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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 02:02 AM
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So the dollar is dropping faster than Joan Rivers last tussy tuck...
What you are seeing is the equalization of currencies all through out the developed and developing world.

One of the main reasons that so much industry located off shore was because the dollar was so strong compared to all the other currencies that no one could afford to buy exported consumer products made in the US of A.

Now, US exports can start to compete at least in the more developed economies across the globe.

It will also be cheaper for brands from over seas to start locating their manufacturing and distribution centers in the US geared toward the US market.

It's going to get awfully expensive to ship even on the cost effective super container ships.

What we are seeing is the equalization of the market place.

Just because the dollar is losing value, that doesn't necessarily mean the US is going to suddenly devolve into Germany of the late 1920's.


Have at it, this is probably going to be my last post for awhile. I need to head off to the hospital to fight off a nasty infection developing in my damaged lungs...

I have always enjoyed my time at DU and it has gotten me though a whole lot of personal pain and anguish. This place is therapeutic for many of us and keeps those of us with limited access to the outside world a chance to stay in touch. I want to sincerely thank all of you here on DU...

Peace out. See you on the other side...
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   Thank you for your very clear explanation of what's happening ...  CaliforniaPeggy   Oct-17-09 02:07 AM   #1 
   Got hold of the doctor and am going to check in with in the next  WCGreen   Oct-17-09 08:41 AM   #17 
   Godspeed to you  niceypoo   Oct-17-09 02:09 AM   #2 
   Take good care of yourself,  cliffordu   Oct-17-09 02:11 AM   #3 
   Hey Greenie, you take care of yourself. We'll see you back  jannyk   Oct-17-09 02:11 AM   #4 
   I'm in the hospital now, finally in my room, and I already have had a few test...  WCGreen   Oct-17-09 05:17 PM   #23 
   Take care and heal up fast! We need you back here and posting!  villager   Oct-17-09 02:15 AM   #5 
   Recommended. Your theme is essentially accurate.  TexasObserver   Oct-17-09 02:31 AM   #6 
   best of luck to you  grasswire   Oct-17-09 02:32 AM   #7 
   Get better.  murielm99   Oct-17-09 02:34 AM   #8 
   Get well soon  d_b   Oct-17-09 02:42 AM   #9 
   Feel better soon!  ClayZ   Oct-17-09 02:47 AM   #10 
   I really hope that you feel better and that you respond well to the IV antibiotics  PBS Poll-435   Oct-17-09 02:53 AM   #11 
   Get well soon! n/t  Jeroen   Oct-17-09 03:45 AM   #12 
   Wellness.  Festivito   Oct-17-09 03:57 AM   #13 
   Good luck, WC..  girl gone mad   Oct-17-09 05:21 AM   #14 
   KNR - Get well. Nice wrap-up of a complicated picture.  leveymg   Oct-17-09 05:50 AM   #15 
   Get well soon  formercia   Oct-17-09 07:03 AM   #16 
   Thanks for the statements and I hope you get better. n/t  vaberella   Oct-17-09 09:23 AM   #18 
   I hate Rivers, but spare me the offensive analogy. nt  Captain Hilts   Oct-17-09 09:55 AM   #19 
   China will subsidize the Shipping cost of Chinese made goods  FreakinDJ   Oct-17-09 10:10 AM   #20 
   Hope you are able to get better soon!  AwakeAtLast   Oct-17-09 10:24 AM   #21 
   I've heard some people on the news say this is a job stimulus plan the Obama Administration is  Pirate Smile   Oct-17-09 10:26 AM   #22 
 
CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Sat Oct-17-09 02:07 AM
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1. Thank you for your very clear explanation of what's happening ...Updated at 9:21 PM
I have never really understood economics, and your explanation is very helpful...

Please take care of yourself.

We need your clear, intelligent voice here!

See you on the other side...


K&R
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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 08:41 AM
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17. Got hold of the doctor and am going to check in with in the next
few hours...

I had a bit of a bad night, Temp spiked but I am going straight to a room and don't have to go through the ERoom...
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niceypoo (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 02:09 AM
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2. Godspeed to you
And will see you soon and hopefully here.
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cliffordu Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 02:11 AM
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3. Take good care of yourself,
we need DU'ers like you.
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jannyk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 02:11 AM
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4. Hey Greenie, you take care of yourself. We'll see you back
here within the week - or we'll have to come kick some ass!!!

Seriously though, all the best wishes are coming your way. Please check in as soon as you can.

:hug:
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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 05:17 PM
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23. I'm in the hospital now, finally in my room, and I already have had a few test...
Turns out they have wireless in the wing I am staying and so I won't be cut of from my favorite web site...

A little prodding, a little poking but the main events start tomorrow and Monday...

This is going to make it a whole lot easier being in hospital...
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villager Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 02:15 AM
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5. Take care and heal up fast! We need you back here and posting!
Healing wishes, compadre!
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TexasObserver Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 02:31 AM
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6. Recommended. Your theme is essentially accurate.
I'm encouraged. What are the alternatives?
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grasswire Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 02:32 AM
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7. best of luck to you
...and I hope you get back here fast. Godspeed.
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murielm99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 02:34 AM
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8. Get better.
Please be back here soon.
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d_b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 02:42 AM
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9. Get well soon
:toast:
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ClayZ Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Sat Oct-17-09 02:47 AM
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10. Feel better soon!
K and R
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PBS Poll-435 Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 02:53 AM
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11. I really hope that you feel better and that you respond well to the IV antibiotics
I will tell you this...


Toyotas made in North America (Toyota RAV-4/Corolla Matrix and the Lexus RX350) are very much in demand globally.
The Lexus RX and the Toyota RAV-4 were the first Lexus(Toyota) built outside of Japan.



It is like they saw this coming....


:shrug:
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Jeroen Donating Member (539 posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 03:45 AM
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12. Get well soon! n/t
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Festivito (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 03:57 AM
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13. Wellness.
in your life as well as our lives.
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girl gone mad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 05:21 AM
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14. Good luck, WC..
I hope you make a speedy recovery.
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leveymg (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 05:50 AM
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15. KNR - Get well. Nice wrap-up of a complicated picture.
Hope it all turns out alright, all around, as you say.
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formercia Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Sat Oct-17-09 07:03 AM
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16. Get well soon
Get a Pneumonia vaccination. I have lung problems too. At least the infection part is better now.
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vaberella Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Sat Oct-17-09 09:23 AM
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18. Thanks for the statements and I hope you get better. n/t
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Captain Hilts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 09:55 AM
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19. I hate Rivers, but spare me the offensive analogy. nt
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FreakinDJ (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Sat Oct-17-09 10:10 AM
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20. China will subsidize the Shipping cost of Chinese made goods
quicker then you can say "Joan your Face lift is falling"

The Chinese government is extremely shrewd in the use of it's tax system. They use a "Value Added Tax" as opposed to an income tax system such as we have here in the USA. What this does do is allow the government to collect taxes on goods destined for US and World markets as opposed to wages of it's work force. They also use the proceeds of the Value Added Tax to place a hold on prices to further stave off inflation of wages.

An example would be the 25% subsidy the government paid towards a barrel of oil. And with NO $.50 per gallon tax federal excise tax the effects of rising "cost of Living" or manufacturing production cost were mitigated for the Chinese populace while at the same time the competing American consumer paid for the demise of production here in the United States - Nice
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21. Hope you are able to get better soon!
I like your posts and hope you are back with us ASAP.

:hug:
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22. I've heard some people on the news say this is a job stimulus plan the Obama Administration is
pushing but you can't literally say it out loud.

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