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Originally Posted by Dave Schwartz
I mean that I want the elected to serve their country rather than big business.
Dave
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You and the poster who started this topic seem to have figured it out about right.
Don't let the Free Traders hear you talk like that. Where would we be without unrestricted trade, no intervention, and free flow of labor and capital across nations? Where would we be without Globalism, immigrants, off-shoring and out-sourcing?
But hey, that's free trade. It creates winners. And losers.
I just don't think they forsaw that *we* would be the losers.
Sitting on a historically high negative trade balance with China. And the value of our dollar dropping like a big rock.
(When I pointed this out 2 decades ago, I was called a socialist).
Our masters are huge, multi-national corporations. And, we must do their bidding. BUY STUFF!
And.........whatever you do.........make sure you live beyond your means. Without the constant desire for MORE MORE MORE (with the credit card companies providing the means) ........where would we be? It's your patriotic duty to do this.
No seriously, folks. My immediate remedy is not something politicians can give us. What we need is for Americans to start living a more reasonable lifestyles, live simply within their means......not everyone *needs* granite countertops and 500 sq. ft. kitchens.
If we sink further into recession, or even depression.....those who have lived within their means, who have had the self-discipline to do so, who find contentment in family and sports and community and living simply......will weather it. What little they own, is theirs.
Those who own everything thru debt, loans, and credit cards --- will be in dire straits.
I think about the way I was raised in the 50s......and my lifestyle is still based on those very conservative, old fashioned values.
But the bright side is that gambling seems to do very well during these times.
I'd sure rather bet on the horses than the politicians anyway.
At least you might get something back.
