[expat_panama]

the dollar does not buy as much today as it did 5 years ago? 2 years ago?

As much of what? Five years ago dollars bought gold for $1,231/oz. and two years ago at $1,426/oz.  This morning it's at $1,115.  Whether I "deny" anything or you ignore anything here makes no difference.  What we're talking about here is real life market prices.

[ShadowAce]

Ahh--you choose one item that supports your beloved belief and base your whole argument on that.

OK. Have fun with it. Most of it is going away next month.