stanski Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 the phrase 'Self fulfilling prophecy! ' has never been so true as at the moment - have you seen the way SKY news in particular are so negative about everything? All you can see on the titles : is UK heading for recession, the papers are just as bad, in fact most of the telly channels are all the same even BBC is dumbing down to this level of so called journalism. Yes things are not looking too rosey but whats the point in constantly instilling such negative headlines in peoples minds - you tell them its bad it will be bad!! Ok so we dont want to watch fluff on the telly and stick our head in the sand but come on be realistic - dont dwell on it - just think our economy is built on how people feel about shares etc etc just as much as strategic decision making!! Stepping down from soap box and trying to remain positive! (PS those barstewards at Opec want to raise price of oil again now - typical - not making enough profit are we??) Quote
rmmackfc Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Indeed, it is a vicious circle of events. Propaganda is not just something we should associate with wars, politics and religion in countries miles away. . . call me a conspiricist Quote
stanski Posted October 24, 2008 Author Posted October 24, 2008 Agree but its more the need for filling 24 hours of news - and the constant reruns of news items all day long and well bad news sells does'nt it?? Thats fine for selling newspapers and telly but behind all of that peoples lives are actually effected for real!! Quote
H5 Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 It is a bit much. Every little statement is being misquoted, and unfortunately the mass of uneducated idiots will just add to the problems. Go and buy banking shares and fast cars is my advice! Quote
AK350Z Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 I avoid the problem by not watching the news or reading the red tops (and the bloody Mail). At least with papers you can choose what to read! Quote
Maccaman Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 At least we dont have to look at the wars going on around the world in the name of some religion. As said bad news sells. Love the old saying: Todays news is tomorrows chip paper. Quote
martinmac Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Only pay attention if someone I have respect for is talking, this happens very rarely. Remove the could, may perhaps etc from the commetary and its all drivel. Quote
bronzee Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 I think to a degree we've (as a whole) done it to ourselves, the lending establishments etc, but then the media being the media (sorry anyone on here who's in the media), aren't helping the situation. It's a bit like a media feeding frenzy at the moment. Blowing it completely out of proportion, and scaring people unnecessarily, when there really isn't any need to be. Quote
Stew Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 I find Paramount Comedy is far a more factual channel than Sky News. I rarely watch news and never read red tops. In the whole Iraq thing I watch Al Jezeera more than the western news to be honest. It's amazing how differently the same event can be reported. Ignorant Bliss is the way! Quote
stanski Posted October 26, 2008 Author Posted October 26, 2008 I avoid the telly much of the time and dont buy papers as a rule anyway - but at work they have sodding flatscreens on silent with Sky news on! All you can see are the titles repeating all the highlights to the story - and 99% its the over the top - the World is going to end you cant have a house or feed your family anymore - run for your lives type of dramatic crap! Quote
bronzee Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 It's kind of like the kids story, "the sky is falling chicken little". Quote
bobby Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 buy cheap shares, cheap homes, cheap cars...if you have the cash...if not..spend less and save so that you can buy cheap shares, cars and homes... forget the news...the disaster happened in 2007...it exploded into our lives in 2008, all the remedies have been done mid 2008...the medicine has to fight the infection and make you better...hopefully by mid 2009 things will pick up...its a cycle of events.. unfortunately...the cycle of events is a cash cow for the media and stupid people who prefer to read/watch depressing crap so they can talk about it later on!!! Quote
stanski Posted October 27, 2008 Author Posted October 27, 2008 buy cheap shares, cheap homes, cheap cars...if you have the cash...if not..spend less and save so that you can buy cheap shares, cars and homes... forget the news...the disaster happened in 2007...it exploded into our lives in 2008, all the remedies have been done mid 2008...the medicine has to fight the infection and make you better...hopefully by mid 2009 things will pick up...its a cycle of events.. unfortunately...the cycle of events is a cash cow for the media and stupid people who prefer to read/watch depressing crap so they can talk about it later on!!! Very well said - are you a doctor by any chance mate? Quote
bobby Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 just a small time accountant that says things as it is!!! Quote
stanski Posted October 27, 2008 Author Posted October 27, 2008 just a small time accountant that says things as it is!!! Lot of finance people in this club - 350z makes financial sense eh!! Quote
Stew Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 just a small time accountant that says things as it is!!! Lot of finance people in this club - 350z makes financial sense eh!! per £££ ratio is obviously good! Quote
sl114 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 I agree, the problem is the media constantly ramming it down our throats! It makes people panic and by that, people do not go out and spend as much. There is also the problem of the housing market crashing, its only crashing because the media are telling people prices are falling and will keep falling, meaning people will wait longer to buy a place if they are looking to buy. Thus a big circle of events where people dont buy anything meaning those who are selling cant. Its ridiculous. Simple solution, if everyone just keeps things going, there will be no recession, however as people tend to be greedy and want to earn more, they will put others out and hence cause problems, so again its a huge big circle of problems that we as humans created. I dont understand economics, however just print more money and all will be solved. Quote
stanski Posted October 27, 2008 Author Posted October 27, 2008 I agree, the problem is the media constantly ramming it down our throats! It makes people panic and by that, people do not go out and spend as much. There is also the problem of the housing market crashing, its only crashing because the media are telling people prices are falling and will keep falling, meaning people will wait longer to buy a place if they are looking to buy. Thus a big circle of events where people dont buy anything meaning those who are selling cant. Its ridiculous. Simple solution, if everyone just keeps things going, there will be no recession, however as people tend to be greedy and want to earn more, they will put others out and hence cause problems, so again its a huge big circle of problems that we as humans created. I dont understand economics, however just print more money and all will be solved. Yes exactly my point! So money printing?? Hmm is the place where the club got their stickers printed - willing to print 20's for us! Quote
bobby Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 printing money is what mr mugabe did...no point...people should continue normal AFFORDABLE spending patterns so that the market can calm down and correct any expectations +ve or -ve. Quote
sl114 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 I know However its all about greed, the fat cats want more money and will tramp over anyone to get it, hence the trouble we are now in. Quote
stanski Posted October 28, 2008 Author Posted October 28, 2008 I know However its all about greed, the fat cats want more money and will tramp over anyone to get it, hence the trouble we are now in. Fat cats, greedy sales bods, investers and money hungry establishments trying to get a decent high interest rate ! Oh well everyone wants something for more of less nothing eh? Quote
nixy Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 I wish they'd just bloody shut up about it - it's ok if you have no intention of moving house you just go with the rise and fall and rise again over the years but for those that HAVE to move it's a nightmare! Quote
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