If RP's premise about the Middle East and Int'l conflict (ie. interventionism) was true and we could solve all conflicts by backing off and getting out, it would truly be a wonderful thing. But if the premise is wrong (duh) it is catastrophe for us AND the rest of the world.
Similarly, if I were to not save for retirement because I planned to poop gold bricks it would be a wonderful thing for me and my closest friends. Unfortunately it aint gonna happen.
Wait a minute...
I AM counting on Social Security ... almost the same thing.
Maybe.....
NAH!
re: Similarly, if I were to not save for retirement because I planned to poop gold bricks it would be a wonderful thing for me and my closest friends.
Well, if you do discover how to do that, please let me in on the secret!