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| Workers are returning to their jobs despite fears of spread. |
For the month of June, there were 4.8 million jobs added. That means for the 335.2 million Americans in the 50 states, the five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, there's a handful of jobs spread across the country. I am guessing that folks are returning back to work despite the COVID-19 pandemic claiming over 150,000 lives.
The Labor Department said in its report, released on Thursday because of the Fourth of July holiday, that employers added 4.8 million jobs in June — the biggest increase on record. Economists surveyed by Refinitiv expected the report, to show that unemployment dropped to 12.3 percent and that employers added 3 million jobs.
May's figure was revised up by 130,000 for the addition of 2.7 million jobs last month. Still, the nation's jobless rate is up 7.6 percentage points compared to the start of the year, when it sat at a half-century low. There are 12 million more out-of-work Americans than compared to February.
Over the course of the past month, every state has started to navigate reopening their economies. But the unemployment level, which is still at the highest level in decades, is expected to remain elevated as social distancing guidelines remain in place, particularly as states fight a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
Its release comes at the same time as the Labor Department's weekly data on unemployment claims, which showed that another 1.43 million Americans filed for jobless aid last week, indicating that layoffs are continuing to mount. Continuing claims, or the number of Americans who have received aid for more than two weeks, actually increased by 59,000 to 19l.3 million.
There are over 5.2 million Americans affected by the COVID-19.
The unemployment rate drops to 11.1%. What most are considering a W-curve.
So right now, there's got to be 40 million Americans out of work. Still a monumental amount of jobs lost due to the coronavirus.
I returned to work at my job and I am being told that I must wear a facial mask. If I catch COVID-19, they will not pay for time off work and mandate to the state unemployment that I am no longer active if I refuse to return to work. That means the state could pull my unemployment.
The nation has recovered roughly 1/3 of the 22 million jobs lost to the pandemic recession. Although the real numbers are high, the lowering of the unemployment numbers is "good news" for Donald J. Trump and his embattled presidency.
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| The spread continues because folks ain't following safety instructions. |
Despite all that we just want to let you know that jobs are still being lost.
Republicans have signalled they're not willing to help replenish the CARES Act. In their pea-brained minds, Americans are getting lazier because they're getting additional assistance with their state unemployment benefits.
Yes, we made more motherfucking money with unemployment but the risk of returning to work with no proper safety measures and going on "blind faith" is practically dangerous and downright immoral.
With that being said, I am going to say that Trump has a 51% chance of winning.
He still is very unpopular and his legacy will be marred in controversy.
Click the map to create your own at Face masks are now political. Dr. Anthony Fucci is warning Americans that not wearing protection and not taking the coronavirus seriously could spark a second wave. Trump vows to keep the country open despite the likelihood there's a second wave.
Now many facilities are dealing with the fallout of the coronavirus. They are setting up face guards, they reducing facility capacities, cutting hours and making mandatory distancing at businesses.
The class of 2020 lost their opportunity to walk down the aisle with their friends. They lost their opportunity to have a moment in history. Thanks to the coronavirus, for the foreseeable future, Americans will no longer have large graduation ceremonies.
The global economy is struggling. Some believe that the stock market's improvements show that the economy isn't in free fall. Trust me, if you're not aware, the economy is nosediving fast.
We have civil unrest in the country. The police killing of George Floyd has become a catalyst of racial unrest in the nation. Americans are demanding that Trump and Congress pass police reform.
Trump has called himself the "law and order" president. He demanded governors to stop protesters from vandalizing, looting, attacking cops and counter-protesters. He also is going to issue an executive order to make it a mandatory 10-years for destroying a historical statue.
Trump is facing a pandemic, economic crisis, civil unrest and political chaos.
JCPenney is closing nearly 200 locations. The department store chain has filed for Chapter 11 and has ordered the closing of locations that could impact regions already struggling for jobs.
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| Civil unrest continues in the country. |
Golden Corral is also struggling as well. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, the "all you can eat" buffets are no longer in session. That including the Ryan's Steakhouse and bd's Mongolian Grill have seen their foot and establishment traffic down. They're on the bubble right now.
Pier One has authorized Chapter 7 liquidation. The company has announced its closing all of the 400 locations in the United States. By mid-August all locations will no longer be operational.
AMC Theatres has announced that despite some governors opening up movie theaters and drive-ins, the company can't maintain a successful year. They are warning that they may file for bankruptcy.
The Gap is warning that they're going to have another bankruptcy.
