>>>>>And yet, that is one of the things that Obama is suggesting that the country does. Use people who are out of work to rebuild infrastructure, clean up, etc.
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>>>>>And do you really believe that the unions will stand for that?
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>>>>If you read Obama'sweb site, I don't think he is talking about building road, highways and bridges or any unionized jobs. I think he's talking about helping the poor improve their living condition and general improvements the poor community... more like Habitat For Humanity and the Peace Corp.
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>>>No, he's also talking rebuilding roads/bridges, etc. Not all are union jobs.
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>>How do you know? He has never been specific. I read his and Bidens sight and there is nothing specific there. But it does mention Peace Corp and "community service".
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>>So when he says to serve the community, he is including building roads and bridges? Doesn't that require at least some level of skill and training even if it's just pouring concrete?
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>And you don't think there aren't enough people who have been laid off from construction jobs to provide OJT?


Wouldn't they look for a job without uncle Sam telling them to? It's the "I just don't want to" crowd that I'm concerned about.

anyway, I still don't think that's what he has in mind when he talks about community service.

Thanks.