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Title: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: lax on December 30, 2009, 04:50:12 AM
The U.S. remains the world's biggest economy, with expected 2010 gross domestic product of $13.2 trillion to China's $3 trillion. The European Union ranks second at $12.9 trillion

The World Economic Forum ranks the United States as the planet's most competitive and innovative economy. China, described as an 'emerging giant', is still 30th.

The U.S. is still the world's largest manufacturer, and we spend more on research and development than any other nation.

Americans needn't be as gloomy as they are about the nation's position. However, to keep it, we need to get our act together. If we don't, we will lose our lead and negative poll respondents will be correct in their dour positions.

Generation nothingness members here can sure learn a thing or two from this.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: 240 is Back on December 30, 2009, 05:02:49 AM
CHINA GDP growing at 7% annually as ours stalls.  Our dollar has lost half its value against euro in last 10 years.


We're still #1, but we better get our asses in gear - another 10 years of this slide and the other nations can catch up.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: DeltsaForce on December 30, 2009, 05:05:43 AM
We shit on every other nation in the world.

They can shout and scream, call us names, but they are all our bitches.

Bend over for Sam.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: lax on December 30, 2009, 05:18:58 AM
CHINA GDP growing at 7% annually as ours stalls.  Our dollar has lost half its value against euro in last 10 years.


We're still #1, but we better get our asses in gear - another 10 years of this slide and the other nations can catch up.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: johnnynoname on December 30, 2009, 05:22:19 AM
with all due respect lax but as a member of generation nothingness may i say that i really don't care.

btw, i'm not trying to say that to be crude or a asshole...fact of the matter is that i have a big tv, video games and designer jean...and i'm about to have sex with a tight 19 year old (female) this weekend

that is all that matters

plus, didn't Keanes or some other WASP economist say that the economy has a way of adjusting it self anyway.  the american economy is like Wolverine; it always seems to recuperate itself no matter how much damage is made
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: lax on December 30, 2009, 05:24:59 AM
with all due respect lax but as a member of generation nothingness may i say that i really don't care.

btw, i'm not trying to say that to be crude or a asshole...fact of the matter is that i have a big tv, video games and designer jean...and i'm about to have sex with a tight 19 year old (female) this weekend

that is all that matters

plus, didn't Keanes or some other WASP economist say that the economy has a way of adjusting it self anyway.  the american economy is like Wolverine; it always seems to recuperate itself no matter how much damage is made

well
even tho you don't care
at least you understand
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: body88 on December 30, 2009, 06:28:41 AM
CHINA GDP growing at 7% annually as ours stalls.  Our dollar has lost half its value against euro in last 10 years.


We're still #1, but we better get our asses in gear - another 10 years of this slide and the other nations can catch up.

10 years is an eternity (and your not factoring in setbacks to our competitors).  

Look at the auto industry (I know it's fucked up but there is some growth), Ford's made up huge ground on Toyota over the last few years and will likely surpass them as the number 1 automotive company in the world by 2013. America has smartened up and is starting (trying) to revamp the industries that will be the key to creating more jobs and decreasing our dependence on products from the likes of China and Japan. Ford is proof positive that we can turn this thing around.  If they can do it, in that industry....we can fix the economy.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: lax on December 30, 2009, 06:49:42 AM
10 years is an eternity (and your not factoring in setbacks to our competitors).  Look at the auto industry (I know it's fucked up but there is some growth), Ford's made up huge ground on Toyota over the last few years and will likely surpass them as the number 1 automotive company in the world by 2013. America has smartened up and is starting (trying) to revamp the industries that will be the key to creating more jobs and decreasing our dependence on products from the likes of China and Japan. Ford is proof positive that we can turn this thing around.  If they can do it, in that industry....we can fix the economy.

they never do that here
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: body88 on December 30, 2009, 07:05:43 AM
they never do that here

Of course, everyone is perfect except for America  ::) The truth is that your average American has it better than 98% of the worlds population and that's why immigrants are still coming in droves.  You can still live the American dream if you work hard and provide a product or service that people want.  Shit, the local joint where I grab a pizza from time to time is prime example of this.  This guy came to the states 20 years ago...he didn't know the language or have much money.  He worked his ass off, learned our culture and built a successful business.  His daughters are college educated and he lives in a nice home right outside Boston.  If he was still in Calabria he'd be poor, living in his town of 200, out in the mountains.  hard work is what it takes and half these critics are lazy pieces of shit with no drive.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: lax on December 30, 2009, 07:24:03 AM
Of course, everyone is perfect except for America  ::) The truth is that your average American has it better than 98% of the worlds population and that's why immigrants are still coming in droves.  You can still live the American dream if you work hard and provide a product or service that people want.  Shit, the local joint where I grab a pizza from time to time is prime example of this.  This guy came to the states 20 years ago...he didn't know the language or have much money.  He worked his ass off, learned our culture and built a successful business.  His daughters are college educated and he lives in a nice home right outside Boston.  If he was still in Calabria he'd be poor, living in his town of 200, out in the mountains.  hard work is what it takes and half these critics are lazy pieces of shit with no drive.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: kmhphoto on December 30, 2009, 10:49:58 AM
The U.S. remains the world's biggest economy, with expected 2010 gross domestic product of $13.2 trillion to China's $3 trillion. The European Union ranks second at $12.9 trillion

The World Economic Forum ranks the United States as the planet's most competitive and innovative economy. China, described as an 'emerging giant', is still 30th.

The U.S. is still the world's largest manufacturer, and we spend more on research and development than any other nation.

Americans needn't be as gloomy as they are about the nation's position. However, to keep it, we need to get our act together. If we don't, we will lose our lead and negative poll respondents will be correct in their dour positions.

