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Originally Posted by Destroyer
They changed the formula a few months ago so it would look like unemployment has gotten better. It hasn't..it's as bad as it has been, and if anything it's getting worse. They're lying to you.
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Talking strictly about the unemployment rate (currently 8.3%) you're going to have to show me from some source where you think they changed the way it is calculated in the last few months. The BLS calls people every month and asks them if they are working or not and if not are they looking for work . Period....the unemployment benefits running out is not even factored into this number.....the number is not accurate by any means I'm sure but when its going up things are getting worse and when its going down things are getting better. Period. "Better" being a relative term as compared to last month, not the 1980's or Pre-Obama or whatever period you want to compare it to. Yes I know those working now arent making what they used to and the underemployed numbers and all that...but last month they were not working at all according to the survey and this month they are.
Blue beat me to my final point....the only reason I engage in these conversations is when I see these emails/stories that float around that are so misleading it just makes me nuts. Most people will not even click on the link that's attached and read the story which many times directly contradicts what's stated in the opening sentence..... and also thanks to BlueRunner I have a new word in my dictionary...."propagandatized"
