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Old 12-31-2010, 10:13 PM   #336 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
Actually in the heads of many there's no need for any conservation in the first place, but they can hardly wait for anything that provides them any excuse to justify their gluttony.
When their wallets and their bank accounts are empty, their behavior will change, as they will have no other option. Over time this will happen. "This too shall pass."

Now we are discussing economics of a base and realistic sort, rather than a quasi-scientific chataqua meant to serve a political end.

Remember, the cure for the gluttony of some is not to impose a starvation diet on all.