
If Romney is basing his whole election manifesto and chances of success on unemployment rates, then he has a bit of a problem. It's about time he told American what he can do, not what Obama can't do.
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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2012, 04:04:04 PM »
Quote from: Democrat on October 05, 2012, 03:58:54 PM
If Romney is basing his whole election manifesto and chances of success on unemployment rates, then he has a bit of a problem. It's about time he told American what he can do, not what Obama can't do.
Whats with all the new Democrats coming on the forums?
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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2012, 04:08:44 PM »
Knowing that the federal reserve's plan is to pump 40$ billion of worthless phantom money into the economy every month until unemployment goes down...no.
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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2012, 05:43:55 PM »
Quote from: 5280 on October 05, 2012, 04:04:04 PM
Whats with all the new Democrats coming on the forums?
Maybe because everyone is voting for Obama?
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2012, 05:50:23 PM »
Of course not.
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« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2012, 06:00:14 PM »
Quote from: Democrat on October 05, 2012, 05:43:55 PM
Quote from: 5280 on October 05, 2012, 04:04:04 PM
Whats with all the new Democrats coming on the forums?
Maybe because everyone is voting for Obama?
Your statement carries no merit.
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« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2012, 06:17:47 PM »
Yes, because I'd believe that my candidate would lower unemployment.
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« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2012, 07:16:25 PM »
Its really sad that people actually responded "Yes" to this question.
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« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2012, 07:18:46 PM »
Anyone saying yes is genuine HP....
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« Reply #16 on: October 05, 2012, 07:24:52 PM »
I want unemployment to increase even if it hurts my candidate's chances of winning.
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« Reply #17 on: October 05, 2012, 11:40:38 PM »
No, of course not.  And I echo the others that say
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« Reply #18 on: October 06, 2012, 05:28:52 AM »
I voted Unsure because there are examples of bad governments which only win reelection becuase the unemployment rate decreased the month before the election (some regional elections in Spain) but it was obvious it'd increase again non-stop with the same people in power.
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« Reply #19 on: October 06, 2012, 06:56:59 AM »
No (normal)

The fact that the R vote is 50/50 is pretty disgusting.
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« Reply #20 on: October 06, 2012, 09:48:02 AM »
Of course not (R)

I don't care who the President is, if the economy is growing and jobs are being created, that's a good thing.
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« Reply #21 on: October 06, 2012, 02:44:04 PM »
If the premise is that my candidate would win or have a very good chance of winning if unemployment went up, given the kind of candidates I support, the establishment of a strong US third party could be worth unemployment going up.
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« Reply #22 on: October 07, 2012, 11:58:11 AM »
Quote from: 5280 on October 05, 2012, 06:00:14 PM
Your statement carries no merit.
The polls suggest differently.
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« Reply #23 on: October 08, 2012, 09:21:12 PM »

is that a Bill Parcells quote in your sig?
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« Reply #24 on: October 08, 2012, 10:01:47 PM »
No because I'm not an immature and horrible human being.
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