In a sick way, I kind of understand where you’re coming from. I’ve had this same conversation with some of my friends. Consumerism and materialism are bred by greed and lack of perspective. The Gen X (of which I am a part) and Gen Y’s have no clue what it means to want for something. This could just be the serious kick in the *ss we all need to refocus our lives. I’ve come to the point where I’ve asked myself, “what will happen if I lose my home?” I’ve decided that it will suck. Huge. But if I still have my health, my friends, my family, I will be able to live through it all. This is the time for us to contemplate what is truly important in our lives. It ain’t money.

Many decent people especially young families starting out where shut out of the market. Or in desperation bought and got in over there heads. They are the ones I feel sorry for.

“I’m gleefully waiting for the coming recession”

Gleefully. Wow. Yes bring on the starvation, no hope, and washed up dreams. I just love misery.