6.1%

Political discussions
Post Reply
User avatar
bluehenbillk
Level4
Level4
Posts: 7660
Joined: Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:26 am
I am a fan of: elaware
Location: East Coast/Hawaii

6.1%

Post by bluehenbillk »

That number keeps getting lower & lower & lower....

Discuss
Make Delaware Football Great Again
bandl
Towson
Towson
Posts: 18498
Joined: Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:30 pm

Re: 6.1%

Post by bandl »

According to OSBF 6.93-1=6.1
Ibanez
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 60519
Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:16 pm
I am a fan of: Coastal Carolina

Re: 6.1%

Post by Ibanez »

bandl wrote:According to OSBF 6.93-1=6.1
Asshole! He was a lovely, beautiful human being. A fantastic friend and now he won't return my calls! IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF YOU PRICKS WITH YOUR JOKES!
Turns out I might be a little gay. 89Hen 11/7/17
User avatar
Pwns
Level4
Level4
Posts: 7344
Joined: Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:38 pm
I am a fan of: Georgia Friggin' Southern
A.K.A.: FCS_pwns_FBS (AGS)

Re: 6.1%

Post by Pwns »

Is it a shrinking denominator or is it because of job creation?
Celebrate Diversity.*
*of appearance only. Restrictions apply.
Baldy
Level4
Level4
Posts: 9921
Joined: Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:38 pm
I am a fan of: Georgia Southern

Re: 6.1%

Post by Baldy »

Pwns wrote:Is it a shrinking denominator or is it because of job creation?
The denominator held steady last month so the bleeding has been controlled somewhat. At least the participation rate held steady and there was modest growth across the board. For the first time in a long time, the indicator wasn't boosted by temporary and part time labor, but most of the jobs created were still low wage jobs. :coffee:

For the "new normal" it was a good report. :nod:
User avatar
bluehenbillk
Level4
Level4
Posts: 7660
Joined: Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:26 am
I am a fan of: elaware
Location: East Coast/Hawaii

Re: 6.1%

Post by bluehenbillk »

Wall Street likes it - 17,000 +
Make Delaware Football Great Again
User avatar
ASUG8
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 17570
Joined: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:57 pm
I am a fan of: ASU
Location: SC

Re: 6.1%

Post by ASUG8 »

Is replacing an $80K job with a $40K job the same? I'd be curious what the underemployment rate is now. CNN put a nice spin on it, but a job from 2006 isn't necessarily the same as a job in 2014. :twocents:
User avatar
CID1990
Level5
Level5
Posts: 25486
Joined: Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:40 am
I am a fan of: Pie
A.K.A.: CID 1990
Location: กรุงเทพมหานคร

Re: 6.1%

Post by CID1990 »

It is good news.

Now, like the old man said, "We'll see."
"You however, are an insufferable ankle biting mental chihuahua..." - Clizzoris
User avatar
AZGrizFan
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 59959
Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:40 pm
I am a fan of: Sexual Chocolate
Location: Just to the right of center

Re: 6.1%

Post by AZGrizFan »

ASUG8 wrote:Is replacing an $80K job with a $40K job the same? I'd be curious what the underemployment rate is now. CNN put a nice spin on it, but a job from 2006 isn't necessarily the same as a job in 2014. :twocents:
Hey, get off Joe Biden's ass. He never promised you a rose garden, bitch.
"Ah fuck. You are right." KYJelly, 11/6/12
"The future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam." Barack Obama, 9/25/12
Image
User avatar
CitadelGrad
Level4
Level4
Posts: 5210
Joined: Sun Jul 15, 2007 5:19 pm
I am a fan of: Jack Kerouac
A.K.A.: El Cid
Location: St. Louis

Re: 6.1%

Post by CitadelGrad »

bluehenbillk wrote:That number keeps getting lower & lower & lower....

Discuss
The U-3 is virtually meaningless. Keep looking at the U-6 and other indicators such as the record number who are no longer in the work force, the record number on disability and the record number who are on some form of government assistance.