With movies and television shows ceasing operations and pushing back movie dates, the entertainment industry is out of work.
Grey's Anatomy, The Flash, Rick and Morty, The Neighborhood, Law & Order, NCIS, FBI, The Rookie, Superstore, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Young Sheldon, The Conners and many of American and Canadian scripted shows are pushed back to Winter. Due to the uncertainty of the coronavirus, many in the entertainment industry are out of jobs.
Many shows are going to silently cancel due to the coronavirus. Even popular shows are at risk of being cancelled due to the coronavirus.
Things that make you go hmmm....!
1. Donald J. Trump becomes the third U.S. President to be impeached while in office. He escapes being removed from office by the U.S. Senate. The Senate rejects witnesses and evidence. They quickly acquitted Trump. The trial offered extensive evidence. Republicans weren't convinced by the evidence and voted to acquit him. This acquittal assures Trump will ask for help from foreign entities yet again. There are allegations that Trump either deliberately ignored the daily presidential briefing about the Russian government handing out money to the Taliban in exchange for the deaths of American soldiers. Trump is still trying to get the federation president Vladimir Putin into the G7 Summit. Putin has gain a victory this week when voters approved extending his term limits past the usual six years. He could be president for life. Trump has denied knowing Russia placing bounties on American troops and called it fake news. He also has face scrutiny over tweeting a video in which a supporter chanted "white power" at protesters. He will celebrate the Independence Day weekend in South Dakota at Mt. Rushmore despite fears fireworks could spark a wildfire and the coronavirus could spread.
2. Joe Biden is the presumptive Democratic nominee. He has clinched the needed amount of delegates to become the nominee. He is has 86% of Democratic support. The former vice president has slowly started campaigning and is wearing a face mask to troll Trump. He is counting on Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and disgruntled Republicans to help motivate voters. The accuser who claims Biden sexually assaulted her in the U.S. Capitol has lost her lawyer and could be in serious trouble in California. That woman is "old news." Now the search is tightening for his running mate. Biden is vetting six women who could emerge as a running mate. Four of the potential picks are women of color. The Trump campaign's "You Ain't Black" failed due to the George Floyd protests. Now, Trump is calling Biden, "senile" and "corrupt." His son Donald Trump, Jr. is still trying with the "Creepy Joe" persona. The "Sleepy Joe" persona isn't really motivating voters to go against a person that is pretty much squeaky clean. The Trump campaign and some leftists are trying the cognitive decline conspiracy theory as their only hope to keep Biden from winning. Note: they are not doctors.
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| Chuck E Cheese Pizza Theatres may go out of business if things don't turn around.. |
4. Brick and mortar stores are shuttering in suburbia. J. Crew and Neiman Marcus have filed for bankruptcy. Papyrus, Modell's Sporting Goods and Art Van Furniture are going out of business and plan on liquidating their businesses. JCPenney, Macy's, Forever 21, Hallmark, Jo Ann Fabrics, Kmart and Sears are on death kneel. Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger are closing stores. Walmart and Kroger are no longer operating stores on a 24-hour format. The Waffle House, a longtime restaurant establishment that never closes has over 549 locations in the country still closed due to the coronavirus. The coronavirus has changed the dynamic of operations in superstores. They are closing stores at 8:30pm, midnight and 1am to eliminate workers.
5. No one is seeing the results of the Job and Tax Cuts Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. The Trump Tax Cuts and CARES Act hasn't really improved Americans lives. Congress is still trying to pass more legislation that helps those in the luxury and hospitality industry. Casinos, luxury cruise lines, airlines, hotels and sporting events were the most affected by the coronavirus.
6. Folks affected by COVID-19 are not working. Those who have worked a full-time job or multiple jobs are now forced off because of state order shutdowns. Some have worked one or more jobs to stay afloat. Conservatives have claimed that Americans who use the safety net are lazy. They now see the impact of Americans being laid off from their jobs (at no fault of their own). They still are trying to make the argument that folks who are now getting these checks are going to demand more. A measly $1,200 isn't going to help Americans spend. It's going to help them one time with bills and rent. They don't realize that many Americans are working more than 40 hours and are often staying longer hours or working a second job to pay rent, mortgage or vehicle expenses. Insurance rates are up due to Trump rolling back regulations, eliminating the insurance mandate of the Affordable Care Act, and private insurance companies aren't paying for natural disasters and human based disasters.
