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Originally Posted by starman345  ...I think things will turn around sooner than later, once there is a ray of hope to grasp onto, and provided the media gives it the same attention it does the doom and gloom then we will round the corner. Personally, I think the recovery will be rapid once it starts. |
And that's exactly the attitude we need! But I wouldn't count on the media spreading the good news. It's contrary to the current agenda.
I too am still working. No job is 100% secure but I'm not spending a lot of time worrying about mine - I have a job to do instead! So I am hoping for the best but I am prepared for the worst as I envision it. (Maybe it could be a whole lot worse, like global holocaust, but I'm not going to worry about what would ultimately do us all in!)
And the recovery could indeed be rapid. Many are being very cautious at this time and thus only spending on their needs and letting their wants wait a bit for more certain disposable income and better economic outlooks. To be sure that is all adding to pent-up demand, and once that is released we could see a rapid shift in the other direction. That's the kind of "hope" I'm more willing to bet on, and I also "hope" others begin to see it that way soon...