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[farmaholic]

Seems we have both inflation and the debt now. Hidden inflation, where packaging sells you less for more money.

Maybe the everyday consumer items aren't too bad but some stuff seems nuts.

Best to keep the everyday consumer goods reasonable to keep the masses satisfied.

Inflation has taken it's toll on the things I need to buy to farm with. House prices are crazy. Vehicles probably gained back the price they lost after 08.

[errolanderson]

Thanks guys....

So, what's the answer?

Crash?

The economy will fix itself(sound familiar)?

What type of medicine needs to be taken, or any?.....let it trod along?

If policy, interference and manipulation got us to this point, what's needed to correct it, if you think anything is wrong.

Inflation can go away, debt doesn't.

Maybe controlling debt early would have been less painful than "some" inflation.

What would things look like today if things would have been left to their own devices?

I hate the thought of "forcing" an economy.

Lots to comment on if anyone cares to, THANKS again guys
A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer

farmaholic, you are no fool . . . .

This situation has just now begun to upset markets as the consequences of central bank decisions of simply kicking-the can have now turned into an economic monster that central bankers are no-longer able to manipulate. It will impact all of us.

The consequences of debt has yet to be fully felt (IMO). Retail is in-the-crosshairs. The next generation may have a totally different view on consumerism and debt. Equity markets will be impacted. But there will be tremendous opportunity for those positioned for the change in markets consumer attitudes. A changing-of-the quard so-to-speak lies ahead.