How's Your Economy?

Do you know anyone who's lost their job in the last few months? Do you know anyone who owns a business that has suddenly begun to tank?

Our town is small enough that everyone knows everyone else, and I know of no one who has lost their job or received a paycut. Not a single person. Is Louisiana immune to this downturn I keep hearing about on the news? Or are they just lying?

I'm very curious, friends. Do you know people close to you who have lost jobs, can't find jobs, or have received a paycut?

Because I'm about to call 'shenanigans' on this whole 'recession' boondoggle. It appears to be completely imaginary.