Jackson Free Press

Rev. Cletus: "This is your car sales pastor coming to you live from WGSR radio. I have a very special program dedicated to the recently unemployed, the dwindling middle class and struggling poor folk. On today's Rev. Cletus Car Sales Church Broadcast, Sister Encouragement has an important message to uplift and motivate the hopeless masses."

Sister Encouragement: "For the common man and woman, the summer of 2011 looks like a season to remember. While investors work to recover from the roller-coaster ride of the stock market, thousands of unemployed workers recall that dreadful day of the surprise lay off from the company.

Indeed, these desperate times have influenced some folk to commit desperate acts.

"From my perspective, the world is a ghetto dealing with the inner city blues. It makes you want to holler, weep, wail, scream and throw up both your hands, right?

"I say, 'don't give up.' The so-called bad break or setback could be a blessing in disguise. Use this possible double-dip recession as an opportunity to develop, enhance or discover those hidden talents the good Lord gave you. Let the rich corporations hoard their large profits and send jobs over seas. This is a great time for disenfranchised people to work together to develop food, clothes and business co-operatives.

"Therefore, I encourage you all to take a chance to do things for yourselves, because you're tired of beating your heads against the wall and making profits for someone else.

"Stay encouraged and be blessed."