A Hundred Anxious Days

In a South Carolina Town Where the Downturn Has Deepened Since the Inauguration, Two Obama Supporters Have Struggled, Going From ’Fired Up’ to Tired Out Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Apr 26, 2009 - 12:54 PM PDT
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Apr 26, 2009 - 12:54 PM PDT

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Kaizar Campwala
4.2
by Kaizar Campwala - Apr. 26, 2009

The Post parallels Obama's first hundred days in office with this feature that will resonate with anyone who has been unemployed lately. Authentic and moving, it's a recommended Sunday read.

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Janet H Woods
4.4
by Janet H Woods - Apr. 27, 2009

Yes. It tells the story of unemployment in Greenwood, SC, through the eyes of the unemployed ... which makes it real.

Unemployment is among the most heart-breaking effects of the recession, and will probably be the last step in recovery.

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U B
4.0
by U B - Apr. 26, 2009

One of the best articles I've read about the way the economic crisis is affecting people. Not statistic laden, not full of academics, just a very close look at the lives of two women who have been struggling with employment and housing issues.

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derek g
2.3
by derek g - Apr. 30, 2009

It is an in-depth story, I just dont know what im supposed to take away from it? what point is trying to be made here?

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Ulis Byrd
2.6
by Ulis Byrd - Apr. 28, 2009

No, this is not quality journalism. Any reporter with little or no experience could write the same story of any southern town. Southern towns are racially divided along political lines. (Democrats, black; Repubician, white)

I am a South Carolinian living in a neighboring county to Greenwood. Replace the words "Greenwood County" with "Laurens County" the basic facts would not change. Therefore, the writer did not show any depth or any new insight in the way things are viewed in this part of the country.

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Elizabeth Shepard
4.7
by Elizabeth Shepard - Apr. 27, 2009

It talks about real people describing daily struggles that are being repeated across our country. It helps me keep my perspective that I am very fortunate.

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Lorraine Brown
5.0
by Lorraine Brown - Apr. 27, 2009

Yes. I think this article reports the true feelings of these people.

I think we must give Pres. Obama time to do the things that need to be set into motion. Our nation is changing and we must change our thinking. Were are the Senators and State leaders? Why are these people not helping these communities with State funded programs.

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Dell Hill
3.9
by Dell Hill - Apr. 27, 2009

Yes, it is quality journalism because the author refrained from personal opinion and simply told a story that is being repeated, in one form or another, all over the country.

While I can commiserate with the lady, I honestly feel she's now getting exactly what she and millions of others voted for back in November. I'm sorry, but you voted for a dream and elected a nightmare.

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