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Meet The Doomsayers Who Just Won't Give Up
The Business Insider ^ | 12-17-2009 | Joe Weisenthal

Posted on 12/17/2009 8:49:53 AM PST by blam

Meet The Doomsayers Who Just Won't Give Up

Joe Weisenthal
Dec. 17, 2009, 10:32 AM

Last April we ran a profile of the leading doomsayers -- the folks who aggressively argued that the economy was going to hell in a handbasket.

Of course, back in April that seemed very possible, and so many of these folks were riding huge waves of fame.

Since then, things have improved markedly, but it's hard to switch gears when you're mostly known for being negative.

And so we've updated our survey to introduce you to the brave holdouts. Despite the rally, they're warning us, Cassandra-like, that all is not well! The recovery is a mirage, and if we don't change our ways fast then we're screwed.

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(Click to the site to see all 19 of them)

(Excerpt) Read more at businessinsider.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: doomsayers; economy; money; recession
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To: blam
Brilliant! I'm e-mailing Santa right this minute. :)
21 posted on 12/18/2009 7:38:01 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin ( "When you subsidize poverty and failure, you get more of both." - James Davidson)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Electric Powered Tricycles


22 posted on 12/18/2009 7:48:22 AM PST by blam
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To: blam
I've got my eye on one of those three wheeled bicycles.

I picked up a three-speed at a garage sale for 25 bucks, and got new tubes for the tires on sale...I figured if things really get bad, I can haul water or food and use it as a mini-pickup...now, for a decent trailer...

23 posted on 12/18/2009 9:47:55 AM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: Smokin' Joe
"I figured if things really get bad, I can haul water or food and use it as a mini-pickup...now, for a decent trailer..."

Yup. I need the exercise any way. And, I probably won't be able to afford gasoline if some of the things I've read come true.

Maybe (ahem), I'll go into the delivering groceries business.

24 posted on 12/18/2009 10:23:50 AM PST by blam
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Nifty! Only three ingredients! Self rising flour, beer and White Sugar. Thank you!

Anyway, make mine with Point Special! (Is the paper pulp mill still operating upstream from the brewery I wonder?)

Recalling your old tagline, did you see that Ghiardelli double chocolate brownies were named the best out-of-box brownie? $2.00 for a box at the local Walmart. Get a case. Good investment for the coming dark age. You already have a bit of farmland I think; good for you!


25 posted on 12/19/2009 5:07:06 PM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission (I miss you cheeseheads! Wisconsin winter, on the other hand.....)
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To: blam
"I've got my eye on one of those three wheeled bicycles"

Cool!


26 posted on 12/19/2009 5:37:45 PM PST by Rebelbase
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

Thanks for the tip, Pete! And I changed my tagline back just for you!


27 posted on 12/19/2009 6:35:34 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (Save the Earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

thank forgot david tice he says dow 4500 and snp 450!! he been right alot!


28 posted on 12/19/2009 9:51:51 PM PST by remaxagnt (`)
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