[Oceander]

I didn't say it was limited to that; try reading something other than your own preconceived notions.

Clearly, as ought to have been obvious to even a liberal, I oversimplified the case so that the confused could try and get a handle on what was going into the statistic - to the extent that you want to make that a more nuanced statement - great, pile on in - but don't go off all half-cocked putting words into my mouth that I didn't say. And to cut you off at the pass before you get there - yes, I did say that it was, in general terms, based on the numbers of people filing unemployment claims - I did not, however (as you are implying I did) say that it was limited to that.

[NC28203]

>>>I didn't say it was limited to that; try reading something other than your own preconceived notions.

That wasn't aimed at you. You'll note the poster of #30, who was also addressed in my reply, wrote "Once unemployment benefits expire - you are no longer considered unemployed!"

I was just trying to clear up a common misperception for the confused poster as well as several others on this thread.