If You Think High Unemployment Is Bush’s Fault – Take A Look Here!

First and Foremost: Pay Attention To The Dates and Rates

The Decline: The Geography of a Recession

By: Latoya Egwuekwe

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Labor Statistics

Note: Map displays unemployment data as initially published by the Bureau. It represents the unemployment rate by county and is a 12-month average. The national average and U6 rates are not reflected.

Remember, if we didn’t pass the stimulus package unemployment was likely to go above 8%. It is currently sitting at 10% (national average) with many states well above 10%. In January 2009 when Obama pushed through the stimulus, unemployment was at 5.6% (national average). I don’t know about you, but it seems that Mr. Obama is wholly responsible for the current rate of unemployment.

Before I go, I must also remind you that there is a number not factored into this graphic – Under-employment. The current unemployment/under-employment rate is nearing 18%. This is the gift of that all knowing and benevolent Emperor of ‘Hope’ and ‘Change’. How much ‘hope’ do you have now America? How do you like the Emperor’s ‘change’?

Personally I think it stinks.

H/T: ArrMatey of Stop The ACLU

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