"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Well, i'm not agreeing about the economy being in bad shape - but more people are "maxing out their accounts and spending like there's no tomorrow" because they have to.
Everything is more expensive - and w/ so many living paycheck to paycheck - they're getting caught... they don't have room for a doubling in energy costs, increases in import prices, and a significant increase in food costs. The cash ain't there.
just sayin....