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This is a very interesting statement. Your friend's attitude does indeed encapsulate the nihilism of Generation-X. I very rarely talk in generalities especially concerning people because it is so easy to be misconstrued. In fact, I now believe this to be a part of the Gen-X character if not the Nom...

John, you said "Today, the country is almost just waiting for a "regeneracy event." It might be a terrorist attack on American soil, or it might be an overseas military disaster. But whatever it is, it will end the bickering, and regenerate civic unity again. " But based on my understanding of what...

This is a very interesting observation, and it's occurred to me as well. The stratification you mention seems to be similar to the political split between Republicans and Democrats. Each side is absolutely convinced the other side is wrong, and is willing to drive off a cliff to prove it. John It h...

... As you point out, it is also my experience, that people know something isn't right but are still unwilling to dramatically change their spending habits. They still think/hope that soon we will return to the good old days. It will take a little more time or another "knock up the side of the head...

jcsok, Thanks for the voice of reason in the wilderness. It does help to come here and read a few people who still have their sanity. Thanks, John. Nearly everywhere else it seems so surreal. This morning it was announced that about 85,000 jobs were lost last month. But it seems even worse than tha...

... Over the past year, unemployment rose sharply, reaching the third quarter, 548 thousand people. Almost 20% of young people were unemployed. ... Anyone know how this unemployment number is calculated in EU countries (if it is uniform across EU)? If it is like our U3, then the precentage of under...

... some of my relatives are also out of touch with reality. I heard statements like the following: "The only problem with real estate was adjustable mortgages and that's been solved." "SO WHAT!" (referring to my statement that a Dubai default could unwind the dollar carry trade)... I got nothing b...

I read the latest Blog entry on Copenhagen and though I must agree mostly that it has become a big industry and everybody is in it for the money. I must say that I believe climate change, with large human component due to Global warming gases is really happening. i.e. I don't let myself get totally...

... The problem is we do not understand, or even know, all of the forces of nature. And the "free energy device' may work do to a misunderstand of some area of physics. ... This is a rather extraordinary claim not present in the advertisement. By investors I presume you mean the suckers who purchas...

... 1) The Coler coil, This has been around for at least 60 years. It is a passive octagonal arrangement of magnets and windings (coils) that generate an electric current, a take off on this is http://www.freeenergy-freeelectricity.com ... Perpetual Motion machine? I'm sorry, but you have lost all ...