So Where Is The Stimulous Money???

[buckman]

They rushed it through because the world was going to end. No time to read it, just spend it as quick as they can. etc. I don't know, why would anyone expect to see money from it?

The stimulas bill had nothing to do with the economy to begin with, other then using the decline of America as a scare tactic to pass a socialist agenda.

And, I am willing to bet, Spence and JD, Mansfield schools, the kids and the public saftey in town, will be just fine come next fall. Despite what the doomsayers are telling you. I can think of other BS we can and will cut in town before the schools go under.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by buckman

And, I am willing to bet, Spence and JD, Mansfield schools, the kids and the public saftey in town, will be just fine come next fall. Despite what the doomsayers are telling you. I can think of other BS we can and will cut in town before the schools go under.

First round of pink slips are due to go out in 2 weeks.

We'll know at the end of the month who's right.

[buckman]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

First round of pink slips are due to go out in 2 weeks.

We'll know at the end of the month who's right.

I feel for you. I have been there myself, as are almost 10% of the country.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by buckman

I feel for you. I have been there myself, as are almost 10% of the country.

I believe the Unadjusted Unemployment Rate is somewhere near 15%. The Unemployment rate as advertised by the government and news outlets is misleading. It does not take into consideration the people who are unemployed and have given up looking for a job or are now on welfare.

[Nebe]

Or self employed people who have no work. Basically, they are only counting those who are collecting.

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

I believe the Unadjusted Unemployment Rate is somewhere near 15%. The Unemployment rate as advertised by the government and news outlets is misleading. It does not take into consideration the people who are unemployed and have given up looking for a job or are now on welfare.

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[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by buckman

And, I am willing to bet, Spence and JD, Mansfield schools, the kids and the public saftey in town, will be just fine come next fall. Despite what the doomsayers are telling you. I can think of other BS we can and will cut in town before the schools go under.

I wish I didn't have to say it, but I told you so.

On Friday, the Mansfield School System pink slipped over 100 people. Over 70 of those people were teachers.

*If* Mansfield receives the amount they are expecting from the bailout, the schools will still be at a $1-1.4 Million deficit. Discussions will be taking place over the next couple weeks about the possible need for even more layoffs.

Mansfield is on track to have over 40 kids per classroom throughout the school system. Are you okay with your kids being piled into classrooms with 35+ other students, in rooms made for only 25 students?

But this is just the schools doing what they always do, right? I told you guys this wasn't the same as past years.