The green shoots are poison ivy, the recession is not over, (regardless of how the govt spins all the data). As for the unemployed, once their checks run out, reality sets in for good. Getting 80% of their previous salary is not too bad. I know of a few right now who are sitting on their asses, sleeping all day,or hanging out with the boyz. 4 squares of Ex-Lax and a spoonful of castor oil wouldn't work these lazy mf's. I'm sure there are a lot of hard working people out there, who really want to work, but I'm guessing there's just as many like these that will be looking for permanent handouts.