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Economic traitors. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #1
American universities are among the best in the world. JDPriestly Jul 2012 #2
Excellent post, I agree the German model to protect workers should be an example we follow Dragonfli Jul 2012 #3
True. Thanks. JDPriestly Jul 2012 #12
Part of the German formula is employee representation on corporate boards JHB Jul 2012 #13
I was aware of that and think it is perhaps the most important part we may be able to encourage Dragonfli Jul 2012 #14
oh, we exist all right magical thyme Jul 2012 #20
I Agree With Your Point About The VAT Yavin4 Jul 2012 #9
Ah! There too, government policies encourage saving. JDPriestly Jul 2012 #11
That sounds similar to South Korea as well davidpdx Jul 2012 #16
The VAT does not directly protect domestic industry -- but does so in effect. JDPriestly Jul 2012 #18
I believe we are charged on food and clothing davidpdx Jul 2012 #19
"we don’t have an obligation to solve America’s problems."... DCBob Jul 2012 #4
For those of you who don't click through to the article, read this: Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2012 #5
I would guess the memory chips probably come from Korea davidpdx Jul 2012 #17
Outsourcing isn't the problem! Tell that to the millions of workers whose jobs have been outsourced Citizen Worker Jul 2012 #6
Why do the executives want less public spending in America treestar Jul 2012 #7
Because the costs are being borne by German taxpayers Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2012 #8
No surprise there treestar Jul 2012 #10
K&R Nancy Waterman Jul 2012 #15
I'll always K & R Robert Reich OmahaBlueDog Jul 2012 #