I thought this article was interesting. Did you know Greece's economy is now smaller than Michigan's (which is in poor shape, I might add). We've been hearing a lot about the severe downturn in the Greek economic system, so I thought I would share this insightful article.

http://blogs.forbes.com/benzingainsights/2011/06/27/did-you-know-greeces-economy-is-smaller-than-michigans/

That is interesting, especially since so much is made out of Greece defaulting. I know it's as big deal, but knowing the size of it's economy does put it in perspective a bit.

So, what does everyone think of this since WE are now in the reality of defaulting?>

Hi,

I thought I would pull up this thread from March of 08......

Economic downturn....not much has changed has it?

Its probably worse....

Come on Mr. President...you told everything was Bushs fault...LOL

Jeff Casmer

I'm so glad you pulled this one up. It's crazy to think we were talking about Greece defaulting back in 08 and STILL are. I agree...while Bush probably had some involvement in the recession, I don't think our current president has done us any favors. I dare say he's prolonged it what with Obamacare, not doing enough for housing (or too much in the wrong direction), taxing the heck out of us, etc. I'm scared to think what the next four years would bring if he's re-elected.