The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

He’s Got His. Have You Got Yours?

Posted on | June 20, 2011 | 11 Comments

A sad bit of bitter irony:

While unemployment among the general population is about 9.1 percent, it’s at 16.2 percent African Americans, and a bit higher still for African American males. . . .
[N]ow it’s at Depression-era levels. The most recent figures show African American joblessness at 16.2 percent. For black males, it’s at 17.5 percent; And for black teens, it’s nearly 41 percent.

By the way, has anyone heard from Peggy Joseph lately?

Category: Barack Obama, Economics

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