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OldDem2012

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16. Almost all companies lay off workers at the end of the year so they...

Reply to LaydeeBug (Original post)

Fri Nov 9, 2012, 04:56 PM

Nov 2012

....can report better profits to their stockholders. They're using the President's reelection and potential "fiscal cliff" as cover for taking actions they would take anyway.

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"Elections have consequences, but so soon after the election" [View all] LaydeeBug Nov 2012 OP

None of these companies will do any better for it Warpy Nov 2012 #1

Research in Motion Debau2005 Nov 2012 #2

Yes, someone needs to vet this list AnnaLee Nov 2012 #11

I love you. nt LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #15

list of asshole companies Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #3

"prove it" - link? Website press releases? democrat_patriot Nov 2012 #4

"Prove it" is fantastic. This is his "proof" LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #22

Ing-Ericsson Debau2005 Nov 2012 #5

See how or if it affects the UE rate. n/t Qutzupalotl Nov 2012 #6

Tell 'em to get back to you when the real media posts this list. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #7

St. Jude is off my contribution list. They must be able to get hefty sums from Adelson and crew. kelliekat44 Nov 2012 #8

Yeah, stop the Fed contracts to SRA and Boeing. No bailouts either! kelliekat44 Nov 2012 #9

Step one: "where did you get this list?" arcane1 Nov 2012 #10

The ProJo one is real Blue_Tires Nov 2012 #21

calm down, people SCantiGOP Nov 2012 #12

It is bullshit. Just look how quickly DU broke it down... LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #18

This list is pure BS--here's a press release on just one of the Cos. Surya Gayatri Nov 2012 #13

This is great! i called him on the BS, but since it was his page, i was polite and said LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author HangOnKids Nov 2012 #14

Almost all companies lay off workers at the end of the year so they... OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #16

Oh, now rightie has DOUBLED DOWN with this link: LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #19

Vestas is being screwed by REPUBLICANS--wind energy tax credit. TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #20

ROFL!!! Err...what does that prove? Rex Nov 2012 #23