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Old 05-08-2011, 01:24 PM   #299 (permalink)
jamesqf
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Originally Posted by cleanspeed1 View Post
Now folks are going to be very cautious about spending, looking for the best deals possible, conserving capital and energy.
Err... This changes my life how, exactly?

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Even when things improve, it won't automatically translate to higher spending. It'll be good for personal saving rates but bad for consumerism.
But since (IMHO, anyway) consumerism is bad for all sorts of things, that works out to a net win. Sorta like saying diet & exercise are bad for obesity, you know?
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