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anonymousfun 6 Reviews 1396 reads
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No country has ever prospered with protectionist trade policies. China and India are great examples. Both were bottom feeding countries with huge foreign debt (at least India). India opened up its economy in the 90's and that is when economy started going upward.

Do understand the book you point out but it is based on a single theory and does not depict whole picture.

Protectionism leads to black markets because people want stuff they can't get and traders will get it for them at price. You can take look at the countries with restrictive trade policies.

There are huge complex issues with free trade starting with comparative advantage.

Free trade is not the real problem, how it is implemented by politicians is the real issue.

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Subject:  Stimulus Checks Explained



   Sometime this year, we taxpayers will again receive another 'Economic
   Stimulus' payment.



   This is indeed a very exciting program, and I'll explain it by
   using a Q & A format:


   Q. What is an 'Economic Stimulus' payment ?

   A. It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.


   Q.. Where will the government get this money ?

   A. From taxpayers.


   Q. So the government is giving me back my own money ?

   A. Only a smidgen of it.


   Q. What is the purpose of this payment ?

   A. The plan is for you to use the money to purchase a
   high-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.


   Q. But isn't that stimulating the economy of China ?

   A. Shut up.


   Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the U.S. economy by
   spending your stimulus check wisely:


   * If you spend the stimulus money at Wal-Mart, the money will
   go to China or Sri Lanka ...

   * If you spend it on gasoline, your money will go to the Arabs.

   * If you purchase a computer, it will go to India , Taiwan or China .

   * If you purchase fruit and vegetables, it will go to Mexico ,
   Honduras and Guatemala ..

   * If you buy an efficient car, it will go to Japan or Korea .

   * If you purchase useless stuff, it will go to Taiwan .

   * If you pay your credit cards off, or buy stock, it will go
   to management bonuses and they will hide it offshore.


   Instead, keep the money in America by:


   1) Spending it at yard sales, or

   2) Going to ball games, or

   3) Spending it on prostitutes, or

   4) Beer or

   5) Tattoos.


   (These are the only American businesses still operating in the U.S. )

   Conclusion:

   Go to a ball game with a tattooed prostitute that you met at a yard
   sale and drink beer all day !


   No need to thank me, I'm just glad I could be of help

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anonymousfun1246 reads

The Brewing Company Anheuser-Busch InBev is a owned by Denmark. So, If you buy Beer, there is a 90% chance your money will go to Denmark and if you are Bud guy, 100%.

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_Puck_1454 reads

Plagiarism is never pretty.

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Khym_D_NYC1840 reads

as i prefer to do my yard sale shopping by myself saturday mornings.

okay...while this is beyond hilarious and will make it onto my blog...

are these really the only businesses left in the US? lol.

what if you decide to indulge in a dime bag? where does that money go??

lol. this was pretty funny though.

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johngaltnh1142 reads

1. Firearms. Due to import regulations, most firearms purchased by Americans are made right here!  Brands include Colt, Ruger, Smith and Wesson, Marlin, Bushmaster, Springfield Armory and more.

2. Leather goods. Lots of leather goods are made right here as well, due to the supply of hides from the food industry.

3. Gold and Silver. There are a couple of very productive gold and silver mines in the U.S.

4. Books. Many books are printed right here due to low paper costs. Some are even worth reading, but YMMV.

5. Certain clothes and shoes. Check out Alden Shoe, Northern Woolens and LongHornJeans for starters.

6. Wire and cable. A lot of wire and cable are made here as well!

7. Pharmaceuticals!  American biotech makes lots of drugs.

8. All sorts of agricultural stuff!  We make lots of seed, fertilizers (organic and non) etc etc etc here. In fact, import regulations can make importing some of this stuff difficult.

9. Good Toys. Check out Karmel Games, Vermont Teddy Bear, Maple Landmark Woodcraft, etc etc.

Bottom line ... although I like the post and can CERTAINLY support buying some time with a genuine Made in USA woman ... there are other American products that are well worth our support as well.

:-)

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anonymousfun1625 reads

Drug prices will drop immensely. No more extensive testing. No more patents. Let the free market decide what they want to buy.

Food prices will also drop as an added bonus.

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charlie4452208 reads

Stimulus check defined.

An inspection by a provider of my cock after she sucks my balls to insure that the her technique is having the desired effect.

-- Modified on 2/28/2010 6:03:54 PM

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