<span style="font-size: larger;">You hear it everywhere:&nbsp; The economy is improving! &nbsp; After five years of the Obama economy, we're growing at an anemic 2% and more than 4 million workers have been without employment for at least 6 months. Well, how long does it take for employers to slash jobs to the bare minimum and figure out how little inventory they need to show a profit?&nbsp; Sure, companies are showing a profit, but the regulatory burden is discouraging the creation of new businesses and demand for products won't increase unless more people have purchasing power.&nbsp; So we've achieved a new, low level economy that many now refer to as the New Normal.&nbsp; Progressives are delighted at the increasing numbers who have become dependent on the govenment.&nbsp; What better way to ensure their continuing victory?&nbsp; So is it any surprise that President Obama doesn't even pay lip service to the idea of growth anymore?&nbsp; Read more:&nbsp; </span><a href="http://www.humanevents.com/2013/05/28/economy-and-jobs-have-slipped-from-obamas-radar/"><span style="font-size: larger;">www.humanevents.com/2013/05/28/economy-and-jobs-have-slipped-from-obamas-radar/</span></a><br />