I feel ya bro. Here's my issue - when Americans can produce goods, such as cars, that last 15+ years with minimal maintenance (and the maintenance that is done is easily done) I'll BUM. Until then, I'm sticking with my Volvo.

Keeping the dollars here is important from what I've read. I just don't see it changing until the dollar drops to such a low level that imported goods would become more expensive than those made here. The majority of Americans won't buy goods made here A) Because they are more expensive and B) Lack quality.

One thing I am worried about however is oil, and other major currencies, going away from the dollar. Although something tells me the Fed wouldn't allow that to happen...(I hope).