The Onion presents an interesting spin on the financial retrenchment that's in vogue right now. I do wonder it's really the best for the real estate sector, as it seems like it would reduce aggregate demand for rental units. Also, note the shout out to Robert Ingersoll.
Nation's Girlfriends Unveil New Economic Plan: 'Let's Move In Together'
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> it would reduce aggregate demand for rental units.
However, increased snuggling up would reduce demand for heating, curbing oil imports. More dude, less crude, the chicks might argue.