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Sad for the older people who have to work at McDonald's and Wendy's and Walmart to supplement their Social Security. I see them in the driver-thrus, or in front of stores as greeters. Smiling. But I think most would rather be home with their grandchildren. Others with their savings dwindling,investments losing value, wondering if their money will last for the rest of their lives. Knowing they can't work at Walmart, because they face too many health challenges.
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These are people I see everyday.
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And the young people who have to work minimum wage jobs out of high school. No jobs of real potential to be had around here. Living at home, saving for college that might not ever happen.
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Words don't mean all that much. Recession, Depression call it what you want. America needs jobs. I hope we get some good ideas from our leaders this coming week. The talking heads are promoting Jobs Plans. I know there is no magic wand...but we have to turn back the tide of jobs leaving the country. Build things here again.
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Anything happy to report this Labor Day? Well, yeah. We're making hotdogs, baked beans, salad, apple pie, drinking beer. It's the last official weekend of summer. Things may look bleak out there, but damn it, you can't let it spoil a three day weekend.
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