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ASU2003 · 08-02-2010, 06:44 PM

'Double Dippers' could enable what they fear - Politics - msnbc.com

Do you think there is an effort to purposely keep the economy down by scaring people and companies from spending money or hiring more people? Maybe this should go in the paranoia forum, but I wouldn't be surprised if a group says if you buy gold, oil, and other commodities it will stall the economic recovery and help the opposition party in the next election...

Or is the media correct in reporting the current economic status with 80% employment, and quite a few people getting unemployment is that the economy might be at 2002 levels instead of an over hyped 2007 level? And will this keep people depressed about future economic development?

Ripleys: Soak-the-Richers are Upset that the Rich Aren’t Spending More
And no, I'm not complaining that the rich should spend more to improve the economy, I'm thinking that certain people in the media are shaping the news in order to make people feel like things aren't improving. (Although I know my Aunt is not buying a new or used car during Obama's term)

08-02-2010, 06:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
ASU2003 immoral minority Location: Back in Ohio	If you scare enough people, you can change the economic mood (and political leanings) 'Double Dippers' could enable what they fear - Politics - msnbc.com Do you think there is an effort to purposely keep the economy down by scaring people and companies from spending money or hiring more people? Maybe this should go in the paranoia forum, but I wouldn't be surprised if a group says if you buy gold, oil, and other commodities it will stall the economic recovery and help the opposition party in the next election... Or is the media correct in reporting the current economic status with 80% employment, and quite a few people getting unemployment is that the economy might be at 2002 levels instead of an over hyped 2007 level? And will this keep people depressed about future economic development? Ripleys: Soak-the-Richers are Upset that the Rich Aren’t Spending More And no, I'm not complaining that the rich should spend more to improve the economy, I'm thinking that certain people in the media are shaping the news in order to make people feel like things aren't improving. (Although I know my Aunt is not buying a new or used car during Obama's term)