Join the forum, it's quick and easy

Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
Latest topics
» Stillnutty passed away
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptyWed Feb 06, 2019 3:59 pm by Sad American

» UF2 Members Chat Thread: Part 3
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptyThu Mar 02, 2017 1:02 am by DesperateInRI

» UFO 2.1 VIDEO JUKEBOX - Our Chords & Keys To Ascension
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptyWed Mar 01, 2017 8:19 pm by DesperateInRI

» I see this board has been quiet
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptyTue Jun 07, 2016 1:24 pm by Knight1009

» Hello Ya'll. *Theirmommie*
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptyTue Nov 17, 2015 9:42 am by my_lucid_bubble72

» 20 % of Americans Struggle To Buy Food
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptyThu Jul 16, 2015 1:00 pm by pbrad009

» The Make Some One Day Challenge
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptyWed May 27, 2015 12:32 pm by Prof_NSA

» Clues to why they not hiring you
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptySun Apr 05, 2015 5:25 pm by Sandra5yearsunemployed

» New Year Nothing Change
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptyTue Jan 20, 2015 5:48 pm by Prof_NSA

» Passed?!?! H.R. 3979: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptyFri Dec 19, 2014 4:24 pm by charliekerper

» Forbes: America's #1 Problem is Jobs, Not Debt
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptySat Nov 15, 2014 10:50 pm by jmainframe

» Economy just getting worse
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptyMon Oct 06, 2014 12:16 pm by oncemore

» January Jobs Report: U.S. Economy Adds 157,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Up To 7.9 Percent
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptyFri Oct 03, 2014 11:23 am by DesperateInRI

» Hey Guys!!!!
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptyMon Sep 29, 2014 9:17 am by pbrad009

» Up all NIGHT WORRIED!
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? EmptyThu Sep 25, 2014 11:56 pm by pbrad009

Social Networks
March 2024
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
     12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31      

Calendar Calendar


Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

+9
Mcfly
lennon5
cps70
chopthis91
superstevies
gettheminNOVEMBER
MoInSTL
guest
nuttin2lose
13 posters

Page 1 of 2 1, 2  Next

Go down

do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Vote_lcap43%Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Vote_rcap 43% 
[ 12 ]
Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Vote_lcap57%Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Vote_rcap 57% 
[ 16 ]
 
Total Votes : 28
 
 

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by Guest Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:58 am

Do you think the bill will be passed this year? While I hope it will, I have my doubts. Congress takes too long in deciding things and Republicans simply don't want to pass unemployment extensions under any reason. It's turned into a stalemate with neither side gaining ground.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by Guest Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:26 am

At some point, they will have no choice. Sooner or later, the impact of the growing number of 99ers is going to start dragging down every aspect of the American economy. Very Happy

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by nuttin2lose Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:58 am

Sorry I just don t see the positive value in a poll like this. We all know the reality of the long shot it is to pass. To read opinions on why it will not pass will only add to the stress of those barely hanging on. To many it will not really matter if it passes by the end of the year. We need it passed yesterday.

nuttin2lose
Member

Posts : 43
Join date : 2011-02-17

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by Guest Tue Mar 01, 2011 11:07 am

nuttin2lose wrote:Sorry I just don t see the positive value in a poll like this. We all know the reality of the long shot it is to pass. To read opinions on why it will not pass will only add to the stress of those barely hanging on. To many it will not really matter if it passes by the end of the year. We need it passed yesterday.

I agree, nuttin, that we need it passed yesterday. Discussions of why or why not we think it will pass may trigger some ideas on what WE have to do, as a UNITED voice, to ensure its passage.

We will not be left behind again.
Any new ideas on advocacy campaigns are needed. What can we do as a group to get this done? It isn't going to happen if we all sit back and keep those negative thoughts in our heads. Put that behind you and take action!

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by Guest Tue Mar 01, 2011 11:40 am

I'm not saying that it won't be passed. Eventually, it probably will. What I'm saying is that Congress generally doesn't act unless it's forced to act, like what happened back in October 2007 when the Republicans were forced to pass emergency extended unemployment benefits for every American and started it off with Tier 1.

That happened because of the Wall Street crash that was the direct result of the mortgage crisis. Everybody was affected and they needed some way to boost the economy so that it wouldn't crash completely. It was a matter of survival ...

