The job crisis in the USA is getting national attention, with the help of the Occupy Wall Street movement. At the same time, many people are still wondering what's the real problem underneath the job crisis? The short answer is -- there is no short answer. On the other hand, a summary of the major factors include:

1. Economy: The economy in the USA is pretty mature. After reaching the mountaintop you normally have to go down the mountain to climb back to the top.
2. Reckless capitalism: As the saying goes, "just because you CAN do something doesn't make it a good idea." Need I say more?
3. Taxes: Taxes are way to high. Why? The tax code factors in greed, corruption and tax evasion. Basically, the tax system accounts for reckless capitalism.
4. Democracy: It always has and always will cost more to operate in a democratic society. Deal with it.
5. Who's the Boss?: Not the tv sitcom but in the real world. Who's the boss - government or the private sector? Everyone loves to hate giving government power, which would mean the power is in the private sector's hands. Now look at the results and judge for yourself.

Of course, there is light at the end of every tunnel, so just hang on for little while longer. In the mean time, moving to China is always an option; China is growing and hiring. let's hope China is as eager to employ Americans as we are eager to open our doors to so many other Countries. Needless to say, but the real problem underneath the USA job crisis involves many factors and it's going to take a hard push (maybe shove) to move matters along.

If you don't have a job and have been out of work for a while any job is welcomed. On the other hand manufacturing an economic crisis to condition workers for lower wages sounds a little cronyism. Is that really the answer? It seems like a no brainer but that's what the GOP candidates are sparring about nowadays. Perry touts that he has created over 2 million jobs in Texas under his watch. Conversely, Ron Paul shot back at Perry during the GOP debate to say that over 700,000 of those jobs were state and local government jobs. It was super funny (ROFL) when Ron Paul stated that he didn't want to offend the Governor for fear Perry might raise his taxes - again. Moreover, on more than one occasion it has been noted that a large number of the jobs created under Perry's watch have been low wage jobs. Basically low wage service level jobs at Carl's Jr. and so on.

So is this where we're going? Use the national deficit as an excuse to push more and more Americans into poverty. This is what seems to be the case. On one end, there's the push to end unemployment insurance. On the other end, the private sector has created little to no jobs, with the exception of the great job Perry is doing in Texas stimulating job grown via Carl's Jr. Woo-hoo, let's give the Governor a big cuban cigar for that one. Go Perry Go! Are low wage jobs the answer? Looks like Perry thinks so...maybe Carl's Jr has a few more job openings. Go get yours before Perry gives that job away to a long term unemployed person begging to get back to work.

In case you haven't heard Texas touts having a strong robust economy while other states are begging for bread. Now let's take a look under the hood and determine if the Texas model for job creation is something other states can adopt. Well for starters what is the Texas model for creating jobs? Well let's look to none other than Texas Governor Rick Perry for answers. As the Governor put it, to create jobs you need to:

1. Keep some of the money [or more precisely not spend all of the money].
2. Low tax rates on job creators.
3. Relaxed government regulations while still accomplishing essential functions.
4. A fair legal system and skilled workforce.

Well those four elements certainly are appealing to businesses and have created a many of jobs in the great state of Texas. What should be noted is that many of such jobs are lower wage jobs not particularly appealing to displaced Middle Class candidates. Also, worth noting is the rather troubling problem Texas has with illegal immigrants. Why? Well are those jobs benefiting illegal immigrants or unemployed Americans? If it's the later, than all Perry. Now if Texas can fine tune the model for the Middle Class it's a sure fire model for job creation other states can surely put to good use. Maybe Massachusetts (Boston) [maybe the tax whiners aren't whining so much now] has done something similar to jumpstart things there big time. Other in desperate need of a lifeline are Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Ohio and California to name just a few.

So the bottom line on the Texas model for job creation is that it depends. It depends on the type and number of jobs as well as the long term projection of such jobs. One thing is certain - at least the state of Texas has a job growth model. Most other states are clueless like a deer staring at headlights while the inevitable approaches.