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posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Apr 11, 06 @ 4:39 am
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Pantagraph:
Thank you for clarifying the ‘jobs creation’ political rhetoric/pandering that Governor Blagojevich has used during this campaign commercials.
I was hoping that someone would analyze thse numbers - I found it difficult to digest once hearing the 90,000 numbers and noticed that the numbers came from the federal bureau of labor (I believe) - and not the state dept of labor.
When I hear that jos are created - I tend to wonder if they are part-time jobs, temporary jobs, etc - big difference between full time paying jobs.
Comment by Marta Elena Tuesday, Apr 11, 06 @ 5:05 am
Yes, good story by Pantagraph. The only thing I would say is that in terms of real economic activity, “creating” state jobs is a dubious measure.
Comment by Backyard Conservative Tuesday, Apr 11, 06 @ 7:58 am
Thanks for posting that WBEZ story, but I disagree with the critics. It’s a public affairs station at heart and I think it’s a good change. I appreciate that maybe they didn’t announce the change in a open or positive way, but this change will be good for radio and for the public.
Comment by Goodbye Napoleon Tuesday, Apr 11, 06 @ 8:34 am
I agree with Goodbye Napoleon. BEZ certainly could have handled this better, but — except for Dick Buckley — I will not miss their emasculated version of jazz.
For cryin’ out loud, Chicago’s own Ken Vandermark was awarded a MacArthur Foundation genius grant, but Chicago Public Radio didn’t have a place for him in their lineup of lullaby jazz.
I will miss Buckley and his “good old good ones” though.
Comment by So-Called Tuesday, Apr 11, 06 @ 9:01 am