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Marketwatch had an article this weekend entitled “America on the brink of a Second Revolution” and something caught my eye. Not to get too political on you, but it’s been proven time and time again that it pays to keep one eye on the administration to see how it could potentially affect our investments.

In the article they praise the Tea Party, and how they’re going to bring about change and restore the health to the American way. But there’s something about mid way through the article that had my Spider Sense tingling regarding the true intent of the article.

First, here’s the praise.

“And yes, it’s good for America, even the anarchy. Revolution is renewal. Tea-baggers want to take on both parties, “restore honor” and “take back the country.” Bring it on, the feeling’s mutual.”

They even spoke the disappointing actual truth in the next line when they say:

“…most Americans just silently mimic the words, “we’re mad as hell, won’t take it any more.”

But when I read the next paragraph I realized what was going on. Whenever you say something good about somebody, and then use the word “but”, 99% of the time it completely negates what you previously said.

Here’s the “but” part. Nice touch in bold I might add as well:

Warning: Another revolution will cost investors 20% more losses

Yes, big warning, the Second American Revolution will extract painful austerity, not the “happy days are here again” future touted by tea-baggers. For years it’ll be impossible for most of America’s 95 million investors to develop a successful investment or logical retirement strategy.

The media play on the fears and uncertainty of Americans by saying the Tea Baggers (yeah, they really do call them that) are great and all, but if you vote them in, be prepared for a 20%+ drop in the markets (which we’ll probably get regardless of what happens at the polls). Subconsciously you understand the implications and who really wants to be the cause of another major drop in one’s portfolio and retirement (another fear trigger).

Therefore inaction and leaving things just as they are will be the most prudent and safest course of action. Which is exactly what they really are saying in this article. Then they finish up the article with more fear mongoring about how America is doomed, which is just more icing on the cake in the emotional manipulation game.

Words cause emotions and emotions fuel your actions.  Be careful when reading mainstream media and always question what the true motives are.

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