Gerhard Fiedler connectionbrazil.com> writes: > OTOH, when the constantly rising public debts of practically all countries > explode some day (they can't just continue to rise forever, can they?), Do not underestimate the ability of governments to print fresh money. Everyone seems to be talking about "public debt" like it would be someone else's money. That is wrong. It is the talkers money too. When they will print the money (and not if!), everyone will sink together. /THREAD END/ Peter -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist