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No new jobs. First time since the Second World War. Osama's got his place in history, alright.

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Economy Gains No Jobs in August, Rate Holds at 9.1%

Published: Friday, 2 Sep 2011 | 11:12 AM ET

By: Jeff Cox
CNBC.com Senior Writer 

The US economy created no jobs and the unemployment rate held steadily higher at 9.1 percent in August, fueling concerns that the US is heading for another recession.

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9.1 %, not including all the people on welfare and unemployable in a good economy, and all those who have had UI run out and are "no longer in search of a job". Actual unemployment is probably closer to 30%.

Another recession? How about just heading deeper into the  DEPRESSION Bush and the preceding Demonrat CONgresses left us with?

I've got an interview next week - maintenance mechanic at a frozen-food warehouse, and got a call yesterday from an engineering staffing outfit - possible software work near Milwaukee, 120 mile commute every day. Better than starving on unemployment.