How to fleece the flock...for dummies 101?

[SoundMoneySoundMind]

I started following you about a year ago and I've learned a lot from all your posts, but in particular the recent one(s) on how Priceline' insiders are robbing the general public by pumping and dumping their own stocks/options. Your thoughtful research is very insightful and well articulated... Thank you.

To piggy back on your point, I would like to hear you explore the notion that the mainstream media is a tool of the machine and that their pumping assets can be used as a contrarian indicator.

Case in point I just received a URGENT notification:
"The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times both published articles in the past six weeks stating that the housing market has reached a bottom."

Do they whole heartily believe the market has bottomed or do they want fleece the flock again for one more pillaging before all the cards fall?

What are the main stream media's success rates for calling tops/bottoms? How early/late are they really?

I doubt you'll address this question online b/c it's so long and winded, but feel free to edit/crop this email as you see fit, if need be. I would love to hear your response regardless.

Peace to all.