Terror warnings good for the economy?

[DaveSimmons]

From CNN.com - Duct tape sales rise amid terror fears

A Lowe's hardware store in Alexandria, Virginia, said every roll of duct tape has been sold. Another Alexandria Home Depot store reported sales of duct tape tripled overnight.

We could try this with other goods and services: to help the clothing industry for example by pointing out that everyone should buy a new coat to keep warm during the blackout, clean underwear for a trip to the hospital, and a new suit or formal dress to be buried in.

 

[tweakmm]

I think we just found another thing that Duct Tape can fix: Our Economy

 

[MacBaine]

Originally posted by: tweakmm
I think we just found another thing that Duct Tape can fix: Our Economy

 

[Pepsi90919]

FUSCHIA ALERT!!!!1

 

[Colt45]

wtf.. why would you buy duct tape?

 

[ManSnake]

I think gas masks would better stimulate the economy as they are way more expansive than duct tape.

 

[Baronz]

Originally posted by: Colt45
wtf.. why would you buy duct tape?

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
FUSCHIA ALERT!!!!1

When does Plaid come in?...next?

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: Colt45
wtf.. why would you buy duct tape?

To seal cracks in your house in case of bio terror attack... the government recommended it.. stupid imo

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: ManSnake
I think gas masks would better stimulate the economy as they are way more expansive than duct tape.

I believe you mean expensive not expansive.

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber

Originally posted by: Colt45
wtf.. why would you buy duct tape?

To seal cracks in your house in case of bio terror attack... the government recommended it.. stupid imo

 

[yellowperil]

Everyone knows duct tape and plastic sheeting will stop chemical and biological agents

 

[feralkid]

It is to be purchased along with 'heavy plastic sheeting' and scissors. The idea is in case of chemical or biological attack, you and family should meet in a pre-designated room and seal it off. This is what they say! No mention of the fact that you just might run out of air.

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber

Originally posted by: Colt45
wtf.. why would you buy duct tape?

To seal cracks in your house in case of bio terror attack... the government recommended it.. stupid imo

This sounds a lot like those "duck and cover" nuclear attack videos

 

[glenn1]

Terror warnings good for the economy?

If one takes broad stock market performance as an instant feedback proxy for the economy as a whole, then the answer is most definitely no.