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ProSense

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32. Wait

Sun Dec 29, 2013, 09:16 PM

Dec 2013

"No, and I do not wish to see unemployment benefits become that, which is why they must remain temporary. "

...how would unemployment benefits become an "automatic taxpayer funded entitlement" that sustains "middle class" status even if it is repeatedly extended?

I mean, there is nothing about unemployment benefits that screams "middle class."

"The purpose behind unemployment insurance is to provide a cushion between jobs. It is not intended for long term assistance. I am not opposed to long term assistance, but it should be provided as part of a different program, with fixed benefits. "

Why? It seems you're equating unemployment with an "automatic taxpayer funded entitlement" because you're against it for some reason, but then you turn around and propose "long term assistance" via some mysterious program. Who would pay for this? What would the benefits be? How long is "long term"?

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Falling off the unemployment insurance cliff [View all] ProSense Dec 2013 OP

Kick! n/t ProSense Dec 2013 #1

Many of those that will lose benefits sre supporting families. panader0 Dec 2013 #2

That's an Excellent point! One of my best friends is a union electrician and is supporting 3 kids adirondacker Dec 2013 #6

Okay, how long should these benefits be extended for....? Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #3

? ProSense Dec 2013 #4

Answers... Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #5

Why do you ProSense Dec 2013 #7

Perhaps I was not clear. Your questions in bold. Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #8

Is the ProSense Dec 2013 #10

Answers (Your questions in bold) Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #12

You ProSense Dec 2013 #14

How many different times and ways do I need to explain this? Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #15

"If you cannot find a job within a set period of time, this benefit should end. " ProSense Dec 2013 #16

No clue on any of that... Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #19

Also, if someone ProSense Dec 2013 #17

Yes, if they cannot find work they will become poor... Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #18

What ProSense Dec 2013 #22

You will have to puzzle this out for youself now. nt Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #23

Can't explain? It's your point. n/t ProSense Dec 2013 #24

I did Pro, and my words are not cryptic. I believe you are playing a game... Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #25

No ProSense Dec 2013 #26

The THREAD is discussing unemployment... Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #27

First ProSense Dec 2013 #28

Answers (you in bold) Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #29

Wait ProSense Dec 2013 #32

Simple... Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #33

This doesn't ProSense Jan 2014 #34

Thanks PS! Cha Dec 2013 #9

There needs to be a Job Reserve Board gulliver Dec 2013 #11

That's actually freaking brilliant... Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #20

compassion is sooo yesterday. spanone Dec 2013 #13

k&r ! nt steve2470 Dec 2013 #21

If congress doesn't act perhaps President Obama can do something with an executive order DCBob Dec 2013 #30

k&r! sheshe2 Dec 2013 #31