The large majority of jobs that are being created are low wage and temporary. Also, the rate of job "growth" isn't keeping up with the number of people like recent high school and college graduates who are looking for work.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."

- Thomas Jefferson, in letter to William S. Smith, 1787

Image
User avatar
CID1990
Level5
Level5
Posts: 25486
Joined: Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:40 am
I am a fan of: Pie
A.K.A.: CID 1990
Location: กรุงเทพมหานคร

Re: 6.1%

Post by CID1990 »

One thing that is amazing is how unemployment can be down but so is GDP.

How can that be oh economic sages?
"You however, are an insufferable ankle biting mental chihuahua..." - Clizzoris
User avatar
BDKJMU
Level5
Level5
Posts: 36373
Joined: Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:59 am
I am a fan of: JMU
A.K.A.: BDKJMU
Location: Philly Burbs

Re: 6.1%

Post by BDKJMU »

Baldy wrote:
Pwns wrote:Is it a shrinking denominator or is it because of job creation?
The denominator held steady last month so the bleeding has been controlled somewhat. At least the participation rate held steady and there was modest growth across the board. For the first time in a long time, the indicator wasn't boosted by temporary and part time labor, but most of the jobs created were still low wage jobs. :coffee:

For the "new normal" it was a good report. :nod:
True it held steady. Still the # if people not in labor force rose:

People Not In Labor Force Rise To New Record, Participation Rate Remains At 35 Year Lows
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-07-0 ... -year-lows" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
JMU Football:
4 Years FBS: 40-11 (.784). Highest winning percentage & least losses of all of G5 2022-2025.
Sun Belt East Champions: 2022, 2023, 2025
Sun Belt Champions: 2025
Top 25 ranked: 2022, 2023, 2025
CFP: 2025
JoltinJoe
Level4
Level4
Posts: 7050
Joined: Sun Jul 15, 2007 6:42 pm

Re: 6.1%

Post by JoltinJoe »

bluehenbillk wrote:Wall Street likes it - 17,000 +
Wall Street loves cheap labor. I really don't think Wall Street/the Dow are genuine markers for American prosperity any more. These numbers only tell you that the investment class is prospering. What you really want to see is high consumer confidence, higher rates of spending and saving, etc., for the broader picture.
User avatar
BDKJMU
Level5
Level5
Posts: 36373
Joined: Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:59 am
I am a fan of: JMU
A.K.A.: BDKJMU
Location: Philly Burbs

Re: 6.1%

Post by BDKJMU »

CitadelGrad wrote:
bluehenbillk wrote:That number keeps getting lower & lower & lower....

Discuss
The U-3 is virtually meaningless.Keep looking at the U-6 and other indicators such as the record number who are no longer in the work force, the record number on disability and the record number who are on some form of government assistance.

The large majority of jobs that are being created are low wage and temporary. Also, the rate of job "growth" isn't keeping up with the number of people like recent high school and college graduates who are looking for work.
Exactly. The U6 is still over 12%. Someone wake me when it drops below 10%.

http://www.portalseven.com/employment/u ... ate_u6.jsp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The labor force participation rate is still at a 35 year low of 62.8%. Someone wake me when it gets back above 65%:
Image
JMU Football:
4 Years FBS: 40-11 (.784). Highest winning percentage & least losses of all of G5 2022-2025.
Sun Belt East Champions: 2022, 2023, 2025
Sun Belt Champions: 2025
Top 25 ranked: 2022, 2023, 2025
CFP: 2025
User avatar
BDKJMU
Level5
Level5
Posts: 36373
Joined: Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:59 am
I am a fan of: JMU
A.K.A.: BDKJMU
Location: Philly Burbs

Re: 6.1%

Post by BDKJMU »

Gallup
U3 6.6%
U6 15.7%
http://www.gallup.com/poll/125639/Gallu ... force.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Now you can believe Gallup's #s or the BLS's. Remember, the BLS were caught manipulating the unemployment data before the 2012 election ostensibly to help Obama's reelection.
JMU Football:
4 Years FBS: 40-11 (.784). Highest winning percentage & least losses of all of G5 2022-2025.
Sun Belt East Champions: 2022, 2023, 2025
Sun Belt Champions: 2025
Top 25 ranked: 2022, 2023, 2025
CFP: 2025
Baldy
Level4
Level4
Posts: 9921
Joined: Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:38 pm
I am a fan of: Georgia Southern

Re: 6.1%

Post by Baldy »

BDKJMU wrote:
Baldy wrote: The denominator held steady last month so the bleeding has been controlled somewhat. At least the participation rate held steady and there was modest growth across the board. For the first time in a long time, the indicator wasn't boosted by temporary and part time labor, but most of the jobs created were still low wage jobs. :coffee:

For the "new normal" it was a good report. :nod:
True it held steady. Still the # if people not in labor force rose:

People Not In Labor Force Rise To New Record, Participation Rate Remains At 35 Year Lows
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-07-0 ... -year-lows" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Which holds true Citgrads statement that the number of jobs created isn't keeping up with population growth.

For a normal economy, any number south of 325,000 is not good, period. However, in the Obama era of lesser expectations, it was a good number for them. :ohno:
User avatar
mrklean
Level3
Level3
Posts: 3794
Joined: Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:06 am
I am a fan of: Georgia Southern Uni.
Location: Stockbridge, GA

Re: 6.1%

Post by mrklean »

4 more YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ImageImage
FROM DA DURTY SOUTH!
User avatar
ASUG8
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 17570
Joined: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:57 pm
I am a fan of: ASU
Location: SC

Re: 6.1%

Post by ASUG8 »

mrklean wrote:4 more YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is your second reminder that the election is in 2016, so we're thankfully nearly done with this buffoon.
User avatar
DSUrocks07
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 5339
Joined: Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:32 pm
I am a fan of: Delaware State
A.K.A.: phillywild305
Location: The 9th Circle of Hellaware

Re: 6.1%

Post by DSUrocks07 »

ASUG8 wrote:
mrklean wrote:4 more YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is your second reminder that the election is in 2016, so we're thankfully nearly done with this buffoon.
:lol:

Although I suspect that we'll see the "Obama Third Termers" to start making noise early next year.

He'll probably get a record number of write in votes however.
MEAC, last one out turn off the lights.

@phillywild305 FB
User avatar
SeattleGriz
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 19059
Joined: Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:41 am
I am a fan of: Montana
A.K.A.: PhxGriz

Re: 6.1%

Post by SeattleGriz »

Ibanez wrote:
bandl wrote:According to OSBF 6.93-1=6.1
Asshole! He was a lovely, beautiful human being. A fantastic friend and now he won't return my calls! IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF YOU PRICKS WITH YOUR JOKES!
He gave his kidney to me, but alas I don't know where he sent it, for I never got it. I wasn't smart enough apparently.
Everything is better with SeattleGriz
Ibanez
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 60519
Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:16 pm
I am a fan of: Coastal Carolina

Re: 6.1%

Post by Ibanez »

SeattleGriz wrote:
Ibanez wrote: Asshole! He was a lovely, beautiful human being. A fantastic friend and now he won't return my calls! IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF YOU PRICKS WITH YOUR JOKES!
He gave his kidney to me, but alas I don't know where he sent it, for I never got it. I wasn't smart enough apparently.
You needed an algorithm to decide the tracking number. Dumbass.
Turns out I might be a little gay. 89Hen 11/7/17
User avatar
SeattleGriz
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 19059
Joined: Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:41 am
I am a fan of: Montana
A.K.A.: PhxGriz

Re: 6.1%

Post by SeattleGriz »

Ibanez wrote:
SeattleGriz wrote:
He gave his kidney to me, but alas I don't know where he sent it, for I never got it. I wasn't smart enough apparently.
You needed an algorithm to decide the tracking number. Dumbass.
I'm so STUPID STUPID STUPID!
Everything is better with SeattleGriz
Post Reply