by Chris The mainstream narrative says that the economy is doing okay, not growing super fast, but solid. Wages have been climbing, inflation might be a tad too low, and
http://www.investmentwatchblog.com/crazy-pills-strong-economy-or-already-collapsing/

Realist - Everybody in America is soft, and hates conflict. The cure for this, both in politics and social life, is the same -- hardihood. Give them raw truth.