Way to go America!!

[killersheep]

Kind of ironic isn't it? The more effort you put into building your safety net, the greater the chance is you're going to need it.

I'd rather have it and need it than leave everything to chance.

Well yeah, me too, I was just pointing out the paradox. Like most paradoxes, there's no good solution. Anyways, it's no secret that consumer confidence is one of the bog unknowns in trying to navigate an economic recovery.

I agree it is interesting though, what is good for the individual is rarely good for the economy as a whole.