7. Trump and his administration are doing subliminal cuts to food stamps, housing credits and disaster relief. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration in their attempts to cut the safety net from immigrants who have American born children and working class families who are struggling to find food in area affected by food deserts, blight and natural disasters.
8. The Supreme Court has protected Roe v. Wade, LGBTQ rights and allowed states to give aid to religious institutions. The Court major decisions also bunted Trump's executive orders and his presidential authority. Trump's attempts to deport immigrants who were brought to the country as children is halted for now. He lost the right to stop an executive order his predecessor Obama issued. The executive order can last up to five years.
9. The U.S. Senate is trying to pass a bipartisan anti-lynching bill. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) is considering legislation that would eliminate Columbus Day. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) the lone Black Republican in the senate is trying to pass his version of police reform. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) are working on their version. The House of Representatives have already passed their version of police reform. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has signalled he's not going to take up the matter. He also has no interest in the legislation that would grant the District of Columbia statehood as the Douglass Commonwealth. There are Republican senators who are holding up legislation. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). He, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) are opposing the legislation because of some incompetent grandstanding. Paul survived the coronavirus possibly exposed his staff and senators to the disease. He has opposed most legislation to help unemployed Americans with financial assistance.
10. Trump has called for sanctions on China. He accused China and the World Health Organization of lying to the world about the impact of the coronavirus. China has warned the U.S. that they will walk away from the trade deal and ban American imports. China is siding with Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran hasn't forgotten the airstrike that killed General Qasem Soleimani. They are petitioning the United Nations to launch a criminal indictment against Trump, Mike Pence, Mike Pompeo and Mark Esper. There is tension between North Korea and South Korea. The North has cut formal negotiations with the South and Trump. The secretive country has been grooming Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong to lead if he does step down.
11. Republicans pulled out of Charlotte for their the national convention. Now they're going to host it in Jacksonville, Florida. The largest city in the state is experiencing the highest amount of infections by far. Gov. Ron DeSantis, the controversial governor of the state has vowed to have a packed event despite the infections topping over 60%. The Democrats are going to host a limited national convention. That means there's going to be a virtual convention and Joe Biden in Milwaukee to accept the nomination as well as his potential running mate. The state of Wisconsin seen a 50% increase in coronavirus infections,
12. Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the European Union has temporarily banned Americans from entry. The 27 nations are in unison of banning Americans from entry because of the country's failure to handle the infection increase.
Nonetheless, some will conclude that Trump's economy is great. We keep hearing the same old tired talking points about tax cuts, raising taxes on the rich and fixing roads and bridges. The same old shit but from a different face.
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| American entertainer Jennifer Anniston does a social media post telling people to wear the damn mask. |
Food prices, energy prices, rent, city services and college education have risen. With folks not working, the fears of being thrown on the street are live and direct. Folks are struggling to make ends meet as well as landlords, mortgage brokers and those who need the money to repair facilities.
| Rank | Rank (50 states) | State federal district or territory | Unemployment rate (seasonally adjusted) | Monthly change (%) (  =drop in unemployment) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  Nevada | 28.2% |  21.9 |
