Spotlight on Non-Profit Work, Obama Calls on “Deep Pockets”

I trust that President Obama can finally shine a little light on the unsung heroes that are overlooked who volunteer and fight for the cause they truly believe in. Non-profits such The Advocates Social Service of San Antonio, Texas which provide advocacy, education, support, and outreach to families and individuals in need of governments assistance in many social service areas. We advocate for those who have wrongfully government assistance or otherwise through our unique comprehensive case advocacy and outreach. Unfortunately, our 30 years of service is not given the respect our AntiHunger and Poverty campaign deserves;therefore we also struggle to provide the essential attention each case requires because there are no funds to pay a staff of caseworkers. We base our belief that "We carry each other's burdens..." GA 6:2 We pray that President Obama recognizes the many non-profit organizations overlooked by our State and local government officials and representatives.

danita,

Yes & Now Matters Are Worse! Just Waite & See - If You Can't Do The Math!

toldyaso . . .

You might have missed it, but there was an enormous financial collapse throughout 2008. The Dow Jones lost 7000 points, hundreds of thousands, millions worldwide have lost their employment.

So Much for The "Change" in Washington! So Much For "Shaking Up Washington"!
Non- Profits & Donations From ALL Economic Walks Of Life Have Been The Main Safety Net For The Poor, Homeless, & Needy. Nothing New Here - Except The Gov't Has Managed To Make Things Worse For The People!!!

Jimbo. . .

"THE SAD REALITY IS THAT IF THE GOV LEFT THE ECONOMY ALONE WE WOULD BE MUCH FURTHER AHEAD THAN WE ARE NOW. OBAMA'S ECONOMIC PLANS ARE NOT WORKING OUT, SURPRISE???"

You're a brilliant economist . .. brilliant. You should be in charge of the Federal Reserve, clean out those old Prescott Bush banking crowd and German World War II funders.

What a brilliant solution - do nothing. Damn wish I'd thought of that.

THE SAD REALITY IS THAT IF THE GOV LEFT THE ECONOMY ALONE WE WOULD BE MUCH FURTHER AHEAD THAN WE ARE NOW. OBAMA'S ECONOMIC PLANS ARE NOT WORKING OUT, SURPRISE???

Our founding fathers left us an estate.
It was to rise or fall on its merit,
guided by a constitution. Some elected
executors have husbanded the general
wealth and welfare of the estate and
others have caused some loss in its
value. But NEVER have we handed it over
to a group that plans to dissolve it
to pay off the enablers of the current
leader. Once this happens, there is
no do-over. Your "estate" is dissolving
in front of your eyes while the press
and airwave media hand out blindfolds.
"Nothing to see here...move along.."

The unemployment rate average for:
1997--4.94%
1998--4.50%
1999--4.22%
2000--3.97%

"Historically speaking those were very good numbers."

Except when compared with 97 thru 2000.

Also the U6 numbers were not very impressive during this low unemployment time indicating a very high number of underemployed people.

Ryan C:

From Nov 2003 through Nov 2005 the unemployment rate fluctuated between 4.9% and 5.8% with an average of 5.36%

From Dec 2005 through Feb 2008 the unemployment rate fluctuated between 4.4% and 4.9% with an average of 4.65%.

Historically speaking those were very good numbers.

"From September 2003 through December 2007--in spite of the mainstream media and the Democrats in Congress claiming otherwise--our economy WAS BOOMING! We had record revenues, record employment and even had two quarters where revenues exceeded spending, not to mention a net of 5 million American jobs being created."

Wages were stagnant, energy costs exploded and a housing bubble imploded.

The only reason revenues exceeded spending was because the Iraq War was no included.

Record employment? How clever and useless since that had much more to do with population increases than a reduction in unemployment.

@ Danita

"p.s. - yes I denounce the Bush deficits. The Republicans came into office on election promises of smaller government and carping about overspending in Washington."

I will not disagree with you here (there is a first for everything!)

"They then double the national debt."

Yes, and OBAMA is poised to DOUBLE once AGAIN! (for those keeping score, this would imply Obama would incur TWICE as much national debt as "Republicans" - To be fair though, keep in mind Democrats were running Congress two of those years).

"President Obama and the Democrats came into office promising action on clean energy, health care, the war in Iraq AND (as it turns out after the economy crashed) action on the crumbling economy."

Won't disagree with you here - they are taking action - time will tell if the actions taken will be the best (with a fundamental grasp of economics and a degree of objectivity, I'm not optimistic).

"If you've missed the people who come on here every day to call the President names and use cheap-shot insults and petty slogans against him and his family in order to SMEAR the President, then you're not paying attention."

Drink!

"And already you're blaming Obama for spending that money, and thus spending more than any other President - how sleazy."

Danita, Danita. These aren't my estimates, they come from the "non-partisan" CBO. Again, search for the Washington Post article "Deficit Projected To Swell Beyond Earlier Estimates" March 21, 2009 (I know you couldn't find this last time - Perhaps I've given you enough information this time). These estimates are based on the budgets Obama has proposed - And we know Obama never lies, right (wink)?

Also - Be sure to check out the associated graphs - In Obama's "best" year (2012 - coincidence?) of projected deficits, he is still higher than Bush's "worst" year (2009).

"If you've missed the people who come on here every day to call the President names and use cheap-shot insults and petty slogans against him and his family in order to smear the President, then you're not paying attention."

Most of us call them Democrats!...Opps, sorry...fell into a time warp there for a moment!

Actually danita, the ONLY ones who come here on a consistent basis attacking a politician’s family are indeed Dems & liberals who seem to have a very scary infatuation with Sarah Palin’s family.

Who exactly here has been "attacking" the First Lady or her kids?

p.s. - yes I denounce the Bush deficits. The Republicans came into office on election promises of smaller government and carping about overspending in Washington.

They then double the national debt.

President Obama and the Democrats came into office promising action on clean energy, health care, the war in Iraq AND (as it turns out after the economy crashed) action on the crumbling economy.

So far who has done what they promised?

James Danley ... .

President Bush double the national debt from $5 trillion to $10 trillion. Who did he expect to pay for this? How do you think this can be paid for?

"I . .. am prepared for Danita to ramble on about how I'm a right winger who just spews hate"

moderate . ..

If you've missed the people who come on here every day to call the President names and use cheap-shot insults and petty slogans against him and his family in order to smear the President, then you're not paying attention.

Those are the hate spammers. Pay attention, they're here almost every day.

You MAY be 'moderate' but you're comment was not fair . . . it was a cheap shot.

Projected debt by 2019 by Obama: ~$10T

2019!!! - As far as projecting budgets forward to 2019 - get a grip. Some bills will pass, others might not. There is no way you can accurately project to 2019.

And already you're blaming Obama for spending that money, and thus spending more than any other President - how sleazy.

"Just checking the White House site on the budget and the deficit for the entire 2009 year is projected at $1,752 billion"

You might as well checj the National Inquirer. Actually they have more truth than the White House!

Why would beleive ANY numbers coming form the White House. They are the ones who told us pass the great "Stimulator" and unemployment will top out at 9%....Opps...sure missed that one didn't they! Now the "party" line is...Well, without the "Stimulator" it would be worse!