Fear Mongering?

[Cajuncowboy]

Just got an email I thought I would share... He is a friend and business associate and he is the supplier for one of our products, I have discussed very little with him on politics but he certainly knows where I stand... He however is a democrat but doesn't vote that way generally...

So there is the background.

Deleted his contact info for obvious reasons.


Hey Rob,

What's going on? Melanie said she talked to Kathy the other day and wants to get together sometime this week. I guess Candie and Kaitlyn have been im'ing and want to get together as well. I'll call you later and see what your sked looks like.

I also wanted to let you know we may have some production issues that may affect your distribution somewhat. It looks like we may be having a workforce issue in the coming months. We had a meeting regarding forecasting earnings and one of the variables discussed was the election. Our tax people told us that in order to recoup the additional expenditures on the tax increase should Obama be elected, (f his plan is implemented) we would have to see about a 6% layoff.

If this happens, I will give your production my personal attention but know there would only be so much I could do with what I have to work with.

Let me know if you can readjust your distribution dates at all to accommodate this possible issue. I was thinking if you could run have the distribution in January and the other half in late February, we would be OK.

Let me know what you think. I will call you later in the week to touch base.

By the way, are you going to the game tonight at LP?

Take care,
Chuck

[heavyg]

I bet we see tons of layoffs starting Nov 5th if Obama wins. Taxing businesses does not help anyone. A business isnt going to just eat higher taxes. They are either going to pass that cost along to the consumers or cut jobs. Either way its the middle class that loses

[DaBoys4Life]

It's going to be heard living under Obama if he wins....

[joseephuss]

I bet there are layoffs if McCain wins as well. There have already been layoffs at many companies in the past few months.

[iceberg]

go figure. that happens in a recession. :) (layoffs)

the trouble is, if obama doesn't fix it quickly, the IGS that loves him now can turn quickly. he's touting change and society today wants it now. that's his strength today that can be his downfall later on.

it would be anyones downfall.

[heavyg]

I bet there are layoffs if McCain wins as well. There have already been layoffs at many companies in the past few months.

I honestly believe thats because businesses are certain Obama is going to win. And their taxes are going to go up. I have also heard there are people who are trying to sell bussinesses and other things to avoid the capitol gains tax that Obama is going bring back.

I will be the first to admit I am wrong if Obama can right this sinking ship. But I will also be leading the I TOLD YOU SO charge when he does not.

[Bach]

I bet we see tons of layoffs starting Nov 5th if Obama wins. Taxing businesses does not help anyone. A business isnt going to just eat higher taxes. They are either going to pass that cost along to the consumers or cut jobs. Either way its the middle class that loses

It would only be justice if they could limit the layoffs to Obama voters.

[joseephuss]

I honestly believe thats because businesses are certain Obama is going to win. And their taxes are going to go up. I have also heard there are people who are trying to sell bussinesses and other things to avoid the capitol gains tax that Obama is going bring back.

I will be the first to admit I am wrong if Obama can right this sinking ship. But I will also be leading the I TOLD YOU SO charge when he does not.

Did they know this months ago? At the beginning of the year?

The economy has just not been that great this year. There was a lot of debate on the definition of what a recession really was. I don't know the outcome of those debates. All I know is that there were some issues going on with the economy this whole year and we are now having to deal with it. I don't know how that relates to Obama possibly winning. I don't think it does. I think businesses are just scrambling because the economy is not as strong as it once was.

[Cajuncowboy]

Here's the whole point of this...

That companies are already looking at the potential ramifications of Obama's tax plan.

The point also is that should he get elected, those layoffs will be a direct result of his proposed plan.

They will be on him, not the recession.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Cajun, how can he be a democrat but generally not vote that way?

[Cajuncowboy]

Cajun, how can he be a democrat but generally not vote that way?

He said it was a family thing. He promised his grandfather to never be a republican. So he stayed a democrat (registered).

He's also somewhat of a social liberal on some things but not an on fire lefty.

He votes more along the lines of a fiscal conservative. He is a brilliant man when it comes to finances.

[ScipioCowboy]

Cajun, how can he be a democrat but generally not vote that way?

A person can registered to a particular political party without every voting for it.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

A person can registered to a particular political party without every voting for it.

perhaps but you really aren't a democrat or whatever in that case,

[ScipioCowboy]

perhaps but you really aren't a democrat or whatever in that case,

They would argue that their party left them. The South is permeated with Reagan/Bush Democrats who are socially conservative but are proponents of various assistance and entitlement programs.

[Nors]

what does Obama do if businesses are not making money:)

[SuspectCorner]

Nice try Cajun.

The next President surely has his work cut out for him. There will prolly be a great deal of layoffs regardless of WHO emerges victorious. And it won't have hardly anything at all to do with this election.

It'll be a direct and residual result of the collapse of the markets. And BTW, that's already happened.

Shame on the Right and their constant fear-mongering. But hey... it's your stock and trade. Without it - you don't even have a platform.

[burmafrd]

Suspect you make me laugh. what has the left done but fear monger for the last 20 years?

[Cajuncowboy]

Nice try Cajun.

The next President surely has his work cut out for him. There will prolly be a great deal of layoffs regardless of WHO emerges victorious. And it won't have hardly anything at all to do with this election.

It'll be a direct and residual result of the collapse of the markets. And BTW, that's already happened.

Shame on the Right and their constant fear-mongering. But hey... it's your stock and trade. Without it - you don't even have a platform.

No, it was a direct result of Obama's tax plan. That is why they asked this guy to give them the heads up on it. How it would affect THEIR business. Most forward thinking companies do this kind of thing. Maybe you wouldn't know anything about that. This IS what they have done BECAUSE of Obama.

Acknowledge it or not, it's the facts. I like how you guys are already making excuses for Obama and he's not even been elected yet.

Ya'll are pitiful.

[Maikeru-sama]

Layoffs in a Recession...no!

Also, layoffs are happening right now under the guy he probably voted for.

I got laid off in July and there will be more layoffs no matter who is president.

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[BrAinPaiNt]

Layoffs in a Recession...no!

Also, layoffs are happening right now under the guy he probably voted for.

I got laid off in July and there will be more layoffs no matter who is president.

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Does this mean I won't be able to afford my herpes meds?!?!

[Havoc]

I bet there are layoffs if McCain wins as well. There have already been layoffs at many companies in the past few months.

No..everything is going to be wrapped in a nice neat little bow if McCain wins. Just like it currently is under Bush. :rolleyes:

[Cajuncowboy]

Layoffs in a Recession...no!

Also, layoffs are happening right now under the guy he probably voted for.

I got laid off in July and there will be more layoffs no matter who is president.

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Layoffs in a recession, yes.

Mass layoffs that are being planned based on who the next President is..Yes.

If you don't see the difference then you aren't too bright.

[trickblue]

Shame on the Right and their constant fear-mongering. But hey... it's your stock and trade. Without it - you don't even have a platform.

Shame on the left for doing the same thing...