Something has gotten into Gallup CEO Jim Clifton.  Perhaps someone slipped him some truth serum, or perhaps he was overwhelmed with guilt for publishing all those bogus unemployment numbers over the years. Whatever the reason, Clifton took to the pages of his own website to write an opinion piece where he comes out and says in no uncertain terms that the unemployment numbers put out by the government are "a big lie." Here's something that many Americans -- including some of the smartest and most educated among us -- don't know: The official unemployment rate, as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor, is extremely misleading. Right now, we're hearing much celebrating from the media, the White House and Wall Street about how unemployment is "down" to 5.6%. The cheerleading for this number is deafening. The media loves a comeback story, the White House wants to score political points and Wall Street would like you to stay in the...(Read Full Post)