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Johnny2X2X

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7. He has zero to do with these revisions

Reply to gab13by13 (Reply #6)

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 09:44 AM

Mar 13

The BLS is still independent and putting out good data. The revisions are a normal part of the process when more data can give a more accurate picture.

Bottom line though is that the economy is good and f*cked and working people are going to be hit hard.

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Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth; January core inflation was 3.1% [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 13 OP

Oooooooof Prairie Gates Mar 13 #1

Stagflation anyone? BeyondGeography Mar 13 #2

All that winning! Bigly! NewHendoLib Mar 13 #3

I know I'm tired of winning so much. chicoescuela Mar 13 #4

PCE Inflation Graphs progree Mar 13 #5

So when this economic data is released in the future, gab13by13 Mar 13 #6

He has zero to do with these revisions Johnny2X2X Mar 13 #7

How many times have revisions gone the other way, gone better, gab13by13 Mar 13 #8

HIs pick to head it did not get confirmed Johnny2X2X Mar 13 #9

The following article supports your assertion mdbl Mar 13 #10

I compare it with the Covid epidemic gab13by13 Mar 13 #11

I agree with you. The data could be skewed. mdbl Mar 13 #13

I don't think people understand how important the BLS is Johnny2X2X Mar 13 #12

Go Break Some Windows (To Help GDP) modrepub Mar 13 #14

MaddowBlog-New GDP data paints an even uglier picture on the faltering Trump-era economy LetMyPeopleVote Mar 13 #15

This is why Bessent has since been relegated to BumRushDaShow Mar 13 #16

Yep, this is bad. It's almost as bad as the job market. ck4829 Mar 16 #17