Jarhead
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- Jan 11, 2010
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These are just musings..but lately there's been alot of frenzied activity from recruiters. And I just went to the office party of my old job and while talking to some of the guys there, many people who were looking for a year or more are getting snapped up.
What's going on?
Well aside from the economy getting better, the Bush tax cuts are set to expire. And there's not much evidence they did anything to help. Employers are sitting on tons and tons of liquidity and playing "shell games" to keep making money..without adding to the overall economy. Given the present anger in the public at large, I have a feeling that to quell some of this..there will be a hiring boom.
Who knows...
I don't think you'll see a "Hiring boom" till after the 2012 elections and that would depend greatly on the outcome.
Do you know something that I dont know about the power of the president??? The only way I see any president influencing the economy in a good way is by representing populist opinion that is based in sound economic theory. Aside from the power to veto and the command of the military the president is not intended to have all that much actual power. He is totally dependent on the congress.
I just want to see your thoughts behind your statement, if you have any. I am also interested to know what candidate you think would best fill the role that you have in mind. Ron Paul is the only one I see with any real plan that is within his power and is totally doable even with the 'do nothing' congress. Returning all the troops home from any country that requests it would be one hell of a start. Thats 200-300 thousand people with good middle class jobs moving into every neighborhood in the country. The border will be secured, which will cause the value of labor to rise. Plundering of the treasury and destruction of the dollar will be halted through the power of the veto. A competing currency will be introduced, although that must go through congress so there is little hope presently. Inflation will continue for years however as the market finds equilibrium from the 97% erosion of dollar values. Most important is the reductions in spending. Consider the 1 trillion in cuts a start. 1 trillion is kinda a magic number, its just enough to start seriously addressing the debt. Overnight confidence the dollar will begin surge. So this is going to effect the market hard and fast in three very good ways. Purchasing power of the general public is going to rise, regulations that prevent competition and expansion of economy will be reduced, and lower taxes.
I agree with what you say as it pertains to the constitutional power of the President.
But what is not part of the constitution, but a need for a president is the ability to lead congress. Help them work forward for the country. Look at Bill Clinton..in particualr, his second term...he was a leader. Congress responded to him.
Right now, we have a man that has jumped on the partisan bandwagon....he is not trying to lead. He is part of the divide.
At least, that is how I see it and why many on the right are saying anyone but Obama.