You are right. The "unemployment" numbers we've been hearing all along are not really accurate because after one has exhausted the unemployment benefits available, that person is DROPPED from the unemployment statistics. With the outsourcing of jobs, the unofficial illegal immigrant "guest workers," etc; this is a MUCH more common occurrence than our government will EVER acknowledge. The only reason we see a spike is because of the higher number of NEW claims.

This economy is great for CEOs and investors who have made enough wealth to be uber-rich. The rest of us, including those of us who are desperately trying to hang on to their shrinking sliver of the middle class, are suffering terribly under this economy. As for me; my income isn't keeping up with inflation and I feel like I'm a working class dog just trying to keep up with the bills! It shouldn't be that way for one of my age and education. Thank God I have education and a skill or I would REALLY be f***ed.