Reply #12: I sell artwork and I've noticed the same thing myself

[Lorien]

plus, I no longer buy anything "for fun" because my own medical debt (and yes I HAVE insurance) has emptied my savings and driven me deep into debt. I don't even have credit anymore. I think that medical expenses are a major factor-maybe THE major factor, in our economy, but that won't change anything. Those on the Hill would rather drive us all into third world status than upset the status quo at the top and deprive an handful of rich SOBs even greater riches.