what does it all mean?

Based on your forecast, sounds like we will need to work harder to stay in business.

Jeffery,

It mean's we're in for a long scary ride...put on your seat belt!

Derrick,

I'm not saying that I know what is going on, but it's not comfortable for me right now...you?

We always bounce back.  It will get better.  I think we are closer to the end of the crisis than the beginning.

Patrick,

Glad you feel that way...I live the positive attitude and I need to hear that tonight!  :-)

I see this as a time to invest and prepare for the good times when they come back. Every decade this happens and the prices will rise again and if you prepare like others before you, you can become very wealthy!

Karen, Usually in an election year they try to make us believe our economy is great. Not this time though. Just pray a Dem isn't voted into the White House or we are in for a bumpier ride than we've seen in a good while.

NJ,

You know it...I'm so Republican...I mean. they are fighting amongst themselves...Clinton is a full blown lier and Obama...thinks too much out loud...Foot in mouth syndrome...

JMO and thanks for posting.

Karen, I watch Glenn Beck every eve, I like him. He seems straightforward and very intelligent. My goodness though when you hear the truth about what we are facing with no" padding the truth" from the politicians. It scares the h*ll out of me. Gas 5 bucks a gallon by summer? Rationing rice at Costco? He says make sure you have supplies in reserve for your family, buy now. Even now, who can afford much extra than what you actually need??? I can't imagine what my 3 year old grandson will see and have to face in his lifetime. I don't even like to think about it. 50 years from now ? WOW, I'll be gone but the children will suffer. Its horrible.

Karen - it'll be tough. at least you won't have to worry about heating fuel down in Florida. this is something that is going to be a hughe problem next  winter.

NK,

I actually went and bought tuna, canned tomatoes, TP, paper towels, water, etc...we used to have tax relief prior to hurricane season in Fl...not this year.  I have plenty of water...and bought canned good's in bulk...It's totally scary...

Peter,

You are right. Heating fuel up north will be horrific...

My concern is that this situation is going to leave many people bankrupt.