Comments on: The New Normal Is: Abnormal – It Won’t Last

By: Dren

Dren — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:08:32 +0000

Massive congratulations on your wife-persuasion skills! I am in awe.

Actual cases of persuasion against well-entrenched, media-supported beliefs seem rare.

Could you do a blog post on your approach and technique? Share!

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By: Darwin

Darwin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:22:17 +0000

You’re right, I shouldn’t stereotype completely. I had graduated a decade ago and saw these behaviors everywhere amongst people my age and I feel like the country’s only moved even more in that direction during the 2000s so it would be worse by now, but perhaps given the economic realities and lack of job prospects that existed during prior graduating classes, some of the recent-grad behaviors will change for the current generation (one can only hope!). Good luck on your search!

By: Stephanie PTY

Stephanie PTY — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:59:19 +0000

I do agree with you somewhat. I believe that in a few years, we'll start in experience some very high inflation. Who loses out in high inflation? People who have a lot of money in savings. America will lose its taste for saving when that happens. But I have to disagree with you about the idea of the privilaged youth. I just graduated from college this year, and I see a different picture from where I am. A lot of us are scared. Far fewer people have jobs lined up that I would have hoped - I myself don't even have one yet, even though I graduated in February instead of May (and not for lack of trying). A lot of us are just trying to get by, taking low-paying jobs or moving back home (to parents who may or may not charge rent). I hope my peers learn from this adversity, because it could go either way. This has not been a great year to graduate in! Stephanie PTY’s last blog post..Moving: 8 Tips to Avoid Scams on Craigslist

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By: Mark Wolfinger

Mark Wolfinger — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:53:12 +0000

Yes. But it will last for a VERY short time. Memories are short - per your example of the technology bubble. Mark Wolfinger’s last blog post..Neutralizing Risk When Trading Options II