Sandy, there is no Lounge here any more. Economics discussions will get dragged into the political arena out of necessity.
Sometimes I am in the mood for a pie fight. But, I'd rather the economics topics continue as an option then to vent my spleen or verbally dissect you and risk locking the thread or getting the topic banned.
There have been a lot more bombs thrown out here than bright ideas by many posters. Let's all tone it down, not to the point that it loses meaning, of course.
I'll start as a gesture of good will by not posting a diatribe that rips you a new one. Even a compliment: I reviewed some of your threads & you bring good points to the table every now and then. How about this: And, you're not a total Troll