Although this example isn't directly related to the War on Terror or the battle for Iraq, it's a good illustration of how the leftist media manipulates the American public into misery and defeatism.
The American people do not appear to appreciate the fact that their economy is, quite literally, in a class by itself. In an earlier post entitled "Americans Hate their Fabulous Economy," I tried to make that clear by comparing the recent Bush years to the preceding Clinton years in terms of their economic performance. I did not seek out obscure and esoteric economic indicators that could be used to mislead people into thinking that their hopelessly anemic economy is actually in great shape. Instead, I analyzed the basic economic indicators that have been used to gauge the health of any economy for decades. Those indicators reveal that America's economy during the Clinton and Bush years can only be described as fabulous -- and almost equally so -- in both cases. But we loved our economy back when Clinton was in charge. Now we don't. It makes no sense. Here again are the poll results that seem inexplicably downbeat:
Engram goes on at length to prove that America's economy is robust and stronger than any in the world -- and stronger than just about any economy throughout all history. But why don't Americans believe it? Because the leftist media constantly denigrates our economy in their perpetual struggle to elect Democrats.










I remember in the 90s during the runup of the NASDAQ that EVERYONE I knew was pouring money into the market. Now it is a much different climate. People are largely ignoring this market and still reluctant to jump back in. I am sure this is due to the media non-hype. The rebound of the market during Bush's tenure is of historical figures. We will never hear that however.
I look forward to a time when the evening news is considered about as relevant as the junkmail that I receive daily.
ET: You're right about this bull market being dulled by media inattention... but now that the Dems are in charge I'm investing a lot more. My personal opinion is that the media will start talking the market up now that the Republicans won't get sole credit for it.
Interesting, I felt the same way. I have been waiting for the hype to return and push my earnings higher. We all know it is coming.