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by guest Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:35 pm

I'm trying to remain hopeful that HR589 will pass. The unemployment situation has not improved enough to make a difference in the lives of many, the instability of the middle east is causing price of gas and other goods like food and clothing to go up. The republicans may not want to pass HR589, but I'm thinking they may not have a choice, and will be forced into it.
guest
guest
Member

Posts : 138
Join date : 2011-02-22
Age : 65
Location : Pennsylvania

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by MoInSTL Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:38 pm

I voted no. I just don't believe the Republicans will approve it. There is so much talk about the budget it will be a very tough sell. I will still continue to lobby for it as I am not going to give up or stop the fight.
MoInSTL
MoInSTL
Member

Posts : 316
Join date : 2011-02-17
Age : 68

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by nuttin2lose Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:00 pm

kemcha wrote:I'm not saying that it won't be passed. Eventually, it probably will. What I'm saying is that Congress generally doesn't act unless it's forced to act, like what happened back in October 2007 when the Republicans were forced to pass emergency extended unemployment benefits for every American and started it off with Tier 1.

That happened because of the Wall Street crash that was the direct result of the mortgage crisis. Everybody was affected and they needed some way to boost the economy so that it wouldn't crash completely. It was a matter of survival ...
Your last paragraph nailed it. It never was and never will be about helping the unemployed. They needed to save themselves, and took us along for the ride.

nuttin2lose
Member

Posts : 43
Join date : 2011-02-17

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by Guest Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:05 pm

... and what everybody here needs to understand is that this is what I've been trying to say. Unemployment extensions just won't pass, or will be facing an uphill battle, unless there is a dire economic crash.

Republicans don't like to look into the mirror until they're forced to.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by gettheminNOVEMBER Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:08 pm

kemcha wrote:I'm not saying that it won't be passed. Eventually, it probably will. What I'm saying is that Congress generally doesn't act unless it's forced to act, like what happened back in October 2007 when the Republicans were forced to pass emergency extended unemployment benefits for every American and started it off with Tier 1.

That happened because of the Wall Street crash that was the direct result of the mortgage crisis. Everybody was affected and they needed some way to boost the economy so that it wouldn't crash completely. It was a matter of survival ...

Don't forget Enron and Madoff. Enron caused the blackouts in Ca to jack prices up to pay for all the money that did not exist. Bush knew all about it too. The economy was a house built on sand. Now we have rebuilt the house on foreign soil. Even the American Girl Doll is made in China. Only the book that comes with it is printed in the USA. Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? 619286

I think we need to face it, nothing will change if we just standby and let them run over us.
gettheminNOVEMBER
gettheminNOVEMBER
Member

Posts : 2626
Join date : 2011-02-21
Age : 49

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by Guest Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:12 pm

YES!
But it won't get done unless we remain positive and keep on working for it!

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? 116808

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by superstevies Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:26 pm

I'm starting to feel like my odds of wining the Mega Millions Lottery are more hopefull than us geettting another Tier added?

Too bad I cannot even afford the $1 for the ticket.
superstevies
superstevies
Member

Posts : 256
Join date : 2011-02-23
Location : Rncho Cucamga, CA

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by gettheminNOVEMBER Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:30 pm

superstevies wrote:I'm starting to feel like my odds of wining the Mega Millions Lottery are more hopefull than us geettting another Tier added?

Too bad I cannot even afford the $1 for the ticket.

I bought one ticket this week, if I win I will share cheers
gettheminNOVEMBER
gettheminNOVEMBER
Member

Posts : 2626
Join date : 2011-02-21
Age : 49

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by chopthis91 Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:58 pm

kemcha wrote:Do you think the bill will be passed this year? While I hope it will, I have my doubts. Congress takes too long in deciding things and Republicans simply don't want to pass unemployment extensions under any reason. It's turned into a stalemate with neither side gaining ground.

Unfortunately the Republicans won't even consider any more aid of any kind for the unemployed in my honest opinion. The Democrats have shown interest in aiding the 99ers in the past but I haven't heard anything from them since December which tells me that they know H.R. 589 is dead in the water. The growing numbers of 99ers doesn't matter to them any longer. Also once EUC and EB runs out at the end of the year I feel it will be highly unlikely that they are extended anymore.
chopthis91
chopthis91
Member

Posts : 226
Join date : 2011-02-20
Age : 72
Location : South Florida

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by Guest Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:04 pm

chopthis91 wrote:
kemcha wrote:Do you think the bill will be passed this year? While I hope it will, I have my doubts. Congress takes too long in deciding things and Republicans simply don't want to pass unemployment extensions under any reason. It's turned into a stalemate with neither side gaining ground.

Unfortunately the Republicans won't even consider any more aid of any kind for the unemployed in my honest opinion. The Democrats have shown interest in aiding the 99ers in the past but I haven't heard anything from them since December which tells me that they know H.R. 589 is dead in the water. The growing numbers of 99ers doesn't matter to them any longer. Also once EUC and EB runs out at the end of the year I feel it will be highly unlikely that they are extended anymore.