Generation nothingness members here can sure learn a thing or two from this.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: hazbin on December 30, 2009, 01:54:26 PM
buy silver
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: 2Thick on December 30, 2009, 05:05:40 PM
buy silver

Hi Bunker Hunt!  ;D
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: hazbin on December 31, 2009, 02:03:21 AM
Hi Bunker Hunt!  ;D

right idea, wrong time
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: Matt C on December 31, 2009, 02:17:35 AM
I find that a lot of Canadians are critical of the USA when Canada would be invaded for its resources immediately if not for US support.  I also find a lot of Americans are critical of the USA.  ???  Go live in some shithole third world country for a while and then tell me how bad the USA is!
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: pellius on December 31, 2009, 02:28:14 AM
I find that a lot of Canadians are critical of the USA when Canada would be invaded for its resources immediately if not for US support.  I also find a lot of Americans are critical of the USA.  ???  Go live in some shithole third world country for a while and then tell me how bad the USA is!

You're a better American than most and seem to know a lot aboot what's going on in the world, eh?
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: kyomu on December 31, 2009, 03:44:47 AM
If chinese release their dollar, dollar will fall and major catastrophy will come to america and world.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: jon cole on December 31, 2009, 03:49:44 AM
USA economy is like a patient in terminal phase, live only with dollar perfusion.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: kyomu on December 31, 2009, 03:51:13 AM
USA economy is like a patient in terminal phase, live only with dollar perfusion.
And chinese has the 20% of that. Its a question of time.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: lax on December 31, 2009, 04:49:52 AM
I find that a lot of Canadians are critical of the USA when Canada would be invaded for its resources immediately if not for US support.  I also find a lot of Americans are critical of the USA.  ???  Go live in some shithole third world country for a while and then tell me how bad the USA is!

I try to understand this
I feel it is those who are unhappy/not successful
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: lax on December 31, 2009, 04:51:09 AM
If chinese release their dollar, dollar will fall and major catastrophy will come to america and world.

you'd best just concentrate on hardening up that baby-soft body of yours
chief
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: dr.chimps on December 31, 2009, 04:53:03 AM
I try to understand this
I feel it is those who are unhappy/not successful
Um, Moose. He just said 'critical.' Now, critical can either be negative or positive - you know that, right?   ;)
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: lax on December 31, 2009, 04:53:11 AM
USA economy is like a patient in terminal phase, live only with dollar perfusion.

Why didn't you write this in German...?

Oh..

bc we hadda bury thousands of our servicemen in France
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: lax on December 31, 2009, 04:55:20 AM
Um, Moose. He just said 'critical.' Now, critical can either be negative or positive - you know that, right?   ;)

sadly, and this apparently includes you
most here fail to recall my original post and point.

It all comes back to our current leadership status
it could erode
of course
but the US is like Johnnynoname said
we have super healing powers

its okay
everyone always envies those who lead

I was a leader in my industry at one time
no longer
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: dr.chimps on December 31, 2009, 04:58:09 AM
sadly, and this apparently includes you
most here fail to recall my original post and point.

It all comes back to our current leadership status
it could erode
of course
but the US is like Johnnynoname said
we have super healing powers

its okay
everyone always envies those who lead

I was a leader in my industry at one time
no longer
LOL. That's some good rambling. USA! USA! USA!
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: lax on December 31, 2009, 05:00:24 AM
LOL. That's some good rambling. USA! USA! USA!

thanks
i try my best
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: Gino30 on December 31, 2009, 06:23:27 AM
The U.S. remains the world's biggest economy, with expected 2010 gross domestic product of $13.2 trillion to China's $3 trillion. The European Union ranks second at $12.9 trillion

The World Economic Forum ranks the United States as the planet's most competitive and innovative economy. China, described as an 'emerging giant', is still 30th.

The U.S. is still the world's largest manufacturer, and we spend more on research and development than any other nation.

Americans needn't be as gloomy as they are about the nation's position. However, to keep it, we need to get our act together. If we don't, we will lose our lead and negative poll respondents will be correct in their dour positions.

Generation nothingness members here can sure learn a thing or two from this.



and your debt is?
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: dr.chimps on December 31, 2009, 06:43:40 AM
and your debt is?
Enough to take all the rest of us down with them.  >:(
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: CalvinH on December 31, 2009, 07:14:46 AM
...and i'm about to have sex with a tight 19 year old (female) this weekend





Sure you are buddy,sure you are.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: Ex Coelis on December 31, 2009, 07:19:32 AM
If chinese release their dollar, dollar will fall and major catastrophy will come to america and world.

China's in too deep

Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: johnnynoname on December 31, 2009, 07:20:12 AM


Sure you are buddy,sure you are.

it will happen

...maybe

...i dunno
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: 2Thick on December 31, 2009, 01:56:59 PM
right idea, wrong time

Personally, I don't think it's EVER a good idea to tie up most of your money in any one commodity - particularly when you have substantial outstanding loans. But that's just me.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: 2Thick on December 31, 2009, 01:59:10 PM
I find that a lot of Canadians are critical of the USA when Canada would be invaded for its resources immediately if not for US support.  I also find a lot of Americans are critical of the USA.  ???  Go live in some shithole third world country for a while and then tell me how bad the USA is!

Great post.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: ag2 on December 31, 2009, 02:08:28 PM
I love living in Canada, go to the US at least twice a year, have easy acess to the US cities due to the border being open. USA is a pretty cool place as well, a lot of similarities.
Title: Re: Attn. All Resident Soothsayers: U.S. Still Has World's Top Economy....
Post by: pellius on December 31, 2009, 05:13:04 PM
I love living in Canada, go to the US at least twice a year, have easy acess to the US cities due to the border being open. USA is a pretty cool place as well, a lot of similarities.

Open borders? I'll get my CO from the militia to take care of that.