I am adding to my hone security system as I expect burglaries and break-ins to increase as the economy deteriorates. I have lived thru several recessions and was born during the big one. The thought that this one will make the 1930's look like "a cake walk" scares hell out of me. I live in a small subdivision and in 35 years there has never benn any trouble, leaving doors unlocked while going to the store was common.. Lately the local nightly news is getting scary, with the elderly middle class being targeted.
Back to the subject, I placed an on line order and a strange e-mail showed up in my inbox saying I had been awarded a $10 certificate from RESERVATIONS REWARD good at any number ir resorts. Magically a $10 debit showed up on my card, In entering the complaint to the card company the lady on the other end was very familiar with the scam and told me yo hold the line and she would put me in touch with RESERVATION REWARDS and they would give an immediate fix.
The lady who answered the phone spoke broken english with a heavy Mexican accent. As I insisted on a credit she used all the reasons listed on her cheat sheet to prevent this. I felt like hell having to yell and threaten the lady and I thought what a terrible job she had and that she was taking all the abuse just to scratch out a living. Bush can crow all he wants but in my opinion we are facing the hardest times any of us have ever seen. It is time to invest in shotgun shells and canned goods.
If you have the opportunity see "The Grapes of Wrath" to get a preview of coming attractions.