To: central_va
I hate to say it, but the Black Death killed more than a third of Europe off in the 14th century, and it sparked enormous economic and cultural growth.
To: ClearCase_guy
The problem is greed. Every tom, dick and harry wants a mobile phone, cable tv and a euro sedan. These things were luxuries 30 yrs ago. I remember my Dad bringing home our first color TV - in 1967. It was a big deal. We got a window A/C unit and I thought we were royalty...
22 posted on
06/16/2013 2:02:46 PM PDT by
central_va
(I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
To: ClearCase_guy
I hate to say it, but the Black Death killed more than a third of Europe off in the 14th century, and it sparked enormous economic and cultural growth.
The Black Death disproportionately affected the urban poor because of their rat-infested living conditions.
36 posted on
06/16/2013 2:17:23 PM PDT by
Colinsky
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