Another day, another massive Dow drop on Wall Street, another employment crisis, another bankruptcy. Sigh. These are the days of our lives... (cue cheesy impending-doom soap opera muzak). It’s times like this when I want to ready my burrow and settle in for a nice long, peaceful hibernation until spring (even if the markets aren’t stabilized by then, I’ll at least have warm weather and carnival food to look forward to). And I don’t think I am alone in my desire to take a break from general consciousness for awhile. 
According to a new AP Poll, released Oct. 20th, anxiety and stress over the economy is running at an all time high.
One third of people polled are worried about losing their jobs and about half are concerned they won't be able to keep up with their mortgage and credit card payments. Only 15 percent of people believe that our country is headed in the right direction.
Ouch. While that’s a low number, I’m actually surprised it isn’t lower. What do these 15 percent of people know that the rest of us don’t? Perhaps I should join the ranks of this persistently optimistic group, who are clearly unaffected by the chaos around them. Or maybe they’ve just been in hibernation too long.
--Erin
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It's times like this I'm glad I don't have money to lose. Although at the same time, I'd really like to be investing now while everything is at rock bottom. I bet it would pay off in 5 years or so.
Great post Erin! You're the coolest!
What would it take for those last 15% to change their minds?? They should have done a few follow-up polls with these folks. "Have you had any communication with the human race whatsoever in the last year?" "Do you consider yourselves part of a league of 'Super-Patriots' whose creed is to never question the government?" "Are you currently being held at gun and/or knife point by anyone currently working within the Bush Administration?"
Might I join you in your burrow? I'll bring candy for nourishment.
Speaking of which, don't ever tease me with promises of lollipops again! Only say it if you mean it.
hehe, you ask some very prudent and insightful questions Anna. And yes, please come and join me in my awesome burrow, where we shall feed on candy (and live like kings!) during these harsh times.
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