10 Trends from 2011 We Don't Want to See in 2012

2012 is going to be a good year. One for the history books. Europe may still be struggling, but America is back...

America's all new 2012 'Confident Consumer' knows what to do. All Corporate America has to do is get off their fat bag of cash and wave our flag. We're looking for lots of jobs, tangible wealth that's Made in America and... friends in the media. There's enough of us already on the same page that we're making a difference. The new Confident Consumer is stronger and more resilient than ever, due to the simple fact that our confidence is based on know-how rather than sentiment.

Note our narrowing trade gap? The dollar is up too. Well done people! We've got this. More jobs are on the way and we didn't even need our government to make it happen. The truth is, you don't have to be elected to be a leader, nor does being elected make you one.

Signs of growth? Home sales are already picking up. That means prices aren't far behind. Anyone looking for the bottom before they buy ought to be paying very close attention right about now.

Unfortunately, there is still a bit of "doom and gloom" pouring out of the right-wing media, but just because the GOP is banking on a failed economy doesn't mean it's going to work and it definitely isn't going to get them elected. We the people are the best "small government" option America has.

People from all walks of life, all across this great nation are engaging in a massive grass roots buy American campaign that's going viral, narrowing our trade gap, creating jobs and fueling recovery. The message is clear. China isn't going to lead this century. America is.

Welcome to the land of opportunity. Ready to bring more of our jobs home? Repeat after me… I pledge allegiance to the flag…

Happy New Year!

James Hovland of CA 4:00PM December 31, 2011