[Ramius]

Lead is better, since you can buy more of it and at least melt it into bullets when things really go to hell. :-)

[Travis McGee]

You said:"Generally speaking, in an economics discussion, as soon as someone uses the phrase "fiat money" it's time to pronounce last call at the bar and start calling cabs to get the regulars home safe."

Is Alan Greenspan now a drunk who needs a safe ride home?