It never ceases to amaze me how many people are affected so easily. I think it’s the power of repetition. We are literally bombarded by media messages and advertising day in and day out to the point where we become sponges and no longer question anything.

That and I think that critical thinking and analysis skills are not taught in schools anymore. Too many people simply offer their feelings on something because it’s much safer than thinking. After all, an opinion can be wrong but society frowns upon devaluing another person’s feelings.

Growth is growth. 2% may not be as strong as some would like, but it’s a far cry from an indicator of an impending recession.