[davep]

I'm bumping this thread for anyone who used to be interested in Reverse Engineer's posts. He now posts at the Doomstead Dinerhttp://www.doomsteaddiner.org/forum/index.php the name of which some of you may remember from his time here.

He appears to be far less aggressive in his approach than he used to be. I for one would like him to bring his take on things back here...

[Plantagenet]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('davep', ' ')I for one would like him to bring his take on things back here...

[SeaGypsy]

RE left partly because his detractors kept accusing him of unseemly conduct with his pupils. There were other issues, mainly about crossing the line when it comes to what could be construed as calling for treason or terrorism. I liked RE's presence here and would like to see a return. Yet I can't see him sticking around to be called names.

[Revi]

I think we'll have a little while to get ready for what's coming, then we'll find that our salaries (if we have any) won't keep up with inflation. We are going to have to make a lot of our livelihood. That might mean trading in our spare time or cutting wood. The main idea is that we won't be given enough to purchase what we need. Whether it's inflation or deflation the result will be the same. There won't be enough for every middle class person to live the lifestyle they are accustomed to. They will have to learn to live like most of the world does now. Cars won't be just for fun. Just like in the 30's, every time you go to town you will bring along a trunk full of stuff to trade. You'll head back to your homestead with a bunch of stuff that will last you. A bag of flour and a bunch of DVD's will have to last until the next time you have something to trade. It will be high tech/low tech. You might use a cell phone or computer to plan out where you drop eggs off for example.