The popular television reality show "Survivor" is one of my favorites. I'm not sure why. I can't say I can identify personally with any of the physical challenges or even the deprivation suffered by the contestants. I do find it somewhat ironic that the best way to watch the show is curled up with a comfy blanket and a snack or two. All of this brings me in some odd way to the topic of the U.S. national economy. It's a real mess.

Granted, I am not an economist, nor would I try to p ...

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