[sarcasm]

The U.S. economy has, on average, had a 5% increase in the number of jobs within 18 months of the end of a recession - think that this number of jobs will be created? Want to bet on this number?

[Toddsterpatriot]

Well considering the recession ended in November of 2001 that would mean by May 2003 creating 6.8 million jobs. So, I'd say no, I don't want to take that bet.