tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post2238973702920131782..comments2023-11-03T03:52:37.873-05:00Comments on Cognitive Dissidence: Republicans Celebrate Governor Doyle's Job NumbersSomebody DO Something!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08717747685928127724noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-74756155188345528632013-05-17T12:36:15.607-05:002013-05-17T12:36:15.607-05:00You are quite correct that an important key in loo...You are quite correct that an important key in looking at the job growth (or lack of job growth) of any state is to compare the number of jobs added or lost as a percent to the number of jobs added or lost as a percent in the U.S. as a whole.<br /><br />The U.S. has gained at least 5 million jobs, or 3.8% since Walker took office in January 2011. In Wisconsin under Walker, including the latest dismal April numbers, the gain has been 36,300 jobs, or an increase of 1.3%. 3.8% in the US overall since January 2011; 1.3% in Wisconsin. Actually a difference of 2.5%. <br /><br />You also need to account for seasonal variations, which is why the chart above, showing job growth in the beginning of 2011 with job loss at the end of 2011 isn't really.... well, correct. ALL states add jobs (in unadjusted numbers) until June, and then drop off in July, then add a bit until November, then drop off in December and make a big drop in January. <br /><br />I could rebut and explain that jsonline article line by line, but I don't have the time. <br /><br />Here's the thing, however: When looking at jobs numbers, you need to compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges.. and , even more important, you need to know whether you are looking at a bucket of apples or a bucket of oranges. Middle Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441441493867436577noreply@blogger.com