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The GOP's 'Uncertainty' Talking Point, Debunked
WASHINGTON -- With the economy in a slump for nearly four years, corporate executives and conservative politicians have repeatedly invoked "uncertainty" as a major barrier to American job-creation. The "uncertainty" jab is a go-to talking point for any congressional Republican looking to tag President Barack Obama as a tax-raising, regulation-obsessed foe of American businesses.
But according to banking data compiled by economic research firm Moebs Services, the uncertainty plaguing the American economy has nothing to do with government regulations or taxes on millionaires. It's an uncertainty driven squarely by consumers and small-businesses who are worried about their short-term financial prospects. And it's been going on since well before Obama took up residence in the White House.
Since the end of 2007, bank customers have pulled over $900 billion out of certificates of deposits at major U.S. banks, parking their money in checking accounts and money market deposit accounts. Banks pay customers interest to park their money in CDs, but pay out next-to-nothing for money market accounts, and still less -- usually nothing -- for checking accounts.
We keep hearing from the GOP, from right wing talking heads and from right wing posters that the reason businesses aren't hiring is because of taxes and regulations.
Nope...
The GOP's 'Uncertainty' Talking Point, Debunked
WASHINGTON -- With the economy in a slump for nearly four years, corporate executives and conservative politicians have repeatedly invoked "uncertainty" as a major barrier to American job-creation. The "uncertainty" jab is a go-to talking point for any congressional Republican looking to tag President Barack Obama as a tax-raising, regulation-obsessed foe of American businesses.
But according to banking data compiled by economic research firm Moebs Services, the uncertainty plaguing the American economy has nothing to do with government regulations or taxes on millionaires. It's an uncertainty driven squarely by consumers and small-businesses who are worried about their short-term financial prospects. And it's been going on since well before Obama took up residence in the White House.
Since the end of 2007, bank customers have pulled over $900 billion out of certificates of deposits at major U.S. banks, parking their money in checking accounts and money market deposit accounts. Banks pay customers interest to park their money in CDs, but pay out next-to-nothing for money market accounts, and still less -- usually nothing -- for checking accounts.
The reason people aren't hiring is because consumers aren't buying.
We keep hearing from the GOP, from right wing talking heads and from right wing posters that the reason businesses aren't hiring is because of taxes and regulations.
Nope...
The GOP's 'Uncertainty' Talking Point, Debunked
WASHINGTON -- With the economy in a slump for nearly four years, corporate executives and conservative politicians have repeatedly invoked "uncertainty" as a major barrier to American job-creation. The "uncertainty" jab is a go-to talking point for any congressional Republican looking to tag President Barack Obama as a tax-raising, regulation-obsessed foe of American businesses.
But according to banking data compiled by economic research firm Moebs Services, the uncertainty plaguing the American economy has nothing to do with government regulations or taxes on millionaires. It's an uncertainty driven squarely by consumers and small-businesses who are worried about their short-term financial prospects. And it's been going on since well before Obama took up residence in the White House.
Since the end of 2007, bank customers have pulled over $900 billion out of certificates of deposits at major U.S. banks, parking their money in checking accounts and money market deposit accounts. Banks pay customers interest to park their money in CDs, but pay out next-to-nothing for money market accounts, and still less -- usually nothing -- for checking accounts.
The reason people aren't hiring is because consumers aren't buying.
We keep hearing from the GOP, from right wing talking heads and from right wing posters that the reason businesses aren't hiring is because of taxes and regulations.
Nope...
The GOP's 'Uncertainty' Talking Point, Debunked
WASHINGTON -- With the economy in a slump for nearly four years, corporate executives and conservative politicians have repeatedly invoked "uncertainty" as a major barrier to American job-creation. The "uncertainty" jab is a go-to talking point for any congressional Republican looking to tag President Barack Obama as a tax-raising, regulation-obsessed foe of American businesses.
But according to banking data compiled by economic research firm Moebs Services, the uncertainty plaguing the American economy has nothing to do with government regulations or taxes on millionaires. It's an uncertainty driven squarely by consumers and small-businesses who are worried about their short-term financial prospects. And it's been going on since well before Obama took up residence in the White House.
Since the end of 2007, bank customers have pulled over $900 billion out of certificates of deposits at major U.S. banks, parking their money in checking accounts and money market deposit accounts. Banks pay customers interest to park their money in CDs, but pay out next-to-nothing for money market accounts, and still less -- usually nothing -- for checking accounts.
The reason people aren't hiring is because consumers aren't buying.
As the White House and Republicans battle over regulations, a new poll finds that small-business owners rank “complying with government regulations” as the most important problem that they face.
Indeed, 41 percent of small business owners said that government was somehow related to the biggest problem facing their companies, says a Monday Gallup poll.
More small-business owners view the costs of complying with government regulations as a bigger problem than any other issue at 22 percent. Meanwhile, 9 percent viewed poor leadership, the government or the president as being the biggest problem facing small businesses, while 5 percent cited new healthcare regulations.
Other top challenges for small-business owners are weak consumer confidence (15 percent), a lack of consumer demand (12 percent) and a lack of credit availability (10 percent), the Gallup poll found.
HUFFPO.
'nuff said.
Actually the report comes from Moebs. Huffpo just reported on it.
Funny, I wouldn't have pegged you among the intellectually lazy, attacking the source and not the FACTS contained therein.
Willow Tree, yes, but not you...
HUFFPO.
