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Bernardo de La Paz

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6. Cynicism can promote prudent watchfulness but can also lead astray

Reply to sdfernando (Reply #5)

Wed Jun 18, 2025, 11:47 AM

Jun 18

The Bureau of Labor statistics are calculated by competent unbiased professionals, vouched for by a DU member who worked with them for 30 years.

At some point down the road, there may be interference, but not so far. You can't point to any evidence of interference in their work. Their work is consistent with the work of analysts at independent companies such as ADP and large accounting firms (hence the need for clarity on "they" ).

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US unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels [View all] Omaha Steve Jun 18 OP

Great News FredGarvin Jun 18 #1

Jobs stable, but turnover is down and fed layoffs are delayed due to "deferred resignations" hitting in Sept. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #2

I'm not so sure the picture is as rosy as they are making it look sdfernando Jun 18 #3

The all-purpose "they" is deployed again. Such vagueness deserves a vague response. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #4

They as in orange caligula's administration. sdfernando Jun 18 #5

Cynicism can promote prudent watchfulness but can also lead astray Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #6

I like the reference to the Roman emperor. I would suggest Cantaloupe Caligula. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #9

This country does not have an employment problem. It has a wage problem. everyonematters Jun 18 #7

YES. Major cause of maga angst & of voters drifting away from Democrats who do not address it much Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #8

Agree. everyonematters Jun 18 #10

This is the repuke's ultimate goal wolfie001 Jun 18 #12

A lot of places have difficulty finding or keeping employees JI7 Jun 18 #11

Thanks Biden! Nt BootinUp Jun 18 #13