It seems as though just about everyone has now completely written off the bear market as “so last quarter. ” Isn’t it amazing what a couple months of upticks can do? Don’t get me wrong. I’m as happy as anyone that this rally has had staying power. It means my favorite dividend stocks are increasing in value! But I also like to keep the markets in perspective. That’s why today — while everyone seems more focused on the immediate gains to be had — I want to revisit the bear market we