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‘Wilkow!’: The Coming Layoff Bomb

Nov. 15, 2012 9:36pm

Forty-seven days from the fiscal cliff and we’re already beginning to see signs of the coming ‘layoff bomb,‘ thanks to the re-election of Barack Obama and a lack of clear ideas on Capitol Hill to handle what’s coming. The medical device manufacturer Stryker for instance, whose current heir and namesake donated millions to Obama and Democrats this cycle, is set to lay off over 1,000 people to counter the Obamacare medical device tax. Stryker is one fourteen large companies FreedomWorks has identified that are already set to enforce layoffs due to new taxes that will take effect under Obama in term two:

With 20 or so new or higher taxes set to be implemented, ranging from a $123 billion surtax on investment income, through the $20 billion medical device tax, all the way down to the $600 million executive compensation limit, Obamacare will be a nearly unbearable tax burden on the economy.

Who will pay?  The middle-class workforce, of course.

Matt Kibbe of FreedomWorks and Anthony Randazzo of the Reason Foundation joined Wilkow! Thursday to discuss these projected layoffs, and what could be only the tip of the iceberg for the economic hardship ahead.

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  • BrerRabbit
    Posted on November 16, 2012 at 7:24am

    2o% of the retail businesses in our litte downtown are closing.

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  • Viking64
    Posted on November 16, 2012 at 6:26am

    Having seen many US presidents elected over the decades, it is not only sad but horrifying to see so many of our small thinking liberal country men gladly re-elect the worst president in our country’s history. Anyone who has not been preparing for what is sadly coming very soon, is either brain dead or just plain stupid. There will be hard times and fighting coming soon and everyone will see pain, be prepared to try and defend your family and property. Big city residents will see the first and most radical real chaos. The takers will pay too

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  • donkeykong
    Posted on November 16, 2012 at 1:26am

    Government nowadays is a cancer on society, growing
    ever larger by the month. When was the last time you
    can recall the Federal government getting SMALLER?
    You cannot cite such a time. Even if an agency gets
    dissolved, all of its employees get magically absorbed
    into another, maybe brand-new, agency. It wasn’t always
    this way – in B. Franklins time, you came, you served,
    then went back home to your shopkeeper job. Now, it’s
    more like a big ponzi scheme – and soon the number
    of government workers on the dole will not be able to
    be supported by the taxpayers they are “serving”, even
    taxing them at 100%. Math says it all has to come
    crashing down, at some point. Hope I’m dead by then.

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  • UpChuck.Liberals
    Posted on November 16, 2012 at 12:45am

    There is a reason gun sales are soaring and ammo is getting a bit harder to get. Get armed, get trained, get ready, it’s not going to be pretty.

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  • KangarooJack
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 11:30pm

    Odd question, but should I change my W4 Status to get the max. amount of $ from each paycheck? {While I’m still employed}

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    • wjbtms
      Posted on November 16, 2012 at 6:40am

      You may have an idea there..if the IRS does not get enough for your health care penalty during the year, they won’t send your refund back to you…so it may be good to owe the government money rather than use them as your none interest savings account…….

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    • Wiggyky
      Posted on November 16, 2012 at 7:56am

      I had 2 deductions that I never changed after my kids grew up. Then I got hit with owing $560. I changed my deductions to 0. So they take more out, I don’t get big refunds but better than having to pay a huge sum. As for the yada yada about letting the govt us your money. I say horsefeathers. They have to keep a certain amount on hand to pay those refunds. So how is the govt using it? I don’t look at it as an interest savings account. I see it as keeping me from surprises like owing $560 at the end of the year.

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    • eflan32
      Posted on November 16, 2012 at 8:45am

      No, if you don’t pay enough at the end of the year you get penalized.

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  • condera
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 11:16pm

    Yep, I have actually started agreeing with just letting the liberal schmucks do what they want. THen, when everything collapses, outlaw anything related to government controlling anything and get this country fixed the right way. Make any comment or suggestion that even hints at government getting involved in domestic STATE affairs an act of treason punishable by death.

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  • Couyon64
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:56pm

    I’m starting to think that the only way to teach the libfuks that their economic theories are wrong is to let the dumazez have their way and fail. That way they can’t blame anyone but themselves and we can get on and fix this freaking mess.

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  • abinitio
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:56pm

    Let’s just all go on disability and food stamps, and join some lame union (like the entitlement union) and then find out what happens when there’s no one left to tax!!!! Should be funny.

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    • pamela kay
      Posted on November 16, 2012 at 1:30am

      ABINITO, there is actually an add to help get on disability without the red tape and has Obamas name with it. Amazing.

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  • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:50pm

    Just like in the first four years of Zero, where I work, they are looking to tighten the belt and reduce manpower again. I am just hoping that I am not one of them.

