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| Originally Posted by Codger ... The US is not the world's economic engine, or at least not to the extent that it was in the 50s and 60s. |
I think the USA is still the world's economic engine. Watch what happens to China's growth rate when the US consumer puts the brakes on.
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| Originally Posted by Codger Yes, and others will look outside for new markets and thrive. |
Well this fellow doesn't see it that way for the American boatbuilding industry, nor the auto industry either:
American Boatbuilders World Competitiveness
Maybe you've been drinking some of that Washington kool-aid too.