tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580247703206240142.post8470051715543822905..comments2023-05-16T02:08:42.858-07:00Comments on Degringolade: Taking longerDegringoladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11893964959960977677noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580247703206240142.post-41512287994817420202011-12-03T08:33:18.204-08:002011-12-03T08:33:18.204-08:00From Wikipedia: "Pollyanna Creep is a phrase...From Wikipedia: "<b>Pollyanna Creep</b> is a phrase that originated with John Williams, a California-based economic analyst and statistician. It describes the way the U.S. government has modified the way important economic measures are calculated with the purpose of giving a better impression of economic development. This is a clear reference, in a sarcastic way, to Pollyanna's proverbial optimism. John Williams and other economic analysts, such as Kevin P. Phillips argue the such manipulations distort the perception of electors and economic factors and have ill effects on political and investment decisions."Gather ye marbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06054541606669852298noreply@blogger.com