The Rise of the Rest – Newsweek

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bsrsharma, this this a link to an interesting article on Kuwait and how they believe that their parliament is holding them back.

“Kuwait used to be No. 1 in the economy, in politics, in sports, in culture, in everything,” he said, his voice floating out in the warm evening air to hundreds of potential voters seated on white damask-lined chairs. “What happened?”

It is a question many people are asking as this tiny, oil-rich nation of 2.6 million people approaches its latest round of elections. And the unlikely answer being whispered around, both here and in neighboring countries on the Persian Gulf: too much democracy.

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brssharma, if we are looking for the single biggest reason for this mess, you are right, it is the congress. They are well on their way to making themselves irrelevant. I find it amazing that the same set of politicians (especially Dems) who voted for the war are now against it.

If I am not mistaken, the employer withholding of taxes, social security, employer sponsored medical plans all happened at pretty much at the same time in response to certain stresses imposed on the system. These stresses have been removed/subsided for a long time now, but these plans still remain. I am afraid the same will happen for new laws implemented after 9/11. The government has already encroached on the domain of personal responsibility. Now they are engaging in wealth distribution (bailouts). What next, a list of approved words to use in our vocabulary?

[dumbrenter]

brssharma, if we are looking for the single biggest reason for this mess, you are right, it is the congress. They are well on their way to making themselves irrelevant. I find it amazing that the same set of politicians (especially Dems) who voted for the war are now against it.

If I am not mistaken, the employer withholding of taxes, social security, employer sponsored medical plans all happened at pretty much at the same time in response to certain stresses imposed on the system. These stresses have been removed/subsided for a long time now, but these plans still remain. I am afraid the same will happen for new laws implemented after 9/11. The government has already encroached on the domain of personal responsibility. Now they are engaging in wealth distribution (bailouts). What next, a list of approved words to use in our vocabulary?

[dumbrenter]

brssharma, if we are looking for the single biggest reason for this mess, you are right, it is the congress. They are well on their way to making themselves irrelevant. I find it amazing that the same set of politicians (especially Dems) who voted for the war are now against it.

If I am not mistaken, the employer withholding of taxes, social security, employer sponsored medical plans all happened at pretty much at the same time in response to certain stresses imposed on the system. These stresses have been removed/subsided for a long time now, but these plans still remain. I am afraid the same will happen for new laws implemented after 9/11. The government has already encroached on the domain of personal responsibility. Now they are engaging in wealth distribution (bailouts). What next, a list of approved words to use in our vocabulary?

[dumbrenter]

brssharma, if we are looking for the single biggest reason for this mess, you are right, it is the congress. They are well on their way to making themselves irrelevant. I find it amazing that the same set of politicians (especially Dems) who voted for the war are now against it.

If I am not mistaken, the employer withholding of taxes, social security, employer sponsored medical plans all happened at pretty much at the same time in response to certain stresses imposed on the system. These stresses have been removed/subsided for a long time now, but these plans still remain. I am afraid the same will happen for new laws implemented after 9/11. The government has already encroached on the domain of personal responsibility. Now they are engaging in wealth distribution (bailouts). What next, a list of approved words to use in our vocabulary?

[dumbrenter]

brssharma, if we are looking for the single biggest reason for this mess, you are right, it is the congress. They are well on their way to making themselves irrelevant. I find it amazing that the same set of politicians (especially Dems) who voted for the war are now against it.

If I am not mistaken, the employer withholding of taxes, social security, employer sponsored medical plans all happened at pretty much at the same time in response to certain stresses imposed on the system. These stresses have been removed/subsided for a long time now, but these plans still remain. I am afraid the same will happen for new laws implemented after 9/11. The government has already encroached on the domain of personal responsibility. Now they are engaging in wealth distribution (bailouts). What next, a list of approved words to use in our vocabulary?

[patientlywaiting]

Submitted by dumbrenter on May 5, 2008 – 2:23pm:
How come I never hear of people packing off to go live in Israel, Singapore, Abu Dhabi or whatever if things are so good over there?
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How about Halliburton?

American engineers, architects are moving to the Middle East in droves. Europeans are flipping condos and making fortunes in Dubai.

American pilots are clamoring for jobs with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Etihad, and Qatar Airways because their salaries have been cut by 1/3 at home.

American architectural firms are making the payroll thanks to work in China.

The workforce in free-trade zones is incredibly diverse.

Warren Buffet is investing in companies whose revenues are not denominated in dollars.

I’m not saying that it’s over for America, far from it. But we need to recognize the warning signs and fix what’s wrong before it’s too late.

It’s healthy to be a little paranoid. It keeps you from losing sight of the competition.

[patientlywaiting]

Submitted by dumbrenter on May 5, 2008 – 2:23pm:
How come I never hear of people packing off to go live in Israel, Singapore, Abu Dhabi or whatever if things are so good over there?
——–

How about Halliburton?

American engineers, architects are moving to the Middle East in droves. Europeans are flipping condos and making fortunes in Dubai.

American pilots are clamoring for jobs with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Etihad, and Qatar Airways because their salaries have been cut by 1/3 at home.

American architectural firms are making the payroll thanks to work in China.

The workforce in free-trade zones is incredibly diverse.

Warren Buffet is investing in companies whose revenues are not denominated in dollars.

I’m not saying that it’s over for America, far from it. But we need to recognize the warning signs and fix what’s wrong before it’s too late.

