First, most of us, many people, I say without citation, believe that a job flipping burgers isn't as likely to realize the American dream as, say, writing software for IBM. I realize you've said that a job is a job, period, and that may explain your satisfaction with the employment figures.

Second, the unemployment rate is steady.

Third, the economy is stimulated to the max. The Rs learned from Reagan that deficits don't matter as long as their administrations are followed by a responsible Democratic.

So, it ain't as good as it looks. In fact, it doesn't even look good if one isn't squinting.

Arf