>>The basic structure of the economy is still solid.<<
Mmmm hmmmm. The bigger they are, the harder they fall.
We are looking at a perfect storm, economically and politically. This Christmas is going to be a retail disaster of epic proportions, IMHO. We got a hint last year.
Nope... people still have real money.
I hate to say this. but you are full of it. I hope nobody from Wall Street is reading your garbage. The last thing we need is more panic right now.
Good. Christmas is way too commercialized.
Get your house in order. Know you neighbors, make a plan to bug out if needed.
This is going to be interesting.