Recession

Have you noticed that the recession that started around 2008-2009, is still around?   The government and media (owned by the government) says that things are on the upswing and getting better.  My close family and friends, think these are only words.  There are more people out of work now, than ever before.  I have a mall near my home and there are just as many people there, window shopping, during the week as there are on the weekend now.  Oh well, just an observation I have made from what I have seen the last several years first hand.  Not sure how this will turn around in the future.  I don't like to talk about downers like this BUT it is a reality, so I thought I would mention it for a response.