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    • KangarooJack
      Posted on November 15, 2012 at 11:04pm

      Me too, it will be after the Holiday Season for where I work. {Bakery/grocery store}.

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    • Wiggyky
      Posted on November 16, 2012 at 8:10am

      It has already started. As of two days ago 49 businesses have announced their layoffs — 24,767 so far. Businesses closing announced so far: 55.

      We have a month and a half before all this crap kicks in on 2 Jan. Anyone with an IQ above minus 10 think it won’t get worse by then? Even worse is if they do not do something about the so called “Bush Tax Cuts” everyone in the middle class will be paying anywhere from $1,000 to $1,800 more in taxes each year.

      According to current charts businesses who have 50 or more employees or have employees working 30 hours/week will have to pay $1.79 per hour for each and every employee. Add that up to 30 or 40 hours a week then times how many employees your company has. Can where you work afford that or will they cut down to below 30 hours or below 50 employees? Again Liberal Marxist Democrats are dancing in the streets. – more money for licking Obama’s bottom. Hope they are still happy when it all kicks in on 2 Jan.

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  • neverending
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:32pm

    Hope all those religious leaders who absolutely would not vote for a mormon soon find their collections dry up!

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  • Tigress1
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:27pm

    The only reason unemployment claims went down right before the election is because the business community underestimated the stupidity of this country. Business owners couldn’t fathom the idea that America would EVER be so stupid as to re-elect Obama and they were so looking forward to a pro-business, pro-America Romney Presidency, that they relaxed and started hiring a little ahead of time. Now, reality of the rampant stupidity in this country has sunk in and businesses must hunker down for another 4 years of Obama. Now the layoffs will begin again for survivals sake.

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    • condera
      Posted on November 15, 2012 at 11:13pm

      Actually the September report dropped to 7.8% primarily because California did not report their numbers in time for that report. By the October report, we were back up to 7.9%. That number is likely going to climb to at least 8.5% by 1 Jan and be back in the 9% range next year.

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  • repairsea
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:22pm

    Obama will create government jobs to take the place of the private sector and his marxist dream will be complete. Then will come Fascism. The Christians and Jews will be killed. Mysticism will take over as the”religion” but the muslims will begin to slaughter those who are seen as wizards. Bye bye feminists, gays, and welfare programs. Women will no longer be allowed to read and write. This is what you all voted for. Good luck. Just kidding. I don’t’ wish you luck. That is crazy wizard talk.

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    • Wolfgang the Gray
      Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:50pm

      They can TRY to come kill the Christians and Jews. They better come loaded for bear as we will not go gentle into that good-night.

      Everyone that complains about their new taxes next year & how they can’t get along, I will remind them that they voted for BHO so they can sit and spin.

      Oh, one thing the media, Romney, or anyone else has ever asked BHO… “You say you cannot afford a tax break. Just so your little mind understands this in the proper perspective, tax dollars ARE NOT YOURS! They belong to the people that work for their wages. YOU steal them from Americans to fund your spending spree! You are not proposing an end to a tax cut, you are proposing a tax increase! Your grasp of economics demonstrates a level of ineptitude that borders on the imbecilic! And I mean that in a very caring way.”

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    • Winedude
      Posted on November 16, 2012 at 12:27am

      What a sad little fool you are…if you didn’t have fear to peddle, you wouldn’t have anything to say!

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  • bekhiet
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:20pm

    Isn’t it ironic, don’t you think…

    The medical company that spends a lot on Obamas campaign is now anticipating laying off about 1000 workers. So, in essence they helped fund their own demise.

    But I am confused what company in their right mind would support Obama?

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    • UpChuck.Liberals
      Posted on November 16, 2012 at 12:38am

      The fools didn’t think the rabid dog would bite them. Surprise fools. Sadly there will always be those that will believe any line of BS tossed their way. Look at the Liberal fools in Kalifornia, they’ve signed their own death warrant, sadly I live in this dysfunctional state and it’s the precursor of the massive fail that is Obama’s America.

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    • FEMALL
      Posted on November 16, 2012 at 12:43am

      One who will receive Obamacare Contracts for medical devices.Wait ‘n see.

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  • niterider
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:19pm

    Not that I am independently wealthy, just another worker with grease under the nails…..but I say “Bring it on !” First: the people want it so give them what they voted for. Second: I’m as ready as I can be after 5 years of preparing. And third: industrious and creative people have always found ways to make a living ….did not say money there since money is not a valuable possession (depression or good times, inflation or deflation), so I’ll be fine. Lastly: the Media will have to report the riots and looting so it will make for good TV. Bring it on !!

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  • TROLLMONGER
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:15pm

    Who is this wilk somebody? One of Becks minions?