It’s healthy to be a little paranoid. It keeps you from losing sight of the competition.

[patientlywaiting]

Submitted by dumbrenter on May 5, 2008 – 2:23pm:
How come I never hear of people packing off to go live in Israel, Singapore, Abu Dhabi or whatever if things are so good over there?
——–

How about Halliburton?

American engineers, architects are moving to the Middle East in droves. Europeans are flipping condos and making fortunes in Dubai.

American pilots are clamoring for jobs with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Etihad, and Qatar Airways because their salaries have been cut by 1/3 at home.

American architectural firms are making the payroll thanks to work in China.

The workforce in free-trade zones is incredibly diverse.

Warren Buffet is investing in companies whose revenues are not denominated in dollars.

I’m not saying that it’s over for America, far from it. But we need to recognize the warning signs and fix what’s wrong before it’s too late.

It’s healthy to be a little paranoid. It keeps you from losing sight of the competition.

[patientlywaiting]

Submitted by dumbrenter on May 5, 2008 – 2:23pm:
How come I never hear of people packing off to go live in Israel, Singapore, Abu Dhabi or whatever if things are so good over there?
——–

How about Halliburton?

American engineers, architects are moving to the Middle East in droves. Europeans are flipping condos and making fortunes in Dubai.

American pilots are clamoring for jobs with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Etihad, and Qatar Airways because their salaries have been cut by 1/3 at home.

American architectural firms are making the payroll thanks to work in China.

The workforce in free-trade zones is incredibly diverse.

Warren Buffet is investing in companies whose revenues are not denominated in dollars.

I’m not saying that it’s over for America, far from it. But we need to recognize the warning signs and fix what’s wrong before it’s too late.

It’s healthy to be a little paranoid. It keeps you from losing sight of the competition.

[patientlywaiting]

Submitted by dumbrenter on May 5, 2008 – 2:23pm:
How come I never hear of people packing off to go live in Israel, Singapore, Abu Dhabi or whatever if things are so good over there?
——–

How about Halliburton?

American engineers, architects are moving to the Middle East in droves. Europeans are flipping condos and making fortunes in Dubai.

American pilots are clamoring for jobs with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Etihad, and Qatar Airways because their salaries have been cut by 1/3 at home.

American architectural firms are making the payroll thanks to work in China.

The workforce in free-trade zones is incredibly diverse.

Warren Buffet is investing in companies whose revenues are not denominated in dollars.

I’m not saying that it’s over for America, far from it. But we need to recognize the warning signs and fix what’s wrong before it’s too late.

It’s healthy to be a little paranoid. It keeps you from losing sight of the competition.

[34f3f3f]

This is a good article, if a little overly upbeat. It attempts to appease the uneasiness that many American’s may feel towards current trends in globalization, by pointing out they are inherently benign, and that global shifts have an historical inevitability. However, to overlook potential friction, especially when world resources are under pressure, seems to me a little foolhardy. The article pulls no punches when it comes to America’s greatest weaknesses; parochial attitudes that shape foreign policy, and an easily bruised national ego. The Iraq war was a mistake, and many of the symbols of American success and dominance have been overshadowed by the new kids on the block. The author seems to be saying that these sentiments are misplaced in a truly global economy, and that by focusing on its inherent strengths (multi-cultural population and high tech industries), the US will cure itself of it’s current gloom.

[34f3f3f]

This is a good article, if a little overly upbeat. It attempts to appease the uneasiness that many American’s may feel towards current trends in globalization, by pointing out they are inherently benign, and that global shifts have an historical inevitability. However, to overlook potential friction, especially when world resources are under pressure, seems to me a little foolhardy. The article pulls no punches when it comes to America’s greatest weaknesses; parochial attitudes that shape foreign policy, and an easily bruised national ego. The Iraq war was a mistake, and many of the symbols of American success and dominance have been overshadowed by the new kids on the block. The author seems to be saying that these sentiments are misplaced in a truly global economy, and that by focusing on its inherent strengths (multi-cultural population and high tech industries), the US will cure itself of it’s current gloom.

[34f3f3f]

This is a good article, if a little overly upbeat. It attempts to appease the uneasiness that many American’s may feel towards current trends in globalization, by pointing out they are inherently benign, and that global shifts have an historical inevitability. However, to overlook potential friction, especially when world resources are under pressure, seems to me a little foolhardy. The article pulls no punches when it comes to America’s greatest weaknesses; parochial attitudes that shape foreign policy, and an easily bruised national ego. The Iraq war was a mistake, and many of the symbols of American success and dominance have been overshadowed by the new kids on the block. The author seems to be saying that these sentiments are misplaced in a truly global economy, and that by focusing on its inherent strengths (multi-cultural population and high tech industries), the US will cure itself of it’s current gloom.

[34f3f3f]

This is a good article, if a little overly upbeat. It attempts to appease the uneasiness that many American’s may feel towards current trends in globalization, by pointing out they are inherently benign, and that global shifts have an historical inevitability. However, to overlook potential friction, especially when world resources are under pressure, seems to me a little foolhardy. The article pulls no punches when it comes to America’s greatest weaknesses; parochial attitudes that shape foreign policy, and an easily bruised national ego. The Iraq war was a mistake, and many of the symbols of American success and dominance have been overshadowed by the new kids on the block. The author seems to be saying that these sentiments are misplaced in a truly global economy, and that by focusing on its inherent strengths (multi-cultural population and high tech industries), the US will cure itself of it’s current gloom.

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