Blue,
Walther PPKS is a small, semi-automatic pistol made, or used to be made, in Germany by Walther. It was made most famous as the weapon carried by super spy James Bond. It comes usually in .380 caliber, which is a shortened 9mm.

"Finance and shenanigans = bad, yeah?"

Yes. Shenanigans usually indicates that someone is doing something 'behind the scenes' where it is hidden from view, usually for their own well being. In this case, manipulations of financial markets and investments by individuals or small groups that have a negative effect on the majority, but a positive outcome for that individual or group.

I agree with GDaddy about the upcoming economic disaster. What we've just gone through isn't going to approach what will be happening over the next few years. End of times? I doubt it. End of life, no, probably not. End of America as we know it? Good possibility.

Remember, the concept of Socialism is supposed to be a GOOD thing. Everyone shares equally. However, in reality, look at places like North Korea, Russia from the 1950s through the late 90's, and even today. China is another one, although they are trying to switch to a capitalist market, but in doing so have done significant damage to their own economy.

And that's the road we're on now.

Gary

I'm blessed watching God do what He does best. I've had a few rough years, and I'm still not back to where I want to be, but I'm on the way and things are looking far better now than what they were!