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  • Leveraction3030
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:10pm

    Kang and Old Guy have it right. You better be ready to protect what you have. Have things stashed in many places and bug out places to go that are stocked. Defending your home may not be possible depending on where you live. The thugs from the cities (NY, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, New Orleans, Miami, LA, SF, and ….) will be coming to the suburbs in roving gangs heavily armed. If you are not fortunate enought to live in very rural areas you are in serious trouble. Kang, your only issue is “sit back and watch the fun.” It will not be fun!
    My family is to important to me to watch this show. We are trained and ready as can be for what is to come. Have gold,silver/barter items in reserve. BE PREPARED to be on your own as our grandparents were 75-100 years ago. Food, shelter, and living like they did. Hopefully you have some land you can raise crops on, some livestock, hogs, chickens, and more. A safe water supply or a purification process, wood for heating, medical supplies and this list just goes on and on.
    And never ever forget you need the tools for protection because 911 won’t exist.
    John Wayne said it best when confronted with extreme odds facing him:
    ” Fill your hands you sons of bitches.”

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    • KangarooJack
      Posted on November 15, 2012 at 11:14pm

      Great post- I wrote “enjoy the show” in jest. I WON’T be laughing! I’ve kids and grandkids to think of. It’s NOT going to be pretty to say the least. The: Greek/Great Britain/Spain/Portugal/Poland/France/oh, heck WHO else? riots are a mere taste of what will happen here.
      Just try and PRY THAT OBAMAPHONE from her fed/housed/clothed/polished hands and just SEE what happens!
      I’m counting on History to repeat itself and riots will burn down their OWN dang neighborhoods. Only thing is-THIS time, there will be NO $$$ TO rebuild what they hath wrought. And Yes, THEN the City “folk” will branch out and scavange the Countryside.

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  • Strasser
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:05pm

    I suggested before that whenever companies have to lay people off because of Obama tax increases, they should be permitted to lay off those who voted for Obama first–that way everyone gets what they voted for.

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  • plastinoid
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:04pm

    I say employers should cut the hours and/or lay off those who openly supported Oblamer and give those jobs or hours to someone who openly supported Romney. Make elections have consequences for these Obama supporting idiots!

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  • Chromo200
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:02pm

    Wilkow, you’re scaring me … I heard Warren Buffet say there is no cliff. I also heard Senator Harking equate this to the year 2000 scare. And Schumer is blaming the Tea Party. And when the sh(t hits the fan, I can only help through my church.

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  • scrudge
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 9:58pm

    Ah Yes…. are you ready middle class folks ? starting jan 2013 1/2 of your paycheck will be going for taxis….. for every 1.00 dollar you make 50 cents goes for taxis…. even this 50% won’t cure the problem.. wait till 2014…. Our only hope is the MYAN calandar Dec. 2012

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  • Ragnars Repos
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 9:56pm

    I just hope the ignorant/leftists/obama supporters are getting let go first.

    They support the cause, they should suffer the effect, it’s real simple.

    The universe wants to teach them a lesson. Why should we, their victims, deny them the edification?

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 9:53pm

    Let’s all get on WELFARE……..YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • KangarooJack
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 9:48pm

    AFTER you have lots of food/water/fuel stored-a supply of cash on hand {banks will close} + stuff to barter with….

    Fire up the generator and pop some popcorn and enjoy the show…

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  • oldguy49
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 9:42pm

    add to this 10 million illegal that are going to get amnesty taking jobs…….plus obamacare…….plus cap and trade……………..= europe

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    • niterider
      Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:41pm

      The US will never be Europe. A large percentage of our citizens have a gene that fosters a pioneer spirit and risk taking, hence they LEFT and came here…leaving those without the gene to seek a blanket by the fire and a dole check delivered on Fridays in old cities all over europe. Our citizens with the gene may have been lulled to sleep but a sharp poke with the “loss of freedom” stick will wake them up. Wait til they find out nachos are outlawed or only electric cars are at the dealerships or FICA is 70% of their earnings and then….then they will not only howl but raise off that couch with firm grip on that 1911 or AR. I have every faith that Obama will raise our citizens (the ones with the gene from their fore fathers who created this republic) with his socialism stick in the next 4 years.

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  • Hickory
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 9:39pm

    Well, well. You Democrat slugs are getting what you voted for.

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    • Advection
      Posted on November 15, 2012 at 10:10pm

      Yeah, I have zero sympathy for Dems who lose their jobs now because they voted to be laid off.

      But the way, has anyone else noticed a massive increase in begging lately? This was once unheard of where I live, but it has become a common occurrence. I’m afraid as Obama’s economic crash takes hold, these people will stop asking and start demanding.

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