In a May 30 editorial, The Washington Times wrote: “One of the things Democrats like most about high unemployment is the ability to dole out up to 99 weeks' worth of 'free' money to those without jobs. Instead of seeing an opportunity to deliver political favors, Republicans want to take a chance at reforming a system that desperately needs an overhaul.” The Times further stated that Democrats' “vision of an unemployment system involves encouraging dependency rather than giving a temporary helping hand to someone falling on hard times.”

From the Times editorial:

One of the things Democrats like most about high unemployment is the ability to dole out up to 99 weeks' worth of “free” money to those without jobs. Instead of seeing an opportunity to deliver political favors, Republicans want to take a chance at reforming a system that desperately needs an overhaul. So the House is expected to vote this week on a proposal that would return a bit of flexibility to the states.

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At a May 11 committee hearing, every Democrat voted against the measure. It's obvious their vision of an unemployment system involves encouraging dependency rather than giving a temporary helping hand to someone falling on hard times.

Previously:

Rush: It's “Good” In “Most Ways” That States Are Cutting Unemployment Because It Will “Force People To Try To Go Find Work”

Fox & Friends Interprets Obama's Praise Of Safety Net As Calling For “The United States Of Welfare”

Rush Links Unemployment Insurance To A “Socialist Utopian Dream,” Claims Dems Think Working People “Are The Enemy”

Savage: “Why should a welfare recipient have the right to vote? They're only gonna vote themselves a raise”