| 2 | 2 |  Michigan | 22.7% | 18.6 |
| 3 | 3 |  Hawaii | 22.3% | 19.7 |
| — | — |  American Samoa[5] | 18.0% | — |
| 4 | 4 |  Rhode Island | 17% | 12.4 |
| 5 | 5 |  Indiana | 16.9% | 13.7 |
| 6 | 6 |  Ohio | 16.8% | 11.3 |
| 7 | 7 |  Illinois | 16.4% | 11.8 |
| 8 | 8 |  New Hampshire | 16.3% | 13.7 |
| 9 | 9 |  Vermont | 15.6% | 12.4 |
| 10 | 10 |  California | 15.5% | 10.2 |
| 11 | 11 |  Kentucky | 15.4% | 9.6 |
| 11 | 11 |  Mississippi | 15.4% | 10.1 |
| 11 | 11 |  Washington | 15.4% | 10.3 |
| 14 | 14 |  New Jersey | 15.3% | 11.5 |
| 15 | 15 |  West Virginia | 15.2% | 9.1 |
| 16 | 16 |  Massachusetts | 15.1% | 12.2 |
| 16 | 16 |  Pennsylvania | 15.1% | 9.1 |
| 18 | 18 |  Tennessee | 14.7% | 11.2 |
| 19 | 19 |  Louisiana | 14.5% | 7.6 |
| 19 | 19 |  New York | 14.5% | 10 |
| 21 | 21 |  Delaware | 14.3% | 9.2 |
| 22 | 22 |  Oregon | 14.2% | 10.9 |
| 23 | 23 |  Wisconsin | 14.1% | 10.7 |
| 24 | 24 |  Oklahoma | 13.7% | 10.6 |
| 25 | 25 |  Alabama | 12.9% | 9.4 |
| 25 | 25 |  Alaska | 12.9% | 7.3 |
| 25 | 25 |  Florida | 12.9% | 8.6 |
| 28 | 28 |  Texas | 12.8% | 8.1 |
| 29 | 29 |  Arizona | 12.6% | 7.1 |
| 30 | 30 |  North Carolina | 12.2% | 7.8 |
| 31 | 31 |  South Carolina | 12.1% | 9.5 |
| 32 | 32 |  Georgia | 11.9% | 7.7 |
| 33 | 33 |  Idaho | 11.5% | 8.9 |
| 34 | 34 |  Colorado | 11.3% | 6.8 |
| 34 | 34 |  Montana | 11.3% | 7.8 |
| 34 | 34 |  New Mexico | 11.3% | 5.4 |
| 37 | 37 |  Kansas | 11.2% | 8.1 |
| — | — |  Northern Mariana Islands[5] | 11.2% | — |
| 38 | — |  District of Columbia | 11.1% | 5.1 |
| 39 | 38 |  Maine | 10.6% | 7.4 |
| 39 | 38 |  Virginia | 10.6% | 7.3 |
| 41 | 40 |  Arkansas | 10.2% | 5.4 |
| 41 | 40 |  Iowa | 10.2% | 6.5 |
| 41 | 40 |  South Dakota | 10.2% | 6.9 |
| 44 | 43 |  Maryland | 9.9% | 6.6 |
| 45 | 44 |  Missouri | 9.7% | 5.2 |
| 45 | 44 |  Utah | 9.7% | 6.1 |
| 47 | 46 |  Wyoming | 9.2% | 5.5 |
| 48 | — |  Puerto Rico[6] | 8.8% | 0.1 |
| 49 | 47 |  North Dakota | 8.5% | 6.3 |
| 50 | 48 |  Nebraska | 8.3% | 4.1 |
| 51 | 49 |  Minnesota | 8.1% | 5 |
| 52 | 50 |  Connecticut | 7.9% | 4.2 |
| 53 | — |  Virgin Islands[7] | 5.2% | 0.1 |
| 54 | — |  Guam[8] | 3.6% | 1.0 |
1. DEAD
2. BORN
3. IN PRISON
4. IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
5. IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
6. IN HIGH SCHOOL
7. IN COLLEGE NOT LOOKING
8. VOLUNTEER
9. DISABLED
10. STAY AT HOME PARENT
11. RETIRED
12. QUIT ON THEIR OWN
13. NOT HIRING QUALIFIED
14. NATURAL DISASTERS
15. ACTIVE MILITARY
16. NOT HIRING TOO QUALIFIED
17. LAID OFF
18. FIRED FROM THE JOB
19. DESTRUCTION TO FACILITY
20. OUTSOURCING
21. IMMIGRANTS TOO AFRAID OF BEING DETAINED BY I.C.E.
22. SHAMED BY SOCIAL MEDIA
Let me remind you, that Trump and Republicans believe rolling back regulations and austerity are the key factors to a strong economy and job market. The Republicans are not in control of the House of Representatives. The Democrats now control the House and will push for an agenda that Trump will likely oppose. Republicans in the Senate will continue to pass ridiculous laws that hurt the working class and middle class. They are already streamlining federal judges that could rollback years of progress.
Trump and Republicans believe that trickle down economics (i.e. free market capitalism) is helping Americans. Really, it's making people work harder and we're not seeing the benefits of it. So far private equity firms are buying corporations and piling on debt. These corporations can't sustain the debt and are forced to declare bankruptcy and eventually liquidation. Many of our nation's largest companies and start-ups have equity firms investing in them. When the firms want their money, they're going to get their money.
With Republicans trying to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, many of Trump's die hard supporters are going to get a culture shock when they find out their health coverage from their employer is terminated due to the coronavirus and states pulling out of the Healthcare Marketplace.
The Jobs and Tax Cut Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act has added trillions of dollars of debt to the economy. The results of the tax cuts haven't produced the stability. It's still considered a very unpopular law.
Trump is destroying the economy, causing uncertainty in world and is bring chaos wherever he lands.
There is nothing positive about him and the Republican Party.
