By Trish Regan
Remember the old Uncle Sam posters fromWorld War I and II?
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(I could have told them they were dreaming). Meanwhile, the unemployment rate shot up to 6.1%. Yet, there are more than 8 million job openings at present in the U.S.! So, what’s going on? Socialist-style policies that may be well- intended... but have negative effects... are creeping into every facet of our society. Earning Money to Stay Home Uncle Joe is paying $300 a week in unemployment benefits for Americans to sit home on the couch. States are paying, in many cases, that same amount or even more. Hey, 600 bucks a week to sit home sure as heck beats washing dishes, does it not? The reality is, people are making logical decisions... It’s human nature. We will do what’s right for ourselves and our families.
One of the most memorable images in American History, it depicts a commanding personification of America... Uncle Sam (initials U.S.)... pointing his finger at you, urging young men to enlist in the war and do their part for their country. These posters were designed to inspire a sense of patriotism and motivation for citizens to support America. Unfortunately, there’s a new poster that could be made today... “Uncle Joe Wants YOU!” ... to sit at home on the couch. Oh, how times have changed... How politics have changed... How our sense of duty and patriotism and work ethic have changed. Or have they ? I actually believe the American work ethic is intrinsic and hard to destroy. That said, Americans are realistic and logical. When Uncle Joe (aka President Biden) makes it quite compelling to sit home on the couch, they will. And, unfortunately, they are... Last month’s unemployment report showed the effects of offering such an attractive incentive to stay home. Just 266,000 jobs were created, as opposed to the 1 million jobs Wall Street economists had been looking for
Oh, how times have changed... How politics have changed...
How our sense of duty and patriotism and work ethic has changed.
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