'nuff said.
Actually the report comes from Moebs. Huffpo just reported on it.
Funny, I wouldn't have pegged you among the intellectually lazy, attacking the source and not the FACTS contained therein.
Willow Tree, yes, but not you...
We keep hearing from the GOP, from right wing talking heads and from right wing posters that the reason businesses aren't hiring is because of taxes and regulations.
Nope...
The GOP's 'Uncertainty' Talking Point, Debunked
WASHINGTON -- With the economy in a slump for nearly four years, corporate executives and conservative politicians have repeatedly invoked "uncertainty" as a major barrier to American job-creation. The "uncertainty" jab is a go-to talking point for any congressional Republican looking to tag President Barack Obama as a tax-raising, regulation-obsessed foe of American businesses.
But according to banking data compiled by economic research firm Moebs Services, the uncertainty plaguing the American economy has nothing to do with government regulations or taxes on millionaires. It's an uncertainty driven squarely by consumers and small-businesses who are worried about their short-term financial prospects. And it's been going on since well before Obama took up residence in the White House.
Since the end of 2007, bank customers have pulled over $900 billion out of certificates of deposits at major U.S. banks, parking their money in checking accounts and money market deposit accounts. Banks pay customers interest to park their money in CDs, but pay out next-to-nothing for money market accounts, and still less -- usually nothing -- for checking accounts.
The reason people aren't hiring is because consumers aren't buying.
We keep hearing from the GOP, from right wing talking heads and from right wing posters that the reason businesses aren't hiring is because of taxes and regulations.
Nope...
The GOP's 'Uncertainty' Talking Point, Debunked
WASHINGTON -- With the economy in a slump for nearly four years, corporate executives and conservative politicians have repeatedly invoked "uncertainty" as a major barrier to American job-creation. The "uncertainty" jab is a go-to talking point for any congressional Republican looking to tag President Barack Obama as a tax-raising, regulation-obsessed foe of American businesses.
But according to banking data compiled by economic research firm Moebs Services, the uncertainty plaguing the American economy has nothing to do with government regulations or taxes on millionaires. It's an uncertainty driven squarely by consumers and small-businesses who are worried about their short-term financial prospects. And it's been going on since well before Obama took up residence in the White House.
Since the end of 2007, bank customers have pulled over $900 billion out of certificates of deposits at major U.S. banks, parking their money in checking accounts and money market deposit accounts. Banks pay customers interest to park their money in CDs, but pay out next-to-nothing for money market accounts, and still less -- usually nothing -- for checking accounts.
The reason people aren't hiring is because consumers aren't buying.
LOL WHAT A CROCK....................
ITS UNCERTAINTY NOT REGULATION EVEN THOUGH WE ARE UNCERTAIN HOW FUTURE REGULATION WILL EFFECT BOTTOM LINES.
Obumble care leading the way.
We keep hearing from the GOP, from right wing talking heads and from right wing posters that the reason businesses aren't hiring is because of taxes and regulations.
Nope...
The GOP's 'Uncertainty' Talking Point, Debunked
WASHINGTON -- With the economy in a slump for nearly four years, corporate executives and conservative politicians have repeatedly invoked "uncertainty" as a major barrier to American job-creation. The "uncertainty" jab is a go-to talking point for any congressional Republican looking to tag President Barack Obama as a tax-raising, regulation-obsessed foe of American businesses.
But according to banking data compiled by economic research firm Moebs Services, the uncertainty plaguing the American economy has nothing to do with government regulations or taxes on millionaires. It's an uncertainty driven squarely by consumers and small-businesses who are worried about their short-term financial prospects. And it's been going on since well before Obama took up residence in the White House.
Since the end of 2007, bank customers have pulled over $900 billion out of certificates of deposits at major U.S. banks, parking their money in checking accounts and money market deposit accounts. Banks pay customers interest to park their money in CDs, but pay out next-to-nothing for money market accounts, and still less -- usually nothing -- for checking accounts.
The reason people aren't hiring is because consumers aren't buying.
you are correct....anyone with half a brain knows regulations help business and American business are the lowest taxed of all industrial nations. if you need a 100 people to make a 100 widgets then that is what an employer is going to have regardless of what the tax or regulationis is or is not...
There is a balance that must be obtained.We keep hearing from the GOP, from right wing talking heads and from right wing posters that the reason businesses aren't hiring is because of taxes and regulations.
Nope...
The reason people aren't hiring is because consumers aren't buying.
LOL WHAT A CROCK....................
ITS UNCERTAINTY NOT REGULATION EVEN THOUGH WE ARE UNCERTAIN HOW FUTURE REGULATION WILL EFFECT BOTTOM LINES.
Obumble care leading the way.
This is another bullshit talking point. Over the long term regulations add to the market value of the industry they are regulating. Why? Because it "forces" innovation and upgrades, something that private industry puts off for as long as possible. And, they essentially fall so far behind, that getting up to speed becomes extremely costly. A good regulatory schedule keeps that from happening.
Here are the result for biggest obstacles to growth for mid-market companies, according to the 527 Deloitte surveyed:
Why Aren't More Mid-Market Companies Hiring?
Why companies arent hiring more workers
Why Aren't More Companies Hiring? Here Are 8 Reasons
Why Businesses Arent Hiring, And Why The Government Cant Do Anything About It
Why aren't the biggest U.S. companies hiring?
(it's not because of regulations and taxes...)
