[Soren]

I read something recently which I haven't been able to confirm. In 1929, just 4% of households were in the market. Anybody know if that's true? (versus around 50% today). Also, 30% of the population was in agriculture verus 3% today. I saw someone complaining on a board that we are in a depression. An oldtimer responded that this is no depression (yet); a depression is when you go dig up dandelions in your front yard for food.

[RightWhale]

Remember Y2K. Also, does anyone know how to make bread from sawdust? Russians and N Koreans know how. Will it get bad? Will it get that bad?

[Semi Civil Servant]

In 1929, just 4% of households were in the market. Anybody know if that's true? (versus around 50% today). Also, 30% of the population was in agriculture verus 3% today.

4% sounds a little low, but I really don't know. I'm know a significant chunk of the population was involved in farming. 30% sounds reasonable. When you pass over the Kansas border today, a billboard tells you one Kansas farmer feeds 120(?) I can't remember the exact number, but it's big.

I saw someone complaining on a board that we are in a depression. An oldtimer responded that this is no depression (yet); a depression is when you go dig up dandelions in your front yard for food.

This is no depression. If the government figures are true, we aren't even in a recession. That doesn't mean all the hanky panky going on is harmless. What's been going on is no less than a con game that's now coming undone. This could be big trouble. But I'm hoping not.

I hear dandelions are best served with a light olive oil vinegret. :)

[TigerLikesRooster]

Re #49

As I said in the other reply, you are fighting a financial "Stalingrad". You would win eventually but enemy won't quit easily. You may not underestimate them. Pray to Rodina to delliver the bone-chilling winter, which will froze your enemies to death.