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U.S. Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Declines to 8.6%

AdamT said:
Did the unemployment rate drop by .4%? Did the private sector create 140,000 new jobs?
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You just cannot admit that you are wrong on any issue, 315,000 dropped out of the labor force last month and that doesn't matter because the unemployment rate dropped. Like all liberals you cannot seem to figure out how 120,000 net job gain can cause an unemployment rated drop of .4%.
 
AdamT said:
Did you notice that there are fewer frustrated job seakers than there were a year ago? That there were more people who chose to leave their jobs? That there were fewer people who were laid off? That the unemployment rate dropped almost half a percentage point?

You should take something for your Obama derangement syndrome. The jobs report was obviously positive.
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The drop in the number of "frustrated job seekers" might just coincide with the fewer amount of job seekers. The fact is that the work force has taken a downward turn since last year when we're being told it's much better and on our way to a full recovery. It's simply number manipulation and a campaign ploy at best.
 
Boo Radley said:
Been done already. But I think you know full well what the Fox folks have been saying. :2funny:
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No, I do not what Fox folks have been saying.

If you are going to make a claim as to what Fox¨says you should provide a link.

No offense , but all Leftists should always submit links with any claim they make.
 
Hare said:
The drop in the number of "frustrated job seekers" might just coincide with the fewer amount of job seekers. The fact is that the work force has taken a downward turn since last year when we're being told it's much better and on our way to a full recovery. It's simply number manipulation and a campaign ploy at best.
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Yeah, maybe. Or maybe not. Either way, I don't hear anywone claiming it's much better or that a full recovery is just around the corner.

It's just a modest improvement and that's generally how it's been portrayed.
 
AdamT said:
Yeah, maybe. Or maybe not. Either way, I don't hear anywone claiming it's much better or that a full recovery is just around the corner.

It's just a modest improvement and that's generally how it's been portrayed.
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Sure, and if it holds in January that is good news. There won´t be. or shouldn´t be, many who would hope for a long term economic slump just so their guy can be proved right.
 
Grant said:
No, I do not what Fox folks have been saying.

If you are going to make a claim as to what Fox¨says you should provide a link.

No offense , but all Leftists should always submit links with any claim they make.
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I have already. And clips, those are pretty straight forward. J tried to show them to be mistaken and failed. But as it is easy to fine, and I've linked them several times, you can either read the threads with them, or look yourself.

You might also notice I don't say rightest, or wingnuts, or any of the silliness you do with leftist. I speak to inaccurate sources. Both sides have those. wouldn't it be nice if you knew what you were actually agruing against? :coffeepap
 
hazlnut said:
Because nobody every retires or dies anymore???

Think man, think.
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Good question. Is that 150,000 net? I don't know. My point is still valid. The workforce continues to grow and the new jobs, however many or few, are not keeping up. Still, a few new jobs are a few new jobs.
 
Thunder said:
so, if unemployment drops down to 7% by November, Obama is a shoe-in?
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If he can get another million or so to drop out of the labor force he is a shoe-in. Seems that is he economic policy and of course he will have your support regardless.
 
Thunder said:
so, if unemployment drops down to 7% by November, Obama is a shoe-in?
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It's going to take a hell of a lot more than a half-way decent unemployment rate to get Obama re-elected.
 
Thunder said:
so, if unemployment drops down to 7% by November, Obama is a shoe-in?
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Not accroding to Pelosi's opinion on unemployment at 4.4%. Oh...wait...never mind..that was with a REPUBLICAN president.

Regardless...Obama is a shoe in even if unemployment is at 20%. Wait...it is.
 
apdst said:
It's going to take a hell of a lot more than a half-way decent unemployment rate to get Obama re-elected.
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True! It will also require a completely lame GOP candidate. Oh wait.... :lol:
 
AdamT said:
True! It will also require a completely lame GOP candidate. Oh wait.... :lol:
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Actually, the Reublican candidate will have to die, the week before the election. I think Obama's chances would be slim as hell, even then.

Let's face it...what does he have to run on? More of the same? I think you know that's not going to work.
 
apdst said:
Actually, the Reublican candidate will have to die, the week before the election. I think Obama's chances would be slim as hell, even then.

Let's face it...what does he have to run on? More of the same? I think you know that's not going to work.
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Why apparently he is running ona whole slew of seasonal minimum wage retail jobs that happen every year and typically last about 2 months.Thats building your house on some serious quicksand right there...but hey...all he has to do is throw out that little Jedi mind trick to the mouthbreathers and they swallow it every time.

Ive said it before...I dont think there is any way he doesnt win reelection. He has the 47% ers...the crippled and dependent pets addicted to the handouts in his pocket. He has all the mindless OWS types...the rebels without a clue. And if he needs to he will pass and EO for amnesty granting voter rights to illegal immigrants just before the election. This is truly in the bag.

And lets be honest...the GOP isnt exactly fielding a viable alternative...
 
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VanceMack said:
Why apparently he is running ona whole slew of seasonal minimum wage retail jobs that happen every year and typically last about 2 months.Thats building your house on some serious quicksand right there...but hey...all he has to do is throw out that little Jedi mind trick to the mouthbreathers and they swallow it every time.

Ive said it before...I dont think there is any way he doesnt win reelection. He has the 47% ers...the crippled and dependent pets addicted to the handouts in his pocket. He has all the mindless OWS types...the rebels without a clue. And if he needs to he will pass and EO for amnesty granting voter rights to illegal immigrants just before the election. This is truly in the bag.

And lets be honest...the GOP isnt exactly fielding a viable alternative...
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I think Romney would make an excellent President and leave poor Obama in his dust during any debates.

Once BHO is away from his teleprompter he´s toast.

Romney certainly has an impressive bio.

Mitt Romney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 
apdst said:
Actually, the Reublican candidate will have to die, the week before the election
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while sexually molesting an animal. then, maybe.
 
apdst said:
Actually, the Reublican candidate will have to die, the week before the election. I think Obama's chances would be slim as hell, even then.

Let's face it...what does he have to run on? More of the same? I think you know that's not going to work.
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The problem for the Republicans is that they cannot talk down to people as easily as the Democrats. The Democrat leaders feel their followers are not that bright, with some justification, whereas Republicans assume the electorate knows something about economics, etc.

This puts them at a disadvantage in relating to a great many people. Unless there is a villain in the piece (racists, the rich, etc.) the Dem supporters don't get it.
 
Conservative said:
Did you notice that 1.7 million are no longer in the labor force this year vs. last year thus aren't counted as unemployed? What is it about the Obama economic plan that you support?
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Yes, but the question is how many of those 1.7 million no longer in the labor force are baby boomers retiring?
 
PeteEU said:
Yes, but the question is how many of those 1.7 million no longer in the labor force are baby boomers retiring?
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Over 400,000 per week are applying for first time unemployment claims meaning that the jobs just aren't there so the claim about baby boomers retiring are just another diversion from reality. We have a growing population and yet a declining labor force. How do you reconcile the two?
 
PeteEU said:
Yes, but the question is how many of those 1.7 million no longer in the labor force are baby boomers retiring?
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We are still averaging a net 125k increase in the available labor force every month. That's why we don't have real expansion until we add 300k jobs a month.
 
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