Originally posted by FUNKED1
Yeah, The Economist, typical anti-Bush, leftist rag. 
Keep waving that flag while the feds (from either Coke/Pepsi/DNC/GOP party) take turns sodomizing you.
Why are you so fearful? Did something happen in your life to cause this?
Really, if you think all of this is new in our society, you should do some research.
My point is this....nothing taking place with our current economy or budget is new and it will not result in the certain calamity you seem to hold so dear to your belief system....we can banter til the cows come home...just remember when the all clear signal is blown, dumb ol Rude told ya so.
Later, and lock your doors dude:)