“Long term prices of houses simply cannot rise above people’s means to pay for them. That is a simple economic fact. Here is another simple economic fact: Family incomes are falling. The negative savings rate and rising foreclosures are more proof of stress in the system.” – Mike “Mish” Shedlock, Mish’s Global Economic Trend Analysis, April 2006, as quoted at SafeHaven.com
Jim’s Quote of the Day:
- Ad Prepare for chaos with the essential SIEGE belt. Perfected for CCW with flexible, no-stretch, high-grip custom HD ballistic nylon and capabilities unmatched in any other belt. Go anywhere. Solid 5.5-7 oz of persuasion has saved many. Save $20!SIEGE STOVES: in a fuel crisis twigs are free and abundant. Ultra-compact high-performance portable survival stoves. Enter "SBLOG" at checkout for $20 off any belt. USA-made.
- Ad Elk Creek Company - Federally-Exempt No-Paperwork GunsPre-1899 Antique Cartridge Guns -- No FFL Required. Can be mailed to your doorstep with no Federal paperwork!








