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Old 12-03-2008, 07:35 PM   #10 (permalink)
QuasiMondo
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Originally Posted by dc_dux View Post
I remember from an econ class.....industries that are recession-proof:
booze, bets, butts and bombs
Bars and casinos dont suffer.

Cigarette sales and hookers (both butts) dont suffer.

Defense contractors dont suffer.
General Dynamics, here I come!
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