Even The WSJ Fails When Trying To Be Politically Correct -- October 15, 2016

Today's "Review" section leads off with a story that takes almost two full pages, including a space-wasting drawing of a lion, that reminds me of Hillary with Trump's bouffant.

The headline: why the economy doesn't roar anymore.

The thesis: the long boom after WWII left Americans with unrealistic expectations, but there's no gling back to the unusual circumstances of that Golden Age.

The thesis: productivity growth -- the key to economic growth isn't something a president can decree.

The thesis: We have precious little idea how to stimulate innovation.

My comment: what a bunch of crap.

Here's the link: http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-economy-doesnt-roar-anymore-1476458742.

Look for these words or phrases in article:

• patent law -- not there
• drill -- not there
• ObamaCare -- not there
• health care -- not there
• Apple -- not there
• Uber -- not there
• Silicon Valley -- not there
• regulations -- not there
• Amazon -- not there
• Musk -- not there

What the hell is this article about when those ten examples are nowhere to be found in the article.

I did not even bother looking for "US shale revolution."


President Obama, what he meant to say: We can't just drill our way to lower gas prices, we also have to frack. With a "k."

Mark Levinson: doofus.

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The Apple Page

When the new Apple iPhone was launched, one selection was over-subscribed, and Apple took a beating in the "public relations" department over that.

But no longer: the iPhone Jet Black is now widely available across the US. They said that Tim Cook's forte was logistics. This is another bullet in his resume validating his abilities.

In one month, Tim Cook turned a shortage around into a surplus. Good for him.

And then this. This is so cool. Apple stores continue to be streamlined. Models will no longer be tethered for security reasons. Customers can now pick up an Apple SmartPhone, hold it without an tethering cord, stick it in one's pocket to see what it feels like. Incredibly clever. Again. Courage.