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Originally Posted by Paul Markham
The recession is an excuse the adult industry use for fucking up the business.
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If that is true it really shows how much power the adult industry has. They control the government bodies around the world that calculate economic indicators, they control the press, they are able to push the government to issue record numbers of food stamps debit cards in the US, they are able to make states, countries and banks all over the world pretend to be on the brink of insolvency, they are able to manipulate traders around the world to buy gold at record numbers and push it to another record high this week... I had no idea the adult industry was so powerful
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Originally Posted by Jason Voorhees
I love those people who say this "recession" is gonna make the Great Depression look like a cake walk.
Yeah because 2 years into the Great Depression state fairs were sold out and people were all over the place spending money and not living in dirt homes doing penny jobs just to afford a loaf of bread for the day so they could eat.
Get the fuck out of here with that shit. Yes the economy is in the shitter, but be worse than the Great Depression? Time to pack up and get a job at McDonalds if it's that bad for you kiddo.
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Things just started. To compare where we are now to the Great Depression, which lasted well over a decade, is not really accurate.
Also, do not believe everything you see in the movies about the Great Depression. Not everyone was living in dirt homes and doing penny jobs. Many made fortunes during this time. There are a number of a great books on the subject that I have read. I would suggest some, but I doubt many here read...
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Originally Posted by CyberAge-Dave
Sporting events are always sold out for one, I took my kids to the LA county Fair this past weekend, that place is open for a month, opens early and closes late every day. FULLY PACKED, 20 Bucks to get in, 20 Bucks to Park, Big money on Tickets for Rides, Food Everywhere. Swamped. Music Concerts, Fully booked always sold out.
Where the fuck is the Recession? Money is still moving. So that's Positive.
I put my flipper homes on the market, I get cash offers the first week.
I also think, anything to do with Kids, Women or Sex. People will pay.
People don't think twice when it comes to buying something for the kids, women pay for the hair, nails and all that crap.
And people still by porn. Sex Shops are still in business too.
And yet, unemployment is suppose to be the worst in years. Go figure.
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During the Great Depression movie theaters had record ticket sales. It was true of many forms of "entertainment for the masses". People wanted to go out and forget their problems and have a little fun.
As for it being $20 to "get in" to the LA County Fair and $20 for parking you are exaggerating a bit. "VIP Parking" is $20 which is what I assume you used. Normal parking is $10. The price to get in on a weekend is roughly what it would cost to go take the kids to Alpha and Omega 3D at the Grove. On a weekday much cheaper. And these are the prices if you buy tickets at the gate. You can buy tickets at Costco for the whole family (4 tickets) plus free parking and free ride/game tickets for ~$50. Much less than taking the family to the movies in LA. Ralph's and McDonald's have similar offers.
As for your houses, were your cash offers anywhere near what your asking prices? One could assume not since you refer to them only as "offers". When did you buy them? If you get your asking price will you make a profit?
I have around 6 friends/family members that I know declared bankruptcy in the last 2 years. People with previously flawless credit. I know several guys that were worth millions 2 years ago who now have lost everything. One is living in a camper. I know a lawyer who are scrubbing toilets right now to make ends meet.
Maybe you do not think this is real, but the people I know who are greatly affected by it do and many are struggling just to get by every day. And things are just getting started...