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2. In some places it will hit hard

Sat May 2, 2026, 11:12 PM

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but I have to say, 17000 won't make much of an impact nationwide. The labor force is 170 million give or take. 17000 is 1/100 of one percent.

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Well, the unemployment rate is going to jump thru the roof? [View all] imanamerican63 Saturday OP

This did not occur on Biden's watch UpInArms Saturday #1

In some places it will hit hard dsc Saturday #2

It's the ripple effect Dave says Saturday #3

The answer is yes, it will jump through the roof blue-wave Yesterday #4

Thanks Obama! fujiyamasan Yesterday #5

More from all those tech layoffs BlueWaveNeverEnd Yesterday #6