Yearly 'dis the Consumer Week'

Blog friend Terri sums up my discontent -- with her usual panache.

Boo-freaking-hoo that somebody might shop on Black Friday or buy something on Cyber Monday or not -- and I confess this was new to me -- "give back" on Giving Tuesday:

I refuse to play anymore.

I went out on Black Friday (ooooh) in search of 40% off items not only for others, but for myself! I hate to shop and barely do it all year long so when the shopping season hits, I generally need something. Others (Hi Mom!) love to shop. I don't know if they went out on Black Friday or Saturday or whenever but this economy is run by consumers. We all ought to get a medal for spending a bit this last weekend so the retail stores can get a feel for how the season is going to be on them.

Clearly, Ayn Rand is up in Heaven, smiling down Christmas wishes for this! Thing whole the read.

Economics and Markets Posted by John Kranz at November 27, 2012 5:55 PM