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2010-10-12 Economy

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Posted by Water Modem 2010-10-12 09:09|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Misleading statement on the first line.

Growth from a low level easily overtakes growth from a higher level.

One FACT is this. Protectionism is a subsidy from consumers to producers. It makes the country poorer for a few special interests.

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2010-10-12 09:54|| 2010-10-12 09:54|| Front Page Top

#2 The US exports trash and jobs. What a deal.

Posted by Black Charlie Chinemble5313 2010-10-12 11:03|| 2010-10-12 11:03|| Front Page Top

#3 Free trade is a myth. There is not an even playing field. Over-regulation by government, government meddling in our free enterprise (bailouts, cash for clunkers, etc.), unions, cap & trade BS, and product liability suits have driven industry off-shore.

Posted by JohnQC 2010-10-12 17:58|| 2010-10-12 17:58|| Front Page Top

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