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Keefer

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60. The only thing that worries me

Fri May 2, 2014, 03:57 PM

May 2014

about the job numbers is the fact that 806,000 people stopped looking for work.

"Yet the size of the labor force sank by 806,000. That’s the biggest drop since a 848,000 plunge in October and you have to go all the way back to 1981 to find another 800,000-plus decline. Labor-force changes are measured by the “household” survey that interviews Americans directly."

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"Put another way, two-thirds of the drop in the labor force stemmed from people choosing not to enter in the first place. Normally a

decline takes place when workers exit the labor force."

http://blogs.marketwatch.com/capitolreport/2014/05/02/seemingly-terrific-april-jobs-report-poses-strange-puzzle/

That isn't good news, and it's ONE reason for the drop in the unemployment rate. This needs to change.

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Unemployment, housing, ACA, new jobs showing good numbers: BENGHAZI!!!!!!! [View all] kelliekat44 May 2014 OP

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Why can't they be a bit more concise? Zambero May 2014 #8

In 8 yrs of W, 8 yrs of Raygun, there were HUNDREDS of crimes and real scandals randys1 May 2014 #13

WH News Conf at 11:40am - Will POTUS Get Benghazi Questions? BeyondGeography May 2014 #2

"growing Benghazi controversy?" DetlefK May 2014 #11

Housing and employment aren't too good guys...800,000 less people employed, home sales under $250k Romulox May 2014 #3

Pick a base year....say 2010...then compare then numbers. Everything is relative..nt kelliekat44 May 2014 #4

OK. "In the long run, we're all dead." But right now, May 2, 2014, numbers cited aren't too good. Romulox May 2014 #5

I had to giggle at that one... truebrit71 May 2014 #6

If The Shoe Were On The Other Foot And The Repubs Would Have These Numbers..... global1 May 2014 #12

I would be saying that this is a precarious economy, just the same. nt Romulox May 2014 #18

You're right, but that person will continue to spout anti-Obama spin no matter what you say. stevenleser May 2014 #9

True Bobbie Jo May 2014 #14

LOL. Chip on your shoulder much? You've been nursing a grudge for YEARS now... Romulox May 2014 #16

I've been trying to remember who said that. Thanks for the reminder stevenleser May 2014 #23

So the thing you don't remember *just happens* to be right in line with your present POV? Odd! Romulox May 2014 #24

Why are you on the list of folks who answered a certain way? You mean besides that you did? stevenleser May 2014 #27

I couldn't give a toss about your lists. That's what I was trying to highlight. Romulox May 2014 #28

You're the one who brought it up. I didn't even remember it. nt stevenleser May 2014 #31

Right, but you doubled down on it with the silly list thing. Absolutely ridiculous stuff! nt Romulox May 2014 #33

You are the one who mentioned brought up the idea of a list. nt stevenleser May 2014 #34

You said, "But reminding me of that is useful, because I often get asked..." Romulox May 2014 #37

I do often get asked. And I am glad I have someone to mention. But your #24 is the first mention of stevenleser May 2014 #40

Right, so you'll mention my name, which is stored in something *other* than a list... Romulox May 2014 #41

Actually, since you are the only one, that doesnt qualify as "a list" stevenleser May 2014 #44

Only one of what, Steve? What is this un-list not a list of? Romulox May 2014 #46

You claim to hate rich people for no other reason than they are rich. nt stevenleser May 2014 #50

I've never made such a claim and you can't provide any link to such a claim. It's ludicrous. nt Romulox May 2014 #54

Besides your #16 above? nt stevenleser May 2014 #55

It says, "you told me that I was prejudiced against the rich." That was your accusation. Romulox May 2014 #57

So yes, *besides* my #16, since it obviously says no such thing. Defaming someone when the post is Romulox May 2014 #59

BTW, I didn't answer your weirdo question any way. That's your bizarre fabrication. Romulox May 2014 #30

You're the one who said you did. I am not the one who brought it up or even remembered it. nt stevenleser May 2014 #32

You *just said* you had a list to that effect. This is why you memory isn't to be trusted. nt Romulox May 2014 #35

No, I didn't. I was simply using your words to answer your question. You brought up "a list" and stevenleser May 2014 #36

*You* said it. Then you agreed with and said you'd make further note of it to inform Romulox May 2014 #38

Nope, your comment #24 is the first mention of "a list" nt stevenleser May 2014 #39

Your comment #23 ominously remarks, "But reminding me of that is useful, because I often get asked" Romulox May 2014 #42

At last we are on the same page. That is correct. Then you mentioned "a list". nt stevenleser May 2014 #43

This is pathetic. Store my name in something other than a "list" and you win! Romulox May 2014 #45

Uh huh LondonReign2 May 2014 #25

"So often" no. Several times directly to me? Yes. nt stevenleser May 2014 #26

And you'll mention my name in response why? Any links you can provide??? Romulox May 2014 #47

Besides your #16 above? nt stevenleser May 2014 #48

That's was my recollection of another time you called me names, Steve. Me recalling it doesn't Romulox May 2014 #49

Now you are moving the goalposts that you yourself erected. It wont work. nt stevenleser May 2014 #51

You remind me of Vizini with the cups... Romulox May 2014 #52

That's your reflection in the mirror, not me. nt stevenleser May 2014 #53

Can the "I know you ares..." and back up your ridiculous accusation upthread, ok? nt Romulox May 2014 #56

For those interested in the truth and not pushing right wing talking points. The labor participation okaawhatever May 2014 #15

Rightwing talking points my ass. REALITY is supposed to have a leftwing bias, remember? Romulox May 2014 #17

No, I didn't spin them. I told the truth. You claimed that the drop in the workforce okaawhatever May 2014 #19

Lower labor participation rates bode ill for economic growth and consumer spending. The housing #s Romulox May 2014 #20

I got the press conference confused with another thread. The housing numbers have nothing to do okaawhatever May 2014 #21

The lack of availability of homes has to do with the Fed's monetary policy, which makes it cheaper Romulox May 2014 #22

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