Just a recurrence of an errant thought I had at work a few months ago:

First, I work in a cash-counting room in a Native casino, so I see a lot of money every day. I was running a batch of quarters through the machine one day, which came soon after an amazing amount of new paper money, all denominations.

Now, I know that a lot of decrepit money goes back to the government, where it is taken out of circulation and shredded. But it occurs to me that new money, new colors of bills, new designs, and new coins (specifically the state quarters), is a great way to add to the inflation rate without people paying much attention. Not that Americans pay much attention to anything unless it hits them in the face.

Is this too cynical even for me? (Wait-- what am I saying... ?)

Sue... beyond cynical?