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Pisses a lot of people off, including me.
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Why? Don't you live in one of the donated neighbourhoods?
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A fish and a bird can fall in love, but where will they build their nest?
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Wow. Quoting the media. That's rich.
Don't forget (and, since I sense a higher sense of sensibility w/Simon, I'll apologize to him for any perceived dissin'--none intended), that those who are "casting stones" used to live in the US but, of their own accord, have chosen to live elsewhere.
Y'all might consider the consideration(s) provided by all of us residing in the "evil empire" b/4 you get so worked up. Hell, life could be a whole lot worse.
Or better, maybe, depending on your perception (don't forget you're not indigeonous, so your perception may vary).
Or was it for something better? If you were a US citizen, why'd you leave? Really, what for? Why, if you've been gone, do you believe it's still *so* bad? Chances are your perceptions are biased by whatever media you are exposed to or commentary you choose to absorb.
BZ's on a forward track, mostly funded by US dollars. Doubt it? Ask a merchant what they'd prefer. In fact, do that anywhere in CA...maybe just about anywhere at all.
World economy? Yep. I think so. Nothing special, just an observation. I can spend US dollars anywhere. My local grocer just doesn't get BZ cash. I tried it.
* I Go Pogo *
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That is the most convoluted piece of crap I've read in a long time. The contradictions are many (free trade hurts because it send jobs to poorer countries, but it hurts Mexico because it is a poorer country???). There are multiple issues being confused here. First, I agree with the assessment that the U.S. has its military stretched too far across the globe and should be less intent on being the world's police. However, this missive devolves into arguments about free trade and police states with no real reasoning attached. Police state in the U.S.? Give me a break! Try chewing gum in Singapore, spitting in Turkey, or, heaven forbid, be a woman seen without her burkah in Saudi Arabia. Hogwash!
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Every country that has embraced free trade and Western ideals has prospered as a result. One of the best examples is Costa Rica. As the nation with the highest standard of living in C.A. it has advanced by being the first to agressively adopt a stable democracy that promotes capitalism. As for Chavez's gift of oil -- God Bless him. We should be happy to accept any goods or services another nation wishes to donate. Governments who lure followers in this manner always fall from power as their governments learn they cannot susatin the weight of an ever-growing welfare state.
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Hey Otter, who are your remarks directed to? SIN? or others. it's kinda hard for us unwashed to figure out.
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Sorry immising -- it's a general rant -- I love you guys, just some friendly banter. The Oscar Heck article is crap though.
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I agree, Oscar and SIN for posting, should receive, oohh, about 10 lashes.
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