It’s because they be lying and have been for decades!
The problem is IBD like other rags have promoted this lie to aid proping up our socialist government rulers.
They have always like the lap dogs the media is reported these fake numbers like good little socialists.
“Lying” would mean that the left knows/understands reality and is intentionally making false statements to deceive. I honestly don’t think most on the left are lying —because they’re just not smart enough. —mho...
Wait a sec, this article is from the IBD. You're saying that they IBD is lying and that the 'true' unemployment rate is really 4.8%?