U.S. Loses 4,000 Jobs

American Voices • patriotism • ISSUE 43•37 • Sep 12, 2007

The U.S. economy lost 4,000 jobs last month—the largest drop in four years—raising fears of a recession. What do you think?

“So what? A recession just means people will start drinking off-brand soda. Doesn't matter to me as long as I still get five cents a can.”
Alma Peters –
Pollster
“Good. Working sucks!”
Dale Landmark –
Ice Cream Truck Driver
“This can all be remedied through interest rates. How it's done and to what extent I haven't a clue, but interest rates are the key.”
Ivan Paymer –
Systems Analyst

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