The end of the year is only 9 months away now. There are still more jobs being lost than created. The estimated number of unemployed in this country today is over 35 million. What are they going to do with us?

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by Guest Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:25 pm

I think that its going to take time and lots of fighting, but it will pass.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by Guest Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:29 pm

Exactly, Desperate. President Obama should be very worried. For one thing, the Obama Administration is deliberately not reporting the actual figures of unemployment and that is helping the Republicans in this partisan battle in Congress.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by cps70 Tue Mar 01, 2011 4:58 pm

If it were a normal Republican house majority without the Tea-Party being in the mix I would be more hopefull because to the dismay of Dems the Republicans have a far better track record in voting for extending benifts through out history v's dems and like I said with Tea-Party people in there I get the impression they are on a suicide mission 1 term and done ie: cut as much as possible so with that said I don't think it will.Had a better chance if the Dems would of past it when they had the full majority.

cps70
Member

Posts : 55
Join date : 2011-02-22

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by chopthis91 Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:31 pm

Storm clouds are building in the country. More and more citizens are realizing every day that our government doesn't govern by their instincts and conscience but rather by how much money they will get from special interests for the next election and beyond. Politicians don't dare step on their contributors toes but rather move according to corporate needs instead of the needs of the people who elected them and this is why nothing gets done.

Truth be known companies would rather not hire at all or if they do it is only for temp or part time positions to avoid paying benefits. Their only goal is to please the shareholders (higher earnings) and to stuff the pockets of their execs. In the meantime salaries are frozen or raises are insignificant all in the name of "helping the company stay afloat". Yeah...right!!!

Those storm clouds are gathering. People are like any other animal. When their backs are to the wall or they are cornered they will fight back. This is about to happen in this country sooner than later.
chopthis91
chopthis91
Member

Posts : 226
Join date : 2011-02-20
Age : 72
Location : South Florida

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by lennon5 Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:05 pm

After today Senate passing No, this bill is as dead as my income

lennon5
Member

Posts : 20
Join date : 2011-02-20

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by Guest Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:11 pm

I think I said it before, Congress has awaken a sleeping giant and it's going to be very soon when we'll see Americans rising up against the politicians that continue to ignore the plight of the American People.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by lennon5 Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:14 pm

They might just let us die

lennon5
Member

Posts : 20
Join date : 2011-02-20

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by Mcfly Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:17 pm

cps70 wrote:If it were a normal Republican house majority without the Tea-Party being in the mix I would be more hopefull because to the dismay of Dems the Republicans have a far better track record in voting for extending benifts through out history v's dems and like I said with Tea-Party people in there I get the impression they are on a suicide mission 1 term and done ie: cut as much as possible so with that said I don't think it will.Had a better chance if the Dems would of past it when they had the full majority.

Good points cps70!!!! I think its all about compromise. Unfortunately, the Tea Party does not want to do this. Granted, the Dems didn't compromise on health care last year and now the Reps are trying to undo it (so much time wasted on both sides). My point is witchever party has control, it still comes down to "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours".

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? 481655
Mcfly
Mcfly
Member

Posts : 22
Join date : 2011-02-21

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by cps70 Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:26 pm

Mcfly wrote:
cps70 wrote:If it were a normal Republican house majority without the Tea-Party being in the mix I would be more hopefull because to the dismay of Dems the Republicans have a far better track record in voting for extending benifts through out history v's dems and like I said with Tea-Party people in there I get the impression they are on a suicide mission 1 term and done ie: cut as much as possible so with that said I don't think it will.Had a better chance if the Dems would of past it when they had the full majority.

Good points cps70!!!! I think its all about compromise. Unfortunately, the Tea Party does not want to do this. Granted, the Dems didn't compromise on health care last year and now the Reps are trying to undo it (so much time wasted on both sides). My point is witchever party has control, it still comes down to "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours".

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? 481655


Exactly!!! Now not to offend anyone but the Tea-Party good,bad or indifferent will destroy this country not intenetionally but because they are one tracked and truly believe they are doing something good for America when seasoned politicians from both sides are pulling there hair out knowing that there is always posturing but eventually compromise and with the Tea-Party they GOP are stuck its like the Repubs have a majority in the house but in reality they do not.

cps70
Member

Posts : 55
Join date : 2011-02-22

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by 660 Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:06 pm

No. THe conservatives want to bust unions and have the majority of workers making minimum wage. People are desperate will take a job for any amount of wages or hours a week.I have come to believe(hate may fit better) they believe: We got our's F you.

660
Member

Posts : 10
Join date : 2011-03-02

Back to top Go down

Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011? Empty Re: Do you think Congress will pass H.R.589 in 2011?

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Page 1 of 2 1, 2  Next

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum