This is one scary lady...

[lblanchard]

Nancy Pelosi: "Every month that we don't pass a recovery package, 500 million Americans lose their jobs. I don't think we can go fast enough."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8hMJVXt09E

The total U.S. population as of July 2008 was 303 million. Yeah, yeah, she misspoke and meant 500,000, but it also suggests she doesn't have the firmest possible grip on big numbers.

Now, 500,000 workers is a scary number, but I think it's about 1/2 of one percent of the workforce, if that.

Comments

[lblanchard.livejournal.com]

I have no idea what point you're trying to make.

[johnpalmer.livejournal.com]

Merely that any snark was based solely upon the argument raised, not the opinion that it was in support of.

I think I've established my cred in "able to handle dissenting opinions respectfully, in general".

[lblanchard.livejournal.com]

"Y'all" is a plural noun, you know, and the comment was directed to both of you. It just happened to be appended to your post.