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    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    I think this is an interesting sociological observation. Granted, we don't have the rigors of science for this anecdote, but I would like to say I see this alot too. It seems major purchases ($200+) which a person believes are necessary are placed on credit, while minor purchases are scrutinized...
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    Slap!

    But certainly the flip side in today's society is, "Thank god the kid's got shoes on!" I think that's the point Feraud was making. I agree with you MC, but when you can't go to a funeral without seeing at least one vulture in jeans and crocs, it's hard to imagine a world where folks wear...
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    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    My main concern, and something I mentioned in the General Decline thread, is that folks today simply don't have the necessary skills to make do. I don't think we would have people running amok, but I could certainly see crime and starvation increasing. I mean, imagine if something as simple...
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    Slap!

    :eusa_clap
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    Slap!

    Wow. The man has a point, I must say.
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    Who Did You Just See Live?

    Wow, lucky you!
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    Shoe shine:Do your own or take out??

    Always shine my own.
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    White Shirt? Colored Shirt?

    I'm probably 50/50, depending on the suit, depending on the circumstances.
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    Pegasus Leather

    Hey, great looking jackets. They don't make sizes for huge lugs like me, though. :(
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    Helping Out

    A 'Dear Abby' for the down and out It's a cool story, but it got me thinking - isn't this how communities worked during the Depression? People band together and help one another out. People that have, give; people that need, ask. I know I try to do my part and I'm sure many of you do too...
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    Does a jacket without breast pocket look odd?

    I've seen this. I think they may have been handmade, but I've seen a pair of OD wool socks with little pockets. lol I'm not sure what they were used for, but I can only imagine something pretty small.
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    Does a jacket without breast pocket look odd?

    Why, don't you? I guess that's where I keep all my junk. (pens, pencils, erasers, and such, in case you're wondering) :nono: lol
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    Terror attack in Oslo, Norway

    Was this something that changed recently? Just curious. I'm sure Norwegians (middle-aged generation) would recall the Varg Vikernes trial in which he was tried and convicted of murder, as well as a number of church arsons. I believe he was sentenced to 21years, and served 16. That was in the...
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    Does a jacket without breast pocket look odd?

    That picture of GW Carver almost (ALMOST) looks like some of them are wearing overcoats. I am the very last person on the FL to be familiar with sartorial history, but do those jackets not look like overcoats - or at least plain outerwear? And they are buttoned quite high, with what appears...
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    "Battleship"

    Well...not to play devil's advocate, but... Hopscotch Really funny film with Walter Matthau. Granted, it's not about the game, but there is certainly an element of back-and-forth, "catch me if you can" throughout. I would recommend it to anyone. It's good, clean humor.
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    Just a few general questions.

    I could be wrong, but I believe our own Marc C. has donned a pair of spats in the past. Garters? Didn't the Baron used to wear sleeve garters? Or am I remembering a picture wrong?
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    The general decline in standards today

    Not to play devil's advocate, but of all the families I've known, they do make an attempt to dress well at the funeral of a dear one. Even when they were wearing cardboard in their shoes to block the holes and shirts that didn't fit - they still had the presence of mind to dress accordingly...
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    The general decline in standards today

    Edward, in this regard, you and I are of the same mind. Do with my corpse what you will (preferably burnt and spread or fed to wildlife...or maybe a Viking burial...), but don't fret over me with tears. What is this but an illusion? Rue, I completely understand your feelings on the floral...
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    What's On Your MUST SEE New Movie List?

    I read the Rum Diaries shortly after the release (or rerelease?), and I had a great laugh. It was definitely a green book for Thompson, and you could see hints of his style beginning to peek through, but it was alot of fun. I can only imagine it will be an interesting film.
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    Terror attack in Oslo, Norway

    Exactly. The country is charming, the people are excellent. I was very sad to see this. Norway is most definitely in my thoughts.

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