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[Man-is-Obsolete]

It's so frustrating Republicans and more specifically Trump take all the credit for this.

 

[ReplacementPelican]

reminds me of

thanks democrats

That's amazing - no way people actually don't think about this for more than a couple of seconds and go 'oh, yeah.'

 

[kromeo]

That's amazing - no way people actually don't think about this for more than a couple of seconds and go 'oh, yeah.'

I think you overestimate people

 

[Woorloog]

lol

I just compared it to the NYT-article.

Holy fuck... What would happen if there were two Republican presidents in a row? That would probably destroy the entire American economy, and the world economy while at it...

 

[NyMartin90]

lol

I just compared it to the NYT-article.

Surprised it was that good for Reagan.

Also surprised it was that good for G. W. before the 2008 crash.

 

[Man-is-Obsolete]

That's amazing - no way people actually don't think about this for more than a couple of seconds and go 'oh, yeah.'

It's because Dems are terrible at simple messaging. This shouldn't be the sole reason used by Dems to for them but it is an excellent way of saying "and here's proof!"

 

[rjinaz]

I think you overestimate people

I think they meant the opposite, like, there is no way people that see this give it much thought and recognize the FAKE NEWS here. But maybe I read the post wrong.

 

[Whompa02]

so .2% better than Obama left

wow...it's nothing.

 

[flkraven]

1. ”Unemployment is a totally phony number." May 31, 2014
   
2. ”Our real unemployment is anywhere from 18 to 20 percent. Don't believe the 5.6. Don't believe it." June 16, 2015
   
3. ”Nobody has jobs. ... It is not a real economy. It is a phony set of numbers. They cooked the books." Oct. 11, 2015
   
4. ”You hear a 5 percent unemployment rate. It's such a phony number. That number was put in for presidents and for politicians so that they look good to the people." May 24, 2016

19 times Trump called jobs numbers ‘fake' before they made him look good

reminds me of

thanks democrats

What is so funny about this is that the clearly more-relevant number would be the unemployment rate for their last 100 days in office.

 

[Chmpocalypse]

Considering this is his doing and not trump's, thanks Obama!

 

[SapientWolf]

reminds me of

thanks democrats

This is beautiful.

 

[Tigress]

What a fraud.

Give your thanks to Obama, though.

You know his audience won't. Even though they were quick to blame Obama for anything that happened right when he started. Long as it was something bad.

 

[Beartruck]

He is continuing the steady trend that was started by Obama almost 8 years ago.
He hasn't even done anything that would significantly affect these numbers, yet.

He is literally just taking credit for Obamas work.

It's an old white man tradition.

 

[Ovid]

1. “Unemployment is a totally phony number.” May 31, 2014
   
2. “Our real unemployment is anywhere from 18 to 20 percent. Don't believe the 5.6. Don't believe it.” June 16, 2015
   
3. “Nobody has jobs. … It is not a real economy. It is a phony set of numbers. They cooked the books.” Oct. 11, 2015
   
4. “You hear a 5 percent unemployment rate. It's such a phony number. That number was put in for presidents and for politicians so that they look good to the people.” May 24, 2016

19 times Trump called jobs numbers ‘fake’ before they made him look good



What is so funny about this is that the clearly more-relevant number would be the unemployment rate for their last 100 days in office.

That's what you call an opportunist.

 

[Ithil]

You know his audience won't. Even though they were quick to blame Obama for anything that happened right when he started. Long as it was something bad.

When numbers were good under Obama, they called the numbers fake. Now Obama's continued good numbers are not only real, but somehow belong to Trump because they have zero interest in real logic or thought, only in feeling like their sports team is "winning".

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Bandaid on a gunshot wound.

 

[Measley]

Trump started taking credit for the job numbers during his first month in office. I remember Sean Spicer saying that the job numbers didn't count under Obama, but they count under Trump.

Media just let that one ride for some reason.....

 

[cakely]

Thanks, Obama!

 

[Astral Dog]

Well huh, good for those people getting jobs at least not everything is a disaster 😕

 

[eso76]

more like
"Excellent jobs numbers just released - and I didn't even do anything !"

 

[1.21Gigawatts]

reminds me of

thanks democrats

Goebbels would shed a tear of pride.

 

[TarNaru33]

He really doesn't understand how jobs work does he?

Unfortunately, majority of U.S do not and that is why he will get credit for this from almost all major media outlets despite having very little to do with this job increase. If anything all he did that was positive on this, is staying out of it.

 

[mclem]

They're not lying, they're purposefully omitting the context behind those numbers.

I'm starting to find the phrase "True, but not honest" very useful.

