Posted on 08/09/2005 9:30:46 AM PDT by CAWats
LOS ANGELES (August 9, 2005) — The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index gained 2.3 points, or 4.7%, reaching 50.9 and pushing it back into positive territory in August, after spending three of the last four months in the economic doldrums.
Over 50 means optimism; below 50 indicates pessimism.
(Excerpt) Read more at investors.com ...
Here we have an economy that's far superior by any sane measure, and the MSM has been panning it so efectively we're just cracking 50%.
Amazing.
Does that mean I can leave the breadline and start looking for work again?
Life in old shantytown is pretty monotonous.
Im starting an employment agency.
...Im starting an employment agency.
You two need to get together-- but remember that 5% unemployment is a labor shortage. IOW, sinanju gets to call the shots.
Yeah, wait till you get my salary and vacation requirements. Nyah, nyah, nyah.
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