Today on the aptly named “Today Show” the increasingly tabloid-esque program discussed the fact that gas prices have begun to decline just in time for the November elections…the assertion: The Bush administration is manipulating gas prices to curry favor with voters and boost support for embattled Republicans.

The assertion is ludicrous, but the mere suggestion that it is possible that the government is manipulating petroleum prices and the fact that NBC is devoting time and resources to examine something they know to be untrue further demonstrates the silent agenda of today’s media.

The actions of NBC News are not unlike that of a defense attorney who makes an objectionable comment in court merely to plant the seed of doubt in the mind of the jury. Even if such a comment is withdrawn, it can’t be withdrawn from the minds of those charged with handing down a judgment in a case and the same holds true for the yellow journalism that passes for serious news at NBC.

Those who embrace the ridiculous concept of petroleum manipulation are simply too ignorant to vote in an election for dog catcher much less state or federal elections. But sadly they too vote, and what are they voting for, more government, more waste, less individual responsibility and inevitably, serfdom.

The fact that so many people believe these leftist inspired conspiracy theories highlights the economic ignorance of a growing number of Americans.

Gas prices are influenced by market forces, particularly supply and demand. The president no more deserves the credit for low gas prices than he deserves the blame for prices when they are high.
Link to video segment from NBC News