[ClearCase_guy]

Just like the Global Warming data, unemployment figures are filtered through algorithms. There are mathematical formulas which seem to currently indicate that unemployment is getting a bit better. But are those formulas accurate? Are the seasonal adjustment figures being overdone?

I would say that an overwhelming number of calls at state agencies is concrete proof that things are not as rosy as the government figures indicate.

Once again, the government is just lying to us.

[Ronbo1948]

A wise man once said, “Reality can only be avoided for so long.”

[Red in Blue PA]

We should use U6 as the real unemployment number. This is the only number which could be used for apples to apples comarison for say, comparisons with the Great Depression, as that was the number used then.

(U6 is currently over 17%)

[homegroan]

I wonder if the people who ran out of regular benefits and are now on Extended and High Extended Benefits are counted?

[algernonpj]

See post #31