This is news????? ONE WHOLE PERCENT?? This is the type of ridiculous media coverage that, unfortunately, turns things into reality. Too many Americans take what they read from “reliable” sources and use it to guide their lifestyle choices.

What about the fact that gas is approximately 25 cents cheaper than it was during the 4th of July holiday? To me that’s news. You can bet it would be blasted all over the papers and local news if the price jumped another quarter.

If this is where my insurance rates are going, ‘m glad I’m no longer a AAA customer. By the way, I’ve seen traffic and business increase a bit this year up at the golf course in Greenbush—three hours and roughly 200 miles north of metro Detroit. Report on that MSNBC.