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From: Tangosz

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193711.28 in reply to 193711.27
Date: 8/9/2011 10:46:22 AM
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All of the above. Especially their underlying economies. But I also don't think that they have nearly as many government workers. Generous social spending yes. But not as many people on the g-ment payroll

From: Rambo

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193711.29 in reply to 193711.24
Date: 8/9/2011 11:21:25 AM
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Do you think it is fair that government workers make far more than the private sector in general when you consider benefits? I'd say the level of social welfare and government workers is the reason their economy is weak. Public spending chokes out the far more efficient private investment.

In retrospect I think we may be more likely to see a unified fiscal union dominated by Germany than a disintegrated monetary union.

I would compare these situations to the failure of the American Auto Industry where General Motors did not lose to Toyota because they were less innovative or more poorly run but because payroll and benefits choked out any hope of being competitive on a cost basis. Simultaneously humans, particularly Americans, continued to be driven by the low cost provider rather than the highest quality product.

From: Tangosz

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193711.30 in reply to 193711.29
Date: 8/9/2011 11:40:33 AM
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Possible, but then you have to explain why countries who spend more per capita on social spending haven't done as poorly as Greece. Countries like Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and France (from OECD 2007 http://www.businessinsider.com/countries-most-entitlement-spending-2011-4#14-luxembourg-1).

As for the monetary union, the eurozone already is dominated by Germany. That's the problem really though. Individual country governments have the power to set government fiscal policy, but don't have the power to control monetary policy. If they did, Greece would long ago have devalued, to raise its exports and reduce its real borrowing costs.

And concerning government workers, I do believe their benefits are too generous. But that day of reckoning is already coming.

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193711.31 in reply to 193711.17
Date: 8/9/2011 12:43:53 PM
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when will melo win an MVP

Shortly after you figure out where the [SHIFT] button is. ;)

He should stay off the weed and practice a lot. Helping his team to a #1 seed in the playoffs will elp, too.


why do u care so much 'bout a 13 yo's typing skills

The question is not why I care so much, the question is why you care so little.

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193711.32 in reply to 193711.31
Date: 8/9/2011 1:07:50 PM
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Social commentary! Are you suggesting this is why America is falling behind educationally?

From: darykjozef

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193711.33 in reply to 193711.18
Date: 8/9/2011 1:36:05 PM
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This thread has clearly gone off topic. I am curious as to how any unicorn can possibly be misinterpreted. I was and still am under the impression that the modern unicorn is a purely good and magical creature. I suppose being magical could be twisted in the thoughts of the religious sect, but being purely good is quite a trump card. If anything I would claim the modern unicorn is more misunderstood if anything. I would be curious to see if you go so far as to "naming names" among the tainted unicorns.

I never mentioned the possibility of tainted unicorns, I asked you to list your four most misunderstood unicorns.

Heck, I'll give you my top five most misunderstood unicorns, in ascending order:
• The Last Unicorn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ7zHWuit70/)
• Unicorn Being A Jerk (http://www.sadanduseless.com/2010/08/unicorn-being-a-jerk...)
• All Rhinoceroses (http://www.rhinoceroses.org/rhinoceros-picture.jpg)
• Serenading Unicorn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqSwUoP1NK0/)
• GM-Jelme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzwm7t9Xs_o)

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193711.34 in reply to 193711.20
Date: 8/9/2011 1:37:25 PM
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Thanks for coming in 2nd to Team Ojeda.

I don't know what this means, but I support our Hispanic friends in these difficult times for our country.

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193711.35 in reply to 193711.21
Date: 8/9/2011 2:03:23 PM
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If the Toccoa Panthers are America's team, should we blame GM-Jason for their losses at the hands (or fists) of AngryFists?

You may blame whoever you like. Unless you were responsible for the Angryfisting; if that's the case, I expect you to take accountability for your actions.

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193711.36 in reply to 193711.32
Date: 8/9/2011 2:06:04 PM
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Social commentary! Are you suggesting this is why America is falling behind educationally?

Not at all. We are falling behind in education because it is not a priority for our government's budget spending. "Defense" is a priority, education is an afterthought.

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193711.37 in reply to 193711.34
Date: 8/9/2011 2:10:49 PM
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I had meant in terms of FFB names. Although your suggestion has potential.

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193711.38 in reply to 193711.37
Date: 8/9/2011 2:22:15 PM
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I had meant in terms of FFB names. Although your suggestion has potential.

You are also free to steal:

Jersey Shore Excess Chlamydia
Favre Dollar Foot Long
Jamaal Charles In Charge
Hasselbeck That Ass Up

Ooh, just thought of:
Javid Best Recognize

Last edited by darykjozef at 8/9/2011 2:24:29 PM

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