no. i saw it happening. however, there is no saying as to what extent this may or may not have influenced our negotiations. if we’re carrying this to the extreme, are we honestly saying that the majority was doing this, or enough that in times of self-help would have helped themselves? it was in my opinion a convenient element upon which to hang our white flag. certainly we had enough people propagating this myth, with no mention of our budgetary shortfalls or spending habits.