@zer0hedge.I think our Congress and Justice system is a greater illustration of our Banana Republic status than our debt. Every country has its share of debt and they are going to print to infinity until the reset. Convention of the States is our only peaceful hope.I see older people checking prices, using coupons (sad because the best deals are from your phone) and looking worried. I see more men shopping. I noticed a very thin Russian gal at the meat counter that was shoplifting large pieces of custom meat right in front of everyone. She was ordering the custom cuts and putting them right into her bag. By how thin she was I knew she wasn't eating that meat. I doubt that she was stopped leaving the store. Overt theft prevention is frowned upon as it upsets the customers. (I overheard her talking to the meat counter butcher and recognized the accent).
Back in November or December I remember hearing from a cashier that someone had slit their wrists and was running through the store, bleeding.thanks for sharing.