Why the Job Numbers Are So Bad

[sadaist]

Everything except the Coast Guard...

Which umbrella do they fall under?

I found this....


The Coast Guard's legal authority differs from the other four armed services: it operates simultaneously under Title 10 of the United States Code and its other organic authorities, e.g., Titles 6, 14, 19, 33, 46, etc. Because of its legal authority, the Coast Guard can conduct military operations under the Department of Defense or directly for the President in accordance with Title 14 USC 1–3.

[Nitro Express]

Which umbrella do they fall under?

I found this....


The Coast Guard's legal authority differs from the other four armed services: it operates simultaneously under Title 10 of the United States Code and its other organic authorities, e.g., Titles 6, 14, 19, 33, 46, etc. Because of its legal authority, the Coast Guard can conduct military operations under the Department of Defense or directly for the President in accordance with Title 14 USC 1–3.

The Coast Guard falls under the Navy umbrella in time of war. In fact the Coast Guard is operating in the Persian Gulf right now. The Coast Guard is technically a federal law enforcement agency but also can be used in naval military operations during times of war.

[twonabomber]

As is the case with many things, this confuses me.

What do these people do? How do they continue to live? Eat? Have a vehicle? A roof? There surely aren't that many more lining up every month at the soup kitchen or living behind the drug store.

that's my neighbor. i don't think he's worked since i moved in two years ago, and he had mentioned he was out of work for at least a year before i got here. i wonder how the hell they make it.

[Nickdfresh]

Which umbrella do they fall under?

I found this....


The Coast Guard's legal authority differs from the other four armed services: it operates simultaneously under Title 10 of the United States Code and its other organic authorities, e.g., Titles 6, 14, 19, 33, 46, etc. Because of its legal authority, the Coast Guard can conduct military operations under the Department of Defense or directly for the President in accordance with Title 14 USC 1–3.

They're under Homeland Security during peacetime (previously, it was the Dept. of Transportation). In wartime, they're essentially part of the Navy...

[Seshmeister]

that's my neighbor. i don't think he's worked since i moved in two years ago, and he had mentioned he was out of work for at least a year before i got here. i wonder how the hell they make it.

Grey/Black economy?

There are millions of people that are completely outwith the system in any country.

[Yount]

i wonder when they're going to just roll in and take us all out.

[twonabomber]

Grey/Black economy?

There are millions of people that are completely outwith the system in any country.

i dunno.

there's probably some kind of disability payment coming in, his wife is super ginormous. she rarely leaves the house.

[fifth element]

McDonald's is great if you like the taste of saw dust. They used to be clean but they aren't anymore. With so many franchises it's impossible to run McD's to the old standards they used to have. It's like saying KFC is of the same standard it was with the Colonel ran it. He was known to show up to your franchise unannounced and if it wasn't up to his standard he took the pressure cookers and the secret batter mix and you were not selling his chicken anymore.

McDonald's is also a rip off. It's expensive for what you get. There are so many better places to eat for the money.

agree....you can eat at many buffets, (lunch) for the same price that you can get a burger, fries and drink.
In fact, at $5.49 for lunch, Ryans, Inc and Hometown Buffet have McDonalds beat unless you chose the Dollar menu.

[Seshmeister]

i dunno.

there's probably some kind of disability payment coming in, his wife is super ginormous. she rarely leaves the house.

Maybe she is a phone sex worker.