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  1. Undertow

    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    It's quite difficult to avoid politics when discussing the economy/economic theory, isn't it? I suppose that is a major pillar of politics, after all. :whistle: I already give to charities, I already give money to the homeless, the destitute, and even to "free-loaders" just looking for a $1...
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    Niagara Falls! Slowly I turned!

    Current society (media included) can't remember well past two weeks. I'm surprised they even knew what the place was called. ;)
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    Are you feeling the economic crunch?

    Thought it might be interested to revisit this thread. Personally, I have found it's easier to replace broken items with vintage ones, so my "collecting" hasn't been impeded, per se. I've also discarded some cheaply made items for more expensive alternatives that will last until I die.
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    Great article in the NY Times- vintage style recognized

    And here... Gov Island, NYC/2012 Jazz Age Lawn Party Weekends/June 16 & 17 and Aug 18 & 19 And here... Great article in the NY Times- vintage style recognized And here... Living in the past ...in case anyone is wondering... ;)
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    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    Now there's an idea! Trust-fund hipsters throwing away Macs! I knew you had a Mac, Lizzie, but it hadn't occured to me how simple it must be to fix them if you're finding tossed ones. I should stay on the prowl for these things.
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    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    Flicka, I hear that alot too - about the TV. I don't use the thing, so why should I have one? Well, I broke down back in 2008 and bought one on sale (so I could watch old Hitchcock movies, duh! lol). But I've never had cable, and I don't use it to actually watch programs. Now I'm that...
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    The devolution of our society through fashion in just two pictures.

    lol :eusa_clap You heard it here first folks!
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    Closed.

    Woah, did you just say that? Because I could have sworn...
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    Red Wing 875 comfort question...

    Same here. I have the 8111 Iron Rangers. They were a D width, my usual size, and they required a bit of breaking in. After about a month of wearing them everywhere, they started softening up. I used he Red Wing Leather Dressing when scuffs would appear, and this application not only gave the...
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    Living in the past

    That link doesn't appear to go anywhere? At&t Wireless Site Map?
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    Best city for vintage living

    From what I've seen of Minneapolis, specifically Uptown, I was fairly impressed. There's a decent vintage community and some fellow loungers there. The architecture is really something special, too. My lady currently lives in a residential hotel built in the 20's. Great place, great people. All...
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    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    Oh yes. It's sad, really, the disparity between the poor in Western societies and their cigar smoking, golf playing, Lambo driving counterparts. But I wonder... The folks that can't afford proper shoes, what are their priorities? Where is their money going? Why can't they mend and make do? Is...
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    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    Although I'm sure this is a little off topic, it fits in with what you're saying Lizzie. Poll: Catching criminals is fine, but don't use drones for speeding tickets, Americans say "So if they keep beating the drum, we just keep marching?" "You got it, Mac." How does this fit in? Well...
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    Bourbon

    I am not surprised in the least. Look at Jose Cuervo Gold - 51% blue agave, 49% "distilled spirits" aka vodka. You can call Cuervo tequilla until you're blue in the face, but it's really just window washer. Same pretty much goes for bourbons. Boy, a nice bourbon on the rocks sounds fantastic...
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    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    Right. People have this insane mindset that they need *new* things. "Old stuff" is seen as dirty, grubby, eccentric, disgusting. The Men on Madison (and some women too, I'm sure) have tapped our vein and they'll just keep pumping this sludge into the collective bloodstream. This...
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    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    Ah, again, I don't disagree entirely but I don't think our model is as rigid as we make it. Granted, current Asian production is low quality, high output, bottom line junk that's meant to be thrown away two years after it's purchased when a bakelite housing melts due to a bad wire connection...
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    Some like it Holy reproduction vintage wear

    :eusa_clap ;)
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    Today's Pinup Fashion a Sly Wink to the Past - New York Times

    Haha, that's okay; I think I'll just say it like this: "Ain't no use in votin' anyhow - all dad gummit does is serve is'self."
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    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    I don't entirely disagree here. What was once affordable and of high value to the average American 50 years ago is now priced just out of reach. However, you and Sheeplady argue that there are no choices as a result and thus we as consumers are bound to these purchases. Your example of the...
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    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    Ah, I see! I think I must have misunderstood your previous posts. I think we're right in line with one another. There are number of Loungers with this mindset. Who knows, maybe we'll make a change in the world?

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