Is an economic recovery possible if

[RobertEarl]

11. 'Willing to do that'

Indeed, I don't see the same work ethic as when I was young. Heck, i don't have the same work ethic. Can't say i blame the young for the lack, it seems the harder you work the less chance you have of enjoying the simple life.

One thing we have, the one thing the world needs, is our food. That is our best card to play globally. It can pay many bills and keep the wolf at the door.

The US has 310 M of the world's 7 B. We are a minority. Our navy is what keeps us as a super power and we can't afford that much longer with the declining wages leading to declining tax revenue to pay for that Navy.

In a sense, the US is old and needs to just retire already. Take it easy. Relax. Accept the deflation. And put together a new WPA- Works Progress Administration, for our infrastructure. But, like you say: are we "willing to do that"? I think the young would go for it.