It is no secret that Washington has been manipulating the system for years. There is a difference between manipulation of the past and present. In years past, they would manipulate behind closed doors. Today, they do it right in front of your face. America is starting to figure out how bad the manipulation actually has been. For example, conspiracy theorists (myself included) have often thought that Washington has been manipulating the stock market. Over the weekend Barron’s Magazine wrote about a report that a research company named Trim Tabs released. Trim Tabs analyzes the flow of money in and out of the stock market.

Looking at the past 10 months and given the tremendous stock market rally, they have come to one conclusion. Their report was “suggesting the Fed might be goosing stocks because publically observable fund flows seem not to be able to account for the 70% gain since the March bottom.”

In other words, the flow of money into the market does not support such a rise in price. It makes sense that the Fed would buy stocks and help push the market up. People feel better when the stock market is going up (even if it is artificial).

Then there is what happened in the Democrat-controlled state of Massachusetts. A Republican win sends a huge message to Washington. The march towards socialism has hit a big road block. No longer can Democrats control what is happening now that Republicans have the power to filibuster. Now the Democrats are scrambling for cover with re-elections coming up in November.

Finally, things are coming to light. Finally, America is getting a backbone. Just maybe we can get our country back from the politicians, socialists, progressives, etc (whatever your label of choice).

“Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don’t need it and hell where they already have it.” -Ronald Reagan

Tags: Bob Brooks, Democrats, FED, manipulation, Ronald Reagan, socialism, Washington