We've had the pleasure of arguing this topic with die-hard liberals. One particular conversation, two months ago, went like this:
Liberal: You have no idea how bad this [economy] is. There are more comparisons with the Great Depression now than anytime since.
Karl: Isn't the un-employment rate at 4.7%? Hasn't it been lower under Bush than anytime since the rate was tracked?
Liberal (agitated): You don't understand! That doesn't mean those are good jobs.
Karl (feigning ignorance): But still, more are working now than ever before, right?
Liberal (from the high horse): That is not a useful calculation. There are people that aren't working that aren't counted.
Karl (w/ confused look): But the employment calculation is the same now as before, right? They didn't change the calculation method under Bush, did they?
Liberal (cornered): You watch Fox News, don't you?!
Karl: Isn't the un-employment rate at 4.7%? Hasn't it been lower under Bush than anytime since the rate was tracked?
Liberal (agitated): You don't understand! That doesn't mean those are good jobs.
Karl (feigning ignorance): But still, more are working now than ever before, right?
Liberal (from the high horse): That is not a useful calculation. There are people that aren't working that aren't counted.
Karl (w/ confused look): But the employment calculation is the same now as before, right? They didn't change the calculation method under Bush, did they?
Liberal (cornered): You watch Fox News, don't you?!
Ahh, checkmate!
By the way, employment is now at 5%. But, that has NOTHING to do with the recent 40% increase in the minimum wage!
So, it was refreshing to see Red Planet Cartoon make this point in one simple cartoon. Another Ushanka Tip to RPC!
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