Have you ever wondered how politicians come up with the spin they do? The latest spin is the use of two words: mental and psychological in referring to the slowdown of the U.S. economy. George Bush has used the word psychological in referring to the recession as well as McCain. Phil Graham, who resigned as one of Bush's advisers calls it mental and Americans whiners. I have noticed that slowdown is replacing recession. Is it really a slowdown with banks closing? Is it really a slowdown that major chain stores are closing all over the country? A few of the retail stores closing many of their stores across the nation are Gap, Eddie Bauer, Lane Bryant, Fast Locker, Home Depot, Macy's, Pep Boys, Starbucks and Wickes Furniture and Levitz along with Zales are going out of business. JC Penney, Lowes and Office Depot are scaling back.
If you look at the list, one can perceive that clothing stores, home improvement and furniture stores are the hardest hit. With the high cost of gasoline, oil and food, one wonders about their mentality. Could it be that the three men mentioned are the ones out of touch with the reality of the American public? Are they the ones who have a problem with being mental, psychological and whiners? It really is something to think about. It makes one wonder if there is anyone home or are they out to lunch.
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