Quote Originally Posted by Lady's Human View Post
My point, very simply, is this. Stories like this happen all the time, and are not proof of a recession.

I disagree. It happens in much greater numbers than it ever has before.

I can't remember another time when prices on EVERYTHING has risen in
record numbers & personal income has stagnated or stopped altogether,
by layoffs or plant shutdowns. All these things plus the mortgage mess,
has led to this. Calling it a economic slowdown if it makes you feel better
but it sounds like full fledged recession to me.