Job Openings Slip To Three Year Low

John Carney 1 May 2024


The number of job openings in the U.S. fell in March to the lowest level in three years and fewer workers were hired, data from the Department of Labor showed Wednesday.

The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, known as JOLTS, showed that employers had posted 8.5 million job openings at the end of March, a decline from the upwardly revised February figure of 8.8 million.

The decline in openings suggests a moderation in the demand for labor, perhaps easing some concerns that a tight labor market could further fuel inflation.

Despite the decline, openings are still elevated compared with the prepandemic era. On the eve of the pandemic, when the labor market was already considered very tight and jobs were booming, there were 7.1 million openings. In 2022, when employers were struggling to entice workers back into positions, openings hit 12 million.

The number of people quitting jobs, meanwhile, declined to 3.3 million from 3.5 million. But private sector quits rose from 3.1 million to 3.3 million. A rising number of quits is seen as a sign that workers have confidence they can easily find better work.

The number of hires fell to 5.5 million from 5.8 million.

https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2024/05/01/job-openings-slip-to-three-year-low/

Is anyone really surprised that it has come to open fascism? I have seen this coming for over a year.

@240B

Yep. "Dark Brandon" was the tip-off.

As in the past, all they needed was a bunch of Jews to blame.

A soldier reenlisted while taped to a Howitzer cannon and that’s awesome
We hope this soldier also got a free four-day weekend out of the deal.

BY KYLE GUNN | PUBLISHED APR 30, 2024 5:48 PM EDT
 
Apair of photos posted by U.S. Army WTF! Moments on Instagram show one way the Army can improve retention. No, not beards (though that wouldn’t hurt), but with a Howitzer and a roll of “100 MPH” tape. Simple, right?


The two photos show a pair of 101st Airborne soldiers, a specialist and his battery commander, taped to 155mm M777 Howitzer gun tubes as the oath of enlistment is administered above their fellow soldiers. Normally, when a service member is taped to something like this it’s considered hazing, but in this case, it’s a sign of a motivated soldier and an officer willing to go above and beyond for their troops.

To outsiders, this might look ridiculous. While that may be true, it’s actually a well-established tradition to do absurd things when a service member reenlists, gets promoted, or even receives an award. Some consider it an informal incentive to keep up the good work, but the truth is most just use it to have some fun and get a cool pic of themselves raising their right hand.

https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/army-soldier-m777-howitzer-cannon-tube/

MTG moves ahead with vote to oust Johnson despite Democrats’ rescue plan
By
Cami Mondeaux
May 1, 2024 9:23 am
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) will move forward with plans to force a confidence vote on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) despite assurances from Democratic leaders to step in to block the effort should it come to the House floor.

Greene will call the motion forward next week, putting a notice on the legislation that would require GOP leaders to bring it to the floor within two legislative days, the Georgia Republican announced on Wednesday. Such a move would tee up the motion for a vote when lawmakers return next week.

”I’m excited about it. And also can’t wait to see my Republican conference show their cards and show who we are. Because voters deserve it,” Greene said.

Greene pointed to Johnson’s tenure as speaker over the last six months, arguing that despite once being a hard-liner himself, the top Republican has since moved to advance Democratic priorities.

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/2986240/mtg-moves-motion-oust-johnson-next-week/

WHAT IRAN’S DRONE ATTACK PORTENDS FOR THE FUTURE OF WARFARE
Joshua A. Schwartz | 04.30.24

What Iran’s Drone Attack Portends for the Future of Warfare
Iran’s attack against Israel on April 14 was historic—it marked the first time that Iran has directly struck Israeli territory from its own soil despite decades of tensions and shadow conflict. Iran utilized around 170 drones in the operation, making it one of the largest drone attacks in history—possibly the largest. As such, the attack epitomizes the increasing reliance on remote, uninhabited systems in modern warfare.

Aerial drones and other types of uninhabited vehicles are undoubtedly key to the future of conflict, but Iran’s attack demonstrates that the current generation of these systems have crucial weaknesses that limit their effectiveness on the battlefield against sophisticated adversaries. In particular, drones are highly susceptible to air defense and thus often do not reach their intended targets. However, Iran’s large-scale use of drones against Israel also illustrates how the military deficiencies of these systems can be leveraged to achieve two higher-order, strategic political goals—limiting escalation and maintaining a strong reputation for resolve.

Defense Is Stronger Than You Might Think

The only thing more striking than the large quantity of drones Iran used in its attack against Israel was the number of those drones that were shot down by Israel and other countries. According to Israeli estimates, over 99 percent of all Iranian weapons used in the attack were intercepted before reaching their targets—including all 170 drones. In part, this reflects the sophistication of Israel’s air defense capabilities and the abilities of the many other countries that helped Israel destroy these drones. But it also highlights something broader—the generally high susceptibility of drones to air defense compared to more traditional inhabited aircraft.

https://mwi.westpoint.edu/what-irans-drone-attack-portends-for-the-future-of-warfare/