This is an excellent article by Jim Willie, Cooky. The U.S. public seem to have their heads buried in the sand for now as government & investment officials try to paint an unrealistic picture -- " things aren't too bad really" -- REALLY -- Wonder when the Wake-up call will come? Answer: - when it starts to really hurt in the pocket book! When the inflation spiral takes effect, watch out! Right now no one seems to even speak about inflation.