*bows to white rabbit*

you obviously know alot more 'o this stuff than me, matey. *waves his bachelor of fine arts*

i don't really handle me own monies, and all me investments are long term things. i do follow your analysis 'o the amount of monies, or percieved value, most folks have via their homes and such.

if i may, i wanted to amplify me final question, though...

is this huge debt a real problem, one that will "come home to roost" and wreak havoc upon our ports? or is it just "one of those things", that will be addressed by our wise folk in the government, whar the common sailors like me will feel nary a thing?

-MeadHallPirate