Mal, I always thought that your posts showed some intellect. Now I am quite disappointed.
The Federal Unemployment number only tracks those that are actively looking for work. In my own community, I am aware of many individuals who have given up looking for work. Many of them try to get on Social Security Disability or other sources of support. They may claim that they are disabled for a mental or physical issue, but I know that they would be working if good jobs were available. I think that your response was very demeaning. I think it was many of those uncounted individuals that resulted in the election of Trump. I also think that those of us on this message board are to well off to understand that perspective in a personal way.