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htuttle

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Wed Feb-06-08 09:35 PM
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4. Globalization will be a moot point soon

The entire concept is predicated on the infinite availability of cheap fuel. Without that, it makes no sense to transport a ship full of $0.79 plastic crap several thousand miles to save money on labor.

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