On the U. S. Economy - Page 12

Pressing-On · #**111** 03-20-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferd

LOL! i dont know how they make it.

surely there are some Houston folk around here? Do you guys actually EAT at Papas BBQ?

Have you used the BBQ seasoning from Southside in Elgin? Awesome!!!

tbpew · #**112** 03-20-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

tbpew,
I read, somewhere, that people are paying down their debt more than they ever have in the past. Have you read that or do you believe that?

if they are it may be dumbest thing they can do (particularly if they are in the back 2/3's of their mortgage).

If the "federal note" dissappears in value, short term inflation will rocket skyward, but the debt on our homes will stay the same while we pay it off with fictious paper things called 'dollars'.

I was more inclined to buy land and figure out to grow chickens and soy beans (bio diesel) but I am torn because I do not think God is impressed with survivalists.

Ron · #**113** 03-20-2008, 03:31 PM

Seriously, back to the economy, it reminds me of someone who got into trouble and didn't realize how serious it was.

I said that it was like being in a pile of manure up to ones neck and saying "I can't smell anything!"

We all are in way deep without realizing how serious this is.

Ferd · #**114** 03-20-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

I can see it now...

Smackdown with Ferdinand.

Bobby Flay will be out of a job.

But not Rachel Ray... she is too cute to be out of a job.

And not that one from Atlanta either... I forget her name at the moment...

WOOOOO WEEEE that woman can cook like a true southerner.

First ingredient... 1 stick of butter... YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

dont forget Giada, if you think Rachel Ray is easy on the eyes.... but you can have that crazy barefoot contessa, and that ditz Sandra Lee these two need to be put out of my misery!

the best on food network is Alton Brown and Giada DiLarentus (sp)

Pressing-On · #**115** 03-20-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tbpew

if they are it may be dumbest thing they can do (particularly if they are in the back 2/3's of their mortgage).

If the "federal note" dissappears in value, short term inflation will rocket skyward, but the debt on our homes will stay the same while we pay it off with fictious paper things called 'dollars'.

I was more inclined to buy land and figure out to grow chickens and soy beans (bio diesel) but I am torn because I do not think God is impressed with survivalists.

Excellent. Me either!

Ferd · #**116** 03-20-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Seriously, back to the economy, it reminds me of someone who got into trouble and didn't realize how serious it was.

I said that it was like being in a pile of manure up to ones neck and saying "I can't smell anything!"

We all are in way deep without realizing how serious this is.

Ron did you read the article? seriously. the data doesnt agree with your assessment.

Pressing-On · #**117** 03-20-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferd

dont forget Giada, if you think Rachel Ray is easy on the eyes.... but you can have that crazy barefoot contessa, and that ditz Sandra Lee these two need to be put out of my misery!

the best on food network is Alton Brown and Giada DiLarentus (sp)

I love Alton Brown. He has an awesome cookbook. It's like going to cooking school. He tells you why certain things work together and why they react like they do. I love that!

Ron · #**118** 03-20-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferd

Ron did you read the article? seriously. the data doesnt agree with your assessment.

You have one article from one economist.
What you are missing out is this, the US is about 10 Trillion in the hole, the American buck is worth about .50 Euro.
The Chinese are carrying a huge portion of your debt.

The only thing that will change it will be an introduction of the Amero & the NFTZ!

Thing is when the Amero is introduced, what will it be based on?

5-1, 2-1, 10-1?

Who knows?

I just know that in times like these, Joe & Mary Sixpack will be left holding the moldy bag with holes carrying thier earnings around.

Digging4Truth · #**119** 03-20-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferd

dont forget Giada, if you think Rachel Ray is easy on the eyes.... but you can have that crazy barefoot contessa, and that ditz Sandra Lee these two need to be put out of my misery!

the best on food network is Alton Brown and Giada DiLarentus (sp)

I do like Alton Brown.

He educates while he cooks and I love it.

Giada does have a lot of good recipes. I haven't been able to watch her show in a while and, yes sir, she is a doll.

Digging4Truth · #**120** 03-20-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tbpew

if they are it may be dumbest thing they can do (particularly if they are in the back 2/3's of their mortgage).

If the "federal note" dissappears in value, short term inflation will rocket skyward, but the debt on our homes will stay the same while we pay it off with fictious paper things called 'dollars'.

I was more inclined to buy land and figure out to grow chickens and soy beans (bio diesel) but I am torn because I do not think God is impressed with survivalists.

Yes sir... but there is a fer piece of difference between a survivalist and someone who makes the decision that to put their faith in a fiat economy is no longer something they can feel comfortable with.

Farming as a way of life and having a life more dependent on Gods creation than mans has been the way of man for most of our history.

I don't think God is particularly impressed with a people who have no means of support outside of the continuance of a man made system of finance either.

Also... the major difference between a survivalist and someone getting back to a simpler life has more to do with attitude and mindset than anything else.

I have purchased my land and home free of any debt. I plan on raising animals and growing vegetables & fruit etc. This move, in my estimation, is a wise one. If I do this because I have put my trust in these things then that same action is now a foolish one.

Also... on the issue of paying off debt possibly being a foolish one... I would never have agreed with that but this is increasingly becoming my thoughts as well.

My wife was talking about how we can pay this off and pay that off once we sell our home in Louisiana and move to the home that is free of mortgage. This has been my mantra for years. But now.. all of a sudden... I don't feel it is wise. Lets get the things done to the house that we need done... drill a water well with a solar powered pump, get the fences mended, animals going, garden going, solar panels etc... things we want to do and things that will help lower our expenses on a day to day basis...

Then... having those things done will make us even more ready to pay off debt but we will have kept the main thing the main thing.