Your saying that the economy is great because you read it in the paper doesn't make it so everywhere. Maybe it is in Albuquerque or Amarillo, but not anywhere within 500 miles of where I live.
Having lots of time on my hands, I actually get out and talk to local business owners. Not ONE of them has anything good to say about this economy. Recent price increases are killing them.
Nor does your whining. But I have data to back up my position.