Maybe it is just because of the area in which I live (the NYC metro area), but any story that pretends the Greater Depression ever ended is from Bizarro World. There has been no recovery here, just more jobs lost/employers leaving and a steady stream of foreigners coming in to replace the disappearing American populations that were the mainstay of the area in days past. The whole economy here is increasingly based on wealth transfers from taxpayers in other parts of the country (as well as debt).
My other favorite is inflation is non-existent.
Just the other day I bought a pack of underwear at Target Same bran, same quantity, I bought at the same store 5 years ago.
This week they were almost $15. Back then, they were around $10.
Anyone who says inflation does not exist must work for the government or the media.