The Real Unemployment Numbers, 17.3%
The latest job numbers came out this morning and everybody is still holding their breath, but thinking about relaxing just a wee bit because the 10% unemployment rate didn't change. Don't. They are spinning these numbers, and of course, not giving the full picture (as usual). There seems to be some encouraging news from different industry sectors with the belief that the worst is behind us and that business may start hiring in a few months time. This would be the time to stop spending the stimulus on "shovel ready" projects that never happen and divert that cash towards tax…