@Dexter   Here's a link that dispproves exactly what you are talking about.  Granted it's from 1996, but it's still relevant to today.  Can't post a hyperlink, so Google "How Much Is that Tomato in the Window? Retail Produce Prices Without Illegal Farmworkers."   "... the U.S. fresh market price for fruits and ...more

@Dexter   Where the hell did you come up with those numbers regarding price if it was American made or if Americans picked lettuce?  I'm looking up the numbers now, but it sounds like you pulled those numbers out of your butt.

DG_W,   I hope that was in the same tone that I use when I say "Thanks President Reagan.  We will always be in your DEBT."

I'll be watching gold...so I can short it when it peaks soon.

Are you freaking kidding me?  GREECE?  Sounds like more misinformation that institutional investors spout so they can get individuals to sell low and buy high.  How can such gross generalizations be made about a single trading day?

MirageGuy, You must have a short memory, because I remember who was driving the bus when we went off the cliff.

Let's be honest here.  The reason the debt is even a problem is because of unsound fiscal policy that started back in January 2001 when the House, Senate, and White House all went Republican.  Absolute power corrupts absolutely.  What kept the debt (somewhat) in check was a mixed legislative and executive branch.  We w...more