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Old 01-03-2008, 07:43 PM   #85
brian eiland
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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.
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