 

[reKon]

1. “Unemployment is a totally phony number.” May 31, 2014
   
2. “Our real unemployment is anywhere from 18 to 20 percent. Don't believe the 5.6. Don't believe it.” June 16, 2015
   
3. “Nobody has jobs. … It is not a real economy. It is a phony set of numbers. They cooked the books.” Oct. 11, 2015
   
4. “You hear a 5 percent unemployment rate. It's such a phony number. That number was put in for presidents and for politicians so that they look good to the people.” May 24, 2016

19 times Trump called jobs numbers ‘fake’ before they made him look good



What is so funny about this is that the clearly more-relevant number would be the unemployment rate for their last 100 days in office.

I feel like I'm missing an opportunity in life by not seeing a Trump supporter trying to defend this.

 

[platocplx]

reminds me of

thanks democrats

This is quality state run propaganda. They literally Inherit what their predecessor gave them. this is insane alternative facts.

 

[Mahonay]

Thanks Obama.

.

 

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

That is interesting, as it's pretty bleak here in the power oil & gas industry. It's as bad if not worse than 2008-09.

 

[subrock]

Well, I'd say he's earned the 17 day vacation he's about to go on.

Shit, I’d say he’s earned a way longer one than that.

 

[rokkerkory]

thanks Obama

 

[Fergie]

His base will lap it up.

Anybody with sense knows it's all thanks to Obama.

 

[Steejee]

Well the unemployment rate did drop from something like 40, 50, or 60% to 4.5% in just six months! Pretty remarkable!

*gags*

 

[Sojgat]

That tweet...

You didn't do anything, Donny.

reminds me of

thanks democrats

Oh my god

 

[JeTmAn81]

No Thanks, Trump

 

[Moonkeis]

Thanks!


Obama.

 

[One Eyed Willy]

Good news is good news, regardless of who is in office.

 

[gutter_trash]

reminds me of

thanks democrats

doesn't this simply confirm that new Republican Presidents inherits stability left over, while new Democratic Presidents inherit Chaos left behind

 

[NullPointer]

Thanks Obama.

.

 

[Tyraniboah]

How much of this is actually Trump's doing? The economy was growing before he took office and his first budget hasn't even gone into effect. "The economy is growing because business owners are excited that I'm president!" is Kindergarten level reasoning. Says a lot to me that so many of his supporters buy into it

 

[curiouscharles]

lol, he's literally enacted zero policy changes.... so this isn't your doing dumbass.

doesn't this simply confirm that new Republican Presidents inherits stability left over, while new Democratic Presidents inherit Chaos left behind

yes that's exactly what is confirms... but try explaining that to the challenged kids in the class [ie - the republicans and their voting base].

 

[buttery fistful]

July was the 82nd consecutive month of job growth.

Yup, all trump

 

[NullPointer]

The pattern of job growth in 2017 remains essentially the same as in 2016. According to the Labor Department, an average of 184,000 jobs per month have been created this year, compared to 187,000 in 2016. If you eliminate January, when President Barack Obama was still in office, the monthly average is a somewhat lower 179,000.

Politico: Trump (finally!) reaches million-jobs mark

 

[Vicetrailia]

Thanks Obama.

 

[Guevara]

First 'jobs' president, lol

 

[JaseMath]

If I'm not mistaken, doesn't the economic layover from the Obama admin have more to do with the jobs than Trump? I thought Trump's fiscal adds won't start being counted until mid/late this year...

 

[LakeEarth]

Kind of amazing to see the democratic presidents inherit a high unemployment rate only to bring it back down then brought right back up with republican presidents

Yup it's been a "Republican Recession -> Democrat Recovery" Merry-Go-Round for decades.

 

[TheLaughingStock]

Trump hates Obama but has no problem taking credit for something that was most likely Obama's (because Trump hasn't done a thing that would have affected job numbers)

What did Pres. Obama do that added to job growth in the private sector?

 

[Mr Swine]

If I'm not mistaken, doesn't the economic layover from the Obama admin have more to do with the jobs than Trump? I thought Trump's fiscal adds won't start being counted until mid/late this year...

Just you wait, when the economy turns to shit Trump will:

1. Accuse Obama for doing this

2. Dems obstructing republicans so they can't "fix" the economy

3. Accuse republicans not working and doing what Trump wants

 

[GaimeGuy]

More amazing that this dumbass country keeps deciding "It's time for change!" and votes Republicans right back in to fuck it all up again.

We went from Dubya to Obama, to the tea party 2 years later, to Donald Trump.

A lot of Americans are morons who shouldn't be voting.

 

[Stumpokapow]

What did Pres. Obama do that added to job growth in the private sector?

Appoint qualified experts to manage policy and listen to their advice. It's actually amazing how easy it is to be a decent president if you actually try.

 

[RustyNails]

What did Pres. Obama do that added to job growth in the private sector?

Auto bailout?