Will be BS if the Jobs report isn't released Fri

[BDKJMU]

It will show an upward revision from last month, and the #s likely will be bad, which will hurt Obama. It would be an absolute crock if they don't get it released before the elecdtion, as it could sway the election..
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2012/10/ ... bs-report/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[BlueHen86]

It will show an upward revision from last month, and the #s likely will be bad, which will hurt Obama. It would be an absolute crock if they don't get it released before the elecdtion, as it could sway the election..
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2012/10/ ... bs-report/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If it's withheld to protect the President, then I agree, it's a crock.

If it's withheld because of the storm, then so be it. Won't be the first time a report has been delayed.

[Wedgebuster]

Nobody cares about reports, the lines are drawn, and everybody knows what line you stand behind.

[93henfan]

Nobody cares about reports, the lines are drawn, and everybody knows what line you stand behind.

This is way off. I and all my friends are waiting for the last jobs report to make our decision on who to vote for. If its not released Friday, we're all voting for Obama. If we don't get this critical piece of data, we can only assume that the President is doing a terrific job.

[89Hen]

Nobody cares about reports, the lines are drawn, and everybody knows what line you stand behind.

At 47-47 in Ohio I'd say it's a big deal.

[BlueHen86]

If the report is good for Obama the conks will say the report is a lie.

[89Hen]

If the report is good for Obama the conks will say the report is a lie.

Considering every recent report has been downgraded in the following weeks...

[BlueHen86]

If the report is good for Obama the conks will say the report is a lie.

Considering every recent report has been downgraded in the following weeks...

That doesn't mean the anyone is lying, it just brings the methodology into question.

But hey, nice job laying the groundwork in case you need to spin away on Friday.

[89Hen]

Considering every recent report has been downgraded in the following weeks...

That doesn't mean the anyone is lying, it just brings the methodology into question.

But hey, nice job laying the groundwork in case you need to spin away on Friday.

Wouldn't the numbers being revised both up and down bring the methodolgy into question?

[BlueHen86]

That doesn't mean the anyone is lying, it just brings the methodology into question.

But hey, nice job laying the groundwork in case you need to spin away on Friday.

Wouldn't the numbers being revised both up and down bring the methodolgy into question?

Consistently one way gives me the impression that something is being done incorrectly every time. But I see what you a alluding to, it does leave open the possibility that something is being done intentionally for the Presidents benefit.

Up and down would give me the impression that someone doesn't know what they are doing.

[89Hen]

Wouldn't the numbers being revised both up and down bring the methodolgy into question?

Consistently one way gives me the impression that something is being done incorrectly every time. But I see what you a alluding to, it does leave open the possibility that something is being done intentionally for the Presidents benefit.

Up and down would give me the impression that someone doesn't know what they are doing.

Which is worse, incompetent or deceitful?

[BlueHen86]

Consistently one way gives me the impression that something is being done incorrectly every time. But I see what you a alluding to, it does leave open the possibility that something is being done intentionally for the Presidents benefit.

Up and down would give me the impression that someone doesn't know what they are doing.

Which is worse, incompetent or deceitful?

I would say deceitful, but I don't think that is the case.

[Grizalltheway]

Consistently one way gives me the impression that something is being done incorrectly every time. But I see what you a alluding to, it does leave open the possibility that something is being done intentionally for the Presidents benefit.

Up and down would give me the impression that someone doesn't know what they are doing.

Which is worse, incompetent or deceitful?

Why don't you go shack up with spandos, conspiracy boy?

[BlueHen86]

Which is worse, incompetent or deceitful?

Why don't you go shack up with spandos, conspiracy boy?

He's not spanos, but he is trying to have his cake and eat it too. He says the report is a big deal, but he is also laying the ground work to discredit the report if it's good for the President.

[CitadelGrad]

Nobody cares about reports, the lines are drawn, and everybody knows what line you stand behind.

This is way off. I and all my friends are waiting for the last jobs report to make our decision on who to vote for. If its not released Friday, we're all voting for Obama. If we don't get this critical piece of data, we can only assume that the President is doing a terrific job.

You're kidding, right? Please tell me you are kidding.

[BlueHen86]

This is way off. I and all my friends are waiting for the last jobs report to make our decision on who to vote for. If its not released Friday, we're all voting for Obama. If we don't get this critical piece of data, we can only assume that the President is doing a terrific job.

You're kidding, right? Please tell me you are kidding.

I'm pretty sure that he was kidding. At least I hope so.

[Ibanez]

This is way off. I and all my friends are waiting for the last jobs report to make our decision on who to vote for. If its not released Friday, we're all voting for Obama. If we don't get this critical piece of data, we can only assume that the President is doing a terrific job.

You're kidding, right? Please tell me you are kidding.

He is joking. We all know he is a Jill Stein fan.

[89Hen]

Why don't you go shack up with spandos, conspiracy boy?

He's not spanos, but he is trying to have his cake and eat it too. He says the report is a big deal, but he is also laying the ground work to discredit the report if it's good for the President.

Not completely.

1. Delayed and bad = suspicious
2. On time and good = grain of salt (based on the most recent ones that have been overstated)
3. On time and bad = bad for Obama
4. Delayed and good = my bad

[DSUrocks07]

Unemployment rises to 7.9 percent; economy adds 171,000 jobs in October.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/11 ... 1000-jobs/

[Gil Dobie]

Unemployment rises to 7.9 percent; economy adds 171,000 jobs in October.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/11 ... 1000-jobs/

Not much change, probably minimal affect on voters.

[kalm]

It will show an upward revision from last month, and the #s likely will be bad, which will hurt Obama. It would be an absolute crock if they don't get it released before the elecdtion, as it could sway the election..
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2012/10/ ... bs-report/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

False alarm.

[Ibanez]

Unemployment rises to 7.9 percent; economy adds 171,000 jobs in October.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/11 ... 1000-jobs/

What is the REAL unemployment number? It's closer to 15%.

[kalm]

Unemployment rises to 7.9 percent; economy adds 171,000 jobs in October.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/11 ... 1000-jobs/

What is the REAL unemployment number? It's closer to 15%.

Sssshhhhh. That was only relevant when this was still Bush's recession.

[CitadelGrad]

The U-6 (real unemployment rate) is 14.6%.

[kalm]

The U-6 (real unemployment rate) is 14.6%.

Not to defend Obama's policies but where was it in 2009? I remember progressive economist quoting the U6 a ton back then. Now it's fashionable for conks I guess.