[Grampa Dave]

On a related matter, I think the Nork missile stuff is nearing distraction #1 in terms of keeping Americans focused elsewhere as they lose their country and way of life.

Also, with the Obama wonderful economy starting to erode daily, your point is important.

[kearnyirish2]

These distractions have been used to mask the fact that at least here in the NYC metro area, there was never any recovery; we probably haven’t even hit bottom yet. The only reason you’re not seeing ghost towns here is the massive trafficking of foreigners; we’ve been bleeding American population (and the corresponding House seats) for years.