The Sweet Smell of Commerce.

This has probably been my best christmas season in 7+ years. I have spent more money than any other christmas in my life. And for more people than I have ever bought for before. I must say its pretty cool.

My many visits to the mall and various retail stores this season has also been quite busy. Tons of people out and the buzz and excitement that gets us all jazzed up for spending money. I get suckered in to the consumer society that we live in and are totally controlled by it so seems. According to The Wall Street Journal “Consumer spending makes up about 70% of all U.S. economic activity.” Wow. Thats a lot. like crazy amount. 70%.

Which we can go a lot of ways with that data. Like one ie fair tax. Not Cool! In my eyes why would one want to penalize the action that is responsible for 70% of economic activity. there’s way too many taxes rolled into the cost of products already. let alone tacking on some ludicrous 27% tax. I know I know. We don’t get other taxes etc. and we get credits back and all. But psychologically that makes a huge difference at the cash register. I highly you consider the facts and psychological impact of something like that.

Thats my rant. And Im sticking to it Until i find information (substantial) to make me believe differently. What say ye?