"Yeah imagine all the US sinking into the 19th century again rather than just NC. Roll on 2014 and 2016, hopefully we can rid ourselves of the cancer of the stupid party." ---Grand Union

Right, because nothing could go wrong with a one party system, right comrade?

gcmann....it's not governmenst responsibility to provide money to anyone. Capitalism is being replaced with socialism....that's a bad thing. People need to be responsible for themselves....no one is kicking anyone who is down. If I lose my job I look for another one....that's my responsibility. Plenty of part time jobs for people who are willing to work. But, it's easier to sit on the couch and complain and believe government is responsible to support you. Get a job...there are plenty of them...so says Obama, the economy is roaring back, everthing is rosy...so says Obama.

These benifits are supposed to help people while they look for a new job. People can't expect to get the same pay rate as before. Part time work should be required if people can't find full time work after a certain period. I live off less than $350 a week or every two weeks, its hard sure but it can be done. Just find a temporary job while better things are searched for, at least you can help support yourself. There are people working 3 or 4 part time jobs to help support themselves and their families.

The Republicans are so lame. Always worrying about where the money will come from. Relax. The government can print all it wants. Let not your heart be troubled.

To put things in perspective - Last check, NC governor's salary was 140K/year, above the US average for governers. This does not count the perks that amount to way more than the salary. Our ex-governor's wife is collecting 90K/year for doing nothing. Other state officials (lieutenant gov., Sec. of State etc.)make over 123K/year, again not counting perks. You should get the idea.

I'm afraid you will see much more crime, more businesses fail, more foreclosures, especially in NC areas where the unemployment rate is over 20 percent. People not predisposed to crime will do what it takes to feed their family.

There are better ways to handle this debt other than kicking people when they are down.

Hey, according to Obama we're in a strong recovery! The unemployed should be able to find work in no time if you listen to the Democrats. After all we're adding almost 160K jobs a month! Hey, happy days are here again.....

"Where are the jobs for all those people who now can not even collect unemployment when they get laid off? I guess it will just be more people to apply for food stamps, Medicaid, and public assistance. More money will be spent by the state to help children and adults in need."

yes but taxpayers will be paying for them not Companies who pay for Unemployment insurance. Is it still not clear to you who is running the State now?

"Obama said we are in a recovery, plenty of jobs. He doesn't talk about the economy or jobs any more. Why is everyone concerned with unemployment benefits????"

because this is a State change not a federal one, many are still out of work and few of us can say we will never be unemployed.

" Just listen to Obama....his only concerns now is immigration, gays, religion, and guns. Why is everyone so concerned with things Obama is not concerned about???"

because this is a State issue and this is a State forum.......if you want to see people being concerned about national issues click on the Nation or Politics headers.

"Folks, just imagine if Romney had won!!"

Yeah imagine all the US sinking into the 19th century again rather than just NC. Roll on 2014 and 2016, hopefully we can rid ourselves of the cancer of the stupid party.

"I actually heard a man say, "I found a job, but it pays less than unemployment benefits, do I have to take it, will I lose my unemployment benefits if I don't". lessismore"

I read you saying that Obama was giving Sherman tanks to the Egyptians so doe that make that true too? And since there are still way more unemployed than there are jobs...that job still got filled, probably with someone more suited to it than someone who used to earn multiples of the salary.

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