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To: Big Black Swan who wrote (17197)	2/3/2009 1:06:57 AM
From: Mannie	Respond to of 71455

I know it's politically incorrect to ponder, but maybe frugality will be good for society. Maybe we'll value relationships over material goods, time well-spent rather than money thrown away, spiritual pursuits rather than mall pursuits. A society based on mindless consumerism would fail eventually, one way or another. Maybe that will be the silver lining of this catastrophe, putting us into a better place. So maybe we'll be happier in the end ... or am I just smoking some good stuff? My thoughts have been following the same theme... cheers.

To: Big Black Swan who wrote (17197)	2/3/2009 7:32:19 AM
From: zamboz	Respond to of 71455

Residential architecture reflects the last big move to frugality. The 20's produced their own versions of McMansions. They were followed by those small brick (or wood) houses that are now "tear downs" for McMansions. Over time, many of the grandiose homes of the 20's fell into disrepair due to excessive upkeep and were demolished.