The latest from our video reporter, Rebecca Kleefisch: Job Losses. With unemployment nationwide climbing--it's expected to hit 10%--and the pain being felt acutely here at home, I talked to people who are done complaining and are offering suggestions. Here's what folks at the Jefferson Co. Fair said they'd do to attract and keep jobs in Wisconsin.
In my industry I can tell if consumers are spending. My workload and that of my colleagues and those in companies who do the same type of work has fallen off sharply this year. People are definitely holding on to their money.
Wednesday, Jul 15 at 8:01 PM Snowbird to Broker wrote ...
The economy is not driven by brokers or investors, it is driven by consumerism. Cars, homes, etc, etc, all the way down to Mac Burgers. Latest stats show families spending less, paying off debt and saving. Therefore, less demand, less mfging, less jo
Bill the Broker is right. Investors are holding on to money right now due to the threat of additional taxation on dividends and the threat of massive economy killing gov. regulation from crap and tax.
Tuesday, Jul 14 at 10:16 AM Bill the Broker wrote ...
@ snowbird, look closely, people are not saving either, their holding. This market will take another pretty good dip again before it starts a recovery. There will be much more job loss. Listen to the independent sources on the market, not the "Media"
While state taxes are a problem, less consumer spending due to a higher savings rates plays a role as well. Go figure, savings rates are the lowest in decades and people save; when rates were 3-5% they spent. But for .05% people save.
2. Illegal Immigration overwhelming the wacky Social Programs, and the Education and Health systems. Oh, and the DEMS have been in control of the Legislature forever, which leads to poor Education, which leads to DEMS in control, and on and on...
I left Cali-fornia in the early 90s because of the insane cost of living - 2 simple reasons for its current situation: 1. Out-of-Control Spending on wacky Social Programs (Hello, Madison) and ... please see next comment
Please forgive me, but Brian H is closer to right than the simple calls to "cut taxes". The only thing worse than out of control spending and high taxes is OOC spending and LOW taxes. Cut spending first. A LOT. Then cut taxes to match.
Monday, Jul 13 at 9:03 PM Dave Noller- Elk Mound WI wrote ...
Sorry Charlie Jefferson, But We need a 51st state-Say cut Wi in half. let's say HWY 10 should do. That way us rednecks up here in the sticks don't have to pay for Hammer and Sickle Madtowns' FIDIOT proposals.
Another question for liberals. Do the higher union labor wages at GM result in a better car than what Toyota or Honda produce? Should we as a Country subsidize union wages that are not supported by the market? Will someone subsidize my pay?
Why do liberals always start from the assumption that whatever government spends must be worth it in the great services we receive? Has it ever even occurred to a liberal to contemplate government waste? The existing evidence makes this a no brainer.
And btw,
The nimrod 'Anonymous' who previously called Rebecca K unattractive is obviously blind or a raging homosexual. And probably one fat ugly white dork to boot.
Have a nice day!
I agree Byte...What is this, Moron Central?
Once again, here's hoping the vast majority of those losing their jobs are strong Doyle and Obama supporters.
Everyone else has already lost massive wealth so wtf, time to take yours you idiots
You tell them Brian H., walley, Miller Park,and the rest. Look at Ohio, Michigan, Washington D.C. and other so called "tax hell" states. Their businesses are booming and unemployment is way down. No, wait, you are getting verrrry sleeeepy.
LOTS of companies moved to California under Schwarzenegger's hefty tax breaks - look where that got them. They have more debt now than most countries. You people act like you cut taxes and its a perfect solution with no consequences. WRONG ! !
Contrary to the heading, "I talked to people who are done complaining and are offering suggestions." Sounded to me like a lot of complaining with one suggestion - stop taxing. You know what happens when offer really nice tax breaks - see California.
People are going to have to remember what happens the other 3 years,instead of just what happens just the last month before they vote.I don't care if next year,2 companies come to WI,just remember the ones we lost.
Case in point. New Orleans got rid of their teachers union and the students scores went wayyyyyyyyy up. Why. Because without unions crappy workers can be FIRED and replaced with good employees. You know, ones that actually do their jobs.
Wally, how about just cutting taxes enough to stimulate job creation and possibly drop Wisconsin out of the top 20 of states classified as a "Tax Hell"?
Monday, Jul 13 at 12:13 PM Waukesha County wrote ...
Maddog I see what you mean. Got rid of all those union auto workers. We sure don't need any more people paying taxes. I'm sure that they will be just fine getting title 19 and food stamps. Your tax dollars hard at work. Bust da unions.
Becky K. is the wife of Ocon. Assembly person Joel K.(hardly objective), but lets take the advice; cut all state, county and local taxes by 75%! We don't need no stinking services.
Monday, Jul 13 at 9:26 AM J.L. Schallert wrote ...
Wouldn't it be nice if we could move the entire state government one county east, from Dane to Jefferson? There seems to be something in the water in Madison that keeps its denizens from the clear thinking displayed by the Jeffersonians at the fair.
Thursday, Jul 16 at 7:50 AM Ollie Green wrote ...
In my industry I can tell if consumers are spending. My workload and that of my colleagues and those in companies who do the same type of work has fallen off sharply this year. People are definitely holding on to their money.
26176527 Flag for moderationWednesday, Jul 15 at 8:01 PM Snowbird to Broker wrote ...
The economy is not driven by brokers or investors, it is driven by consumerism. Cars, homes, etc, etc, all the way down to Mac Burgers. Latest stats show families spending less, paying off debt and saving. Therefore, less demand, less mfging, less jo
26152679 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 1:24 PM Jeff K. wrote ...
Bill the Broker is right. Investors are holding on to money right now due to the threat of additional taxation on dividends and the threat of massive economy killing gov. regulation from crap and tax.
26050056 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 10:16 AM Bill the Broker wrote ...
@ snowbird, look closely, people are not saving either, their holding. This market will take another pretty good dip again before it starts a recovery. There will be much more job loss. Listen to the independent sources on the market, not the "Media"
26035162 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 11:01 PM Snowbird wrote ...
While state taxes are a problem, less consumer spending due to a higher savings rates plays a role as well. Go figure, savings rates are the lowest in decades and people save; when rates were 3-5% they spent. But for .05% people save.
26006781 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 10:45 PM Homey wrote ...
2. Illegal Immigration overwhelming the wacky Social Programs, and the Education and Health systems. Oh, and the DEMS have been in control of the Legislature forever, which leads to poor Education, which leads to DEMS in control, and on and on...
26006004 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 10:41 PM Homey wrote ...
I left Cali-fornia in the early 90s because of the insane cost of living - 2 simple reasons for its current situation: 1. Out-of-Control Spending on wacky Social Programs (Hello, Madison) and ... please see next comment
26005784 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 10:20 PM TWP wrote ...
Please forgive me, but Brian H is closer to right than the simple calls to "cut taxes". The only thing worse than out of control spending and high taxes is OOC spending and LOW taxes. Cut spending first. A LOT. Then cut taxes to match.
26004709 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 9:03 PM Dave Noller- Elk Mound WI wrote ...
Sorry Charlie Jefferson, But We need a 51st state-Say cut Wi in half. let's say HWY 10 should do. That way us rednecks up here in the sticks don't have to pay for Hammer and Sickle Madtowns' FIDIOT proposals.
26000426 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 8:34 PM ijeff wrote ...
Another question for liberals. Do the higher union labor wages at GM result in a better car than what Toyota or Honda produce? Should we as a Country subsidize union wages that are not supported by the market? Will someone subsidize my pay?
25998832 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 8:27 PM ijeff wrote ...
Why do liberals always start from the assumption that whatever government spends must be worth it in the great services we receive? Has it ever even occurred to a liberal to contemplate government waste? The existing evidence makes this a no brainer.
25998366 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 7:40 PM Laura wrote ...
I don't think her point is to be objective....don't we get enough of that in the media...oh wait, maybe not...
25995739 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 6:35 PM Jordan wrote ...
And btw, The nimrod 'Anonymous' who previously called Rebecca K unattractive is obviously blind or a raging homosexual. And probably one fat ugly white dork to boot. Have a nice day!
25991687 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 6:31 PM Jordan wrote ...
I agree Byte...What is this, Moron Central? Once again, here's hoping the vast majority of those losing their jobs are strong Doyle and Obama supporters. Everyone else has already lost massive wealth so wtf, time to take yours you idiots
25991421 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 4:58 PM ByteAlot wrote ...
You tell them Brian H., walley, Miller Park,and the rest. Look at Ohio, Michigan, Washington D.C. and other so called "tax hell" states. Their businesses are booming and unemployment is way down. No, wait, you are getting verrrry sleeeepy.
25985754 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 4:27 PM Brian H. wrote ...
LOTS of companies moved to California under Schwarzenegger's hefty tax breaks - look where that got them. They have more debt now than most countries. You people act like you cut taxes and its a perfect solution with no consequences. WRONG ! !
25983744 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 4:20 PM Brian H. wrote ...
Contrary to the heading, "I talked to people who are done complaining and are offering suggestions." Sounded to me like a lot of complaining with one suggestion - stop taxing. You know what happens when offer really nice tax breaks - see California.
25983306 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 3:25 PM Troy wrote ...
People are going to have to remember what happens the other 3 years,instead of just what happens just the last month before they vote.I don't care if next year,2 companies come to WI,just remember the ones we lost.
25979354 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 3:14 PM MADDOG wrote ...
Case in point. New Orleans got rid of their teachers union and the students scores went wayyyyyyyyy up. Why. Because without unions crappy workers can be FIRED and replaced with good employees. You know, ones that actually do their jobs.
25978494 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 3:12 PM MADDOG wrote ...
No Waukesha county you don't see what I mean. At all. I said get rid of the unions not the workers.
25978322 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 12:14 PM Mitch wrote ...
Wally, how about just cutting taxes enough to stimulate job creation and possibly drop Wisconsin out of the top 20 of states classified as a "Tax Hell"?
25964684 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 12:13 PM Waukesha County wrote ...
Maddog I see what you mean. Got rid of all those union auto workers. We sure don't need any more people paying taxes. I'm sure that they will be just fine getting title 19 and food stamps. Your tax dollars hard at work. Bust da unions.
25964656 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 11:50 AM wally wrote ...
Becky K. is the wife of Ocon. Assembly person Joel K.(hardly objective), but lets take the advice; cut all state, county and local taxes by 75%! We don't need no stinking services.
25962589 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 11:18 AM MADDOG wrote ...
No unions have been busted. But yeah busting the unions would be a good thing. Kinda like taking down the mafia.
25960022 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 9:26 AM J.L. Schallert wrote ...
Wouldn't it be nice if we could move the entire state government one county east, from Dane to Jefferson? There seems to be something in the water in Madison that keeps its denizens from the clear thinking displayed by the Jeffersonians at the fair.
25951646 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 7:34 AM Miller Park wrote ...
This is a very objective reporter.
25945166 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 13 at 6:21 AM Dan B. wrote ...
I hope those people in the video are planning to vote for Scott Walker for Gov. in 2010
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