The unemployment rate is at 7.8 percent. Is anyone bitching and moaning?

http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01...-rate-economy/

Most economists expect that the U.S. economy will be held back by tax hikes this year as well as by weak spending by households and businesses, which are still trying to reduce their debt burdens.

on a side note...

Is there a currency which is backed by gold?