[nigel]

Aaron - completly right about the social infrastructure. Years ago I studied population movement and interestingly it sort of doughnuts out like ripples in a pond only to repeat itself over 25 -30 years. Inner city types spill into the burbs who move to the country - their kids then find cities cheap and gentrify the poor centres - it all begins again. Perhaps this cycle will speed up?

Over here (UK) property prices have just about topped out at lunacy levels and there's a move to the country just peaking. I read the USA is about to hit the buffers too.


Leanan - I love the idea that USA only educates kids to keep them off the streets. What sort of reason is that? College here is about to cost most people £3000 a year for three years. Price up from zero.

[Aldert]

Half full or half empty?
In the end it really doesnt matter that much how you look at it.
You still have the same amount left in both cases. Optimistic or pessimistic? Does it matter? Future wont be affected by it. (expect maybe in case of politicians)

[Aldert]

(Post was meant for the glas-talk on page one... and 'expect maybe' should be 'except maybe..')