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03-17-2011, 12:06 PM
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Consumers Say Recession Changed Way They Blow Paycheck On Crap
 A survey released Monday by the U.S. Department of Commerce found the nation's weakened economy has drastically changed the way consumers blow their paychecks on useless crap. The report suggests the lingering recession has forced Americans to make tough choices when it comes to pissing away their earnings, as millions struggle to find new, and often challenging, ways to be completely irresponsible with their finances... Consumers Say Recession Changed Way They Blow Paycheck On Crap 
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03-17-2011, 12:19 PM
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hahah
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-JPG `It is more blessed to give than to receive.' Acts 20:35b
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03-17-2011, 12:30 PM
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And yet---how much is consumer spending down by? Only 1 or 2%?
P.S. Okay, ya got me. Posted before I read.
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03-17-2011, 12:56 PM
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I knew as soon as I read the title that this had to be from The Onion. I love that site.
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Steve * Despite the high cost of living, it remains very popular. * Why should I pay for my daughter's education when she already knows everything? * There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going.
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03-17-2011, 02:33 PM
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Maybe humans haven't evolved enough to realize that you can't just live for today. Even wild animals cache their kills for a later meal or store away a few nuts for the winter.
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"Those who can't remember the past are condemmed to repeat it".- George Santayana.
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03-18-2011, 08:26 AM
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More wisdom from the Onion... What would the world be without straight-shooters like those guys?
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"Praestantia per minutus" ... "Acta non verba"
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03-18-2011, 12:23 PM
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http://www.data360.org/dsg.aspx?Data...ge=2&count=100
Shows a dip in consumer spending and then we are flying again already. Just to bring some dull reality to this humor.
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03-18-2011, 12:29 PM
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Steve * Despite the high cost of living, it remains very popular. * Why should I pay for my daughter's education when she already knows everything? * There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going.
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