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May 25, 2009 at 1:29 PM #406107May 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM #405451
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Participant[quote=afx114][quote=jpinpb]We invented and created things that advanced us as a society. We are not in the forefront of anything and haven’t been for a very long time.[/quote]
We still do invent and create things that advance us as a society (Apple, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Google, etc). The problem is that none of the things we invent are actually made here anymore.
“Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China.”
That Mars Rover was pretty neat too.[/quote]
Mars Rover is not a tradable good. It’s a fun consumer good, a toy, for the scientifically-minded amongst us.
A 30% devaluation of the dollar would, after 5 years, work wonders for our economy. It would be even better if paired with a zero-inflation target and enforcement regime, but that ain’t ever going to happen. Gotta keep taxing savers while pretending we’re not, to keep our delusions of double-digit returns on investment going forever.
May 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM #405698Participant[quote=afx114][quote=jpinpb]We invented and created things that advanced us as a society. We are not in the forefront of anything and haven’t been for a very long time.[/quote]
We still do invent and create things that advance us as a society (Apple, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Google, etc). The problem is that none of the things we invent are actually made here anymore.
“Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China.”
That Mars Rover was pretty neat too.[/quote]
Mars Rover is not a tradable good. It’s a fun consumer good, a toy, for the scientifically-minded amongst us.
A 30% devaluation of the dollar would, after 5 years, work wonders for our economy. It would be even better if paired with a zero-inflation target and enforcement regime, but that ain’t ever going to happen. Gotta keep taxing savers while pretending we’re not, to keep our delusions of double-digit returns on investment going forever.
May 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM #405937Participant[quote=afx114][quote=jpinpb]We invented and created things that advanced us as a society. We are not in the forefront of anything and haven’t been for a very long time.[/quote]
We still do invent and create things that advance us as a society (Apple, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Google, etc). The problem is that none of the things we invent are actually made here anymore.
“Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China.”
That Mars Rover was pretty neat too.[/quote]
Mars Rover is not a tradable good. It’s a fun consumer good, a toy, for the scientifically-minded amongst us.
A 30% devaluation of the dollar would, after 5 years, work wonders for our economy. It would be even better if paired with a zero-inflation target and enforcement regime, but that ain’t ever going to happen. Gotta keep taxing savers while pretending we’re not, to keep our delusions of double-digit returns on investment going forever.
May 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM #405999Participant[quote=afx114][quote=jpinpb]We invented and created things that advanced us as a society. We are not in the forefront of anything and haven’t been for a very long time.[/quote]
We still do invent and create things that advance us as a society (Apple, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Google, etc). The problem is that none of the things we invent are actually made here anymore.
“Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China.”
That Mars Rover was pretty neat too.[/quote]
Mars Rover is not a tradable good. It’s a fun consumer good, a toy, for the scientifically-minded amongst us.
A 30% devaluation of the dollar would, after 5 years, work wonders for our economy. It would be even better if paired with a zero-inflation target and enforcement regime, but that ain’t ever going to happen. Gotta keep taxing savers while pretending we’re not, to keep our delusions of double-digit returns on investment going forever.
May 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM #406146Participant[quote=afx114][quote=jpinpb]We invented and created things that advanced us as a society. We are not in the forefront of anything and haven’t been for a very long time.[/quote]
We still do invent and create things that advance us as a society (Apple, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Google, etc). The problem is that none of the things we invent are actually made here anymore.
“Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China.”
That Mars Rover was pretty neat too.[/quote]
Mars Rover is not a tradable good. It’s a fun consumer good, a toy, for the scientifically-minded amongst us.
A 30% devaluation of the dollar would, after 5 years, work wonders for our economy. It would be even better if paired with a zero-inflation target and enforcement regime, but that ain’t ever going to happen. Gotta keep taxing savers while pretending we’re not, to keep our delusions of double-digit returns on investment going forever.
May 25, 2009 at 3:58 PM #405483afx114
Participant[quote=patientrenter]A 30% devaluation of the dollar would, after 5 years, work wonders for our economy. It would be even better if paired with a zero-inflation target and enforcement regime, but that ain’t ever going to happen. Gotta keep taxing savers while pretending we’re not, to keep our delusions of double-digit returns on investment going forever.[/quote]
My Rover comment was in jest. My other examples (Apple, MS, Qualcomm, Google, etc.) illustrate my point that the US isn’t some barren desert of innovation that some on this board seem to believe.
May 25, 2009 at 3:58 PM #405731Participant[quote=patientrenter]A 30% devaluation of the dollar would, after 5 years, work wonders for our economy. It would be even better if paired with a zero-inflation target and enforcement regime, but that ain’t ever going to happen. Gotta keep taxing savers while pretending we’re not, to keep our delusions of double-digit returns on investment going forever.[/quote]
My Rover comment was in jest. My other examples (Apple, MS, Qualcomm, Google, etc.) illustrate my point that the US isn’t some barren desert of innovation that some on this board seem to believe.
May 25, 2009 at 3:58 PM #405971Participant[quote=patientrenter]A 30% devaluation of the dollar would, after 5 years, work wonders for our economy. It would be even better if paired with a zero-inflation target and enforcement regime, but that ain’t ever going to happen. Gotta keep taxing savers while pretending we’re not, to keep our delusions of double-digit returns on investment going forever.[/quote]
My Rover comment was in jest. My other examples (Apple, MS, Qualcomm, Google, etc.) illustrate my point that the US isn’t some barren desert of innovation that some on this board seem to believe.
May 25, 2009 at 3:58 PM #406033Participant[quote=patientrenter]A 30% devaluation of the dollar would, after 5 years, work wonders for our economy. It would be even better if paired with a zero-inflation target and enforcement regime, but that ain’t ever going to happen. Gotta keep taxing savers while pretending we’re not, to keep our delusions of double-digit returns on investment going forever.[/quote]
My Rover comment was in jest. My other examples (Apple, MS, Qualcomm, Google, etc.) illustrate my point that the US isn’t some barren desert of innovation that some on this board seem to believe.
May 25, 2009 at 3:58 PM #406178Participant[quote=patientrenter]A 30% devaluation of the dollar would, after 5 years, work wonders for our economy. It would be even better if paired with a zero-inflation target and enforcement regime, but that ain’t ever going to happen. Gotta keep taxing savers while pretending we’re not, to keep our delusions of double-digit returns on investment going forever.[/quote]
My Rover comment was in jest. My other examples (Apple, MS, Qualcomm, Google, etc.) illustrate my point that the US isn’t some barren desert of innovation that some on this board seem to believe.
May 25, 2009 at 6:12 PM #405503Veritas
ParticipantVegas is a huge waster of energy, something like San Diego. Maybe it should revert back.
May 25, 2009 at 6:12 PM #405751ParticipantVegas is a huge waster of energy, something like San Diego. Maybe it should revert back.
May 25, 2009 at 6:12 PM #405991ParticipantVegas is a huge waster of energy, something like San Diego. Maybe it should revert back.
May 25, 2009 at 6:12 PM #406053ParticipantVegas is a huge waster of energy, something like San Diego. Maybe it should revert back.
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