In the last few months, Russians have been swimming in every body of water they can find to cool off during a massive heat wave. Officials say that over 2000 people have drowned in the last few months, most of them were swimming while drunk.
You don't have to make this stuff up...just watch the news.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/38368974#38368974
And check out this GOATMUG blog, he finds and posts some meaningful data. Data that wipes to smirk off the stupidly bullish faces of those like CNBC pimps.
http://www.goatmug.blogspot.com/
One of his links was the Rails, a real indicator of industrial goods being moved around, a real indicator of the economy. Huh? Again, why is it worse than last year (which wasn't all that great anyway)
http://railfax.transmatch.com/rfaxye09.html
Look at these charts - Please really look at all of them. Don't be deceived, this country is in a world of hurt.
And the link below has data from 2010 (not just to year end of 2009 which the above charts show. Scroll to the bottom, there is neat "recession indicator" which tracks vehicles and scrap metal, and they are both tanking this month, cash for clunkers is long gone.
http://railfax.transmatch.com/
