(ONLY) The Rich Get Richer!

Productivity has risen steadily over the past three decades, while overall wages have barely changed. However, the nation’s wealthiest have seen their income ALMOST DOUBLE.

Initial jobless claims UP

Labor Department reported initial claims for jobless benefits rose to 428,000 last week. As MSNBC.com says, "the increase could raise concerns that layoffs are rising." Ya think??

Bernanke is CLUELESS

Said he is 'surprised' consumers are being so cautious. Hmm... why would we be so cautious with such encouraging signs in the economy ; like no new jobs, price jumps in gas and food, and a spastic financial and equity market?? He's freakin' CLUELESS because he lives in a DIFFERENT WORLD where you never go broke, lose your house or can't pay your bills!!

LOL Google AdSense on this blog

One of the ads that popped up midblog was for Goldline Investing- "Trusted and used by Glenn Beck" (with photo of him with his sheep-eating smirky grin). LOL! Rich guys who have lots of money to invest and the rightwing morons who pander to them are *so* the antithesis of my postings!!

Not Necessarily...(yeah right)

ZERO job growth in August; econ pundits mouthing manure like "it's disappointing but will not necessarily lead to double dip recession". OH, COME ON, you idiots! Read the writing on the job wall!!