Glenn Beck and his echos?
I think that’s part of it.
But I think some of it people are preparing for the coming inflation also. My friends are starting to see the future in their grocery bills. Others are asking me if I would invite them over for canning sessions.
This past summer we saw many new veg gardens in our area.
I’ve always been a fan of ‘victory gardens’. My main garden is now refered to as the ‘John Galt’ garden.
>>But I think some of it people are preparing for the coming inflation also.<<
Part of the Bernanke plan is to convince inflation is just around the corner, causing them to buy stuff.
It’s working with me. I buy a lot of junk silver.