Alarming state of the Country Part II

This was one of the first posts I did. In it, I said I would come back with some facts. I apologize for the delay in doing so. When I do these posts, I try to find information from different sources. Sources that are conservative, and liberal alike. I dont want to present info from just one side, because Im not trying to MAKE you into a conservative. Im trying to make you aware, and make you think. I said I believe the country is heading for a major recession, or even depression. I mentioned that I think the government is not being forthcoming about the real state of the economy, or that they are hiding the fact that they know that there is a $hitstorm tsunami headed our way. Here are some enlightening (get it) articles for your enjoyment, and you make the decision for yourself.
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2007/nov/30/housing-slump-evident-locally/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22007867/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12400801/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/article/stocks-trip-financials-gm-4day-rally-comes-end_389262_2.html
http://www.swissamerica.com/article.php?art=01-2007/200701040145f.txt
http://www.theundergroundinvestor.com/2007/11/02/gold-expensive-at-791-an-ounce-not-by-a-long-shot/
http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/07092006/389/s-real-rate-inflation.html