First it is important to understand the author of this piece. He is Jim Clifton, the President and CEO of Gallup and to my knowledge, NOT a political mouthpiece for any party at all. Fact is this article was shocking in its candid approach.

Just read it and how worried should be be, not only about the stats involved but the absence of candid and honest information coming to us...

"Here's something that many Americans -- including some of the smartest and most educated among us -- don't know: The official unemployment rate, as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor, is extremely misleading.

Right now, we're hearing much celebrating from the media, the White House and Wall Street about how unemployment is "down" to 5.6%. The cheerleading for this number is deafening. The media loves a comeback story, the White House wants to score political points and Wall Street would like you to stay in the market."

The Big Lie: 5.6% Unemployment

Read it all please, and will leave you with this from the article....just keep in mind, you cannot solve problems if you do not admit you have them.

"And it's a lie that has consequences, because the great American dream is to have a good job, and in recent years, America has failed to deliver that dream more than it has at any time in recent memory. A good job is an individual's primary identity, their very self-worth, their dignity -- it establishes the relationship they have with their friends, community and country. When we fail to deliver a good job that fits a citizen's talents, training and experience, we are failing the great American dream."