Reply #11: I have been looking for information or analysis on the GDP [View All]

numbers that are being bandied about. It strikes me that these numbers must be derived from assumptions and marginal statistical data, such that the only thing a politician has to do is get the number purveyors to change the assumptions, or add/substract sample sets from the statistical data, and viola, you have a politically acceptable number.

Can you point me to resources where I can get a handle on how GDP is derived?

I am befuddled as to why the Democrats don't attack these numbers specifically, rather than just complaining about no job growth. It seems like a great opportunity to enhance the message that this administration is lying, lying, lying, and trying to convince you that things are wonderful, in spite of the bare-assed evidence of continuing downsizing and no capital investment staring everyone in the face.