Not to be outdone by Cheney,

Bush Says U.S. economy is strong

in his radio address today while the LA Times reports the reality:

Stocks Dive on Fears of a Faltering Economy

It seems as though they don't even try to spin anymore. Stand in the pouring rain and tell everyone how sunny it is. Surely the masses wouldn't question dear leader.

If it wasn't, oh, I don't know, millions of lives affected, it would be comical.