[riverdawg]

"... scarce jobs in a declining economy."

WTF? 4.9% unemployment rate (December 2005), 4.7% productivity growth (3rd quarter 2005), 4.1% GDP growth (3rd quarter 2005)

Oh, you forgot your /sarc tag ...

[A. Pole]

WTF? 4.9% unemployment rate (December 2005), 4.7% productivity growth (3rd quarter 2005), 4.1% GDP growth (3rd quarter 2005)

Unemployment rate can be a very deceptive thing and GDP growth might coincide with worsening of situation for the majority. Either way, can you explain why in the time of such growth and prosperity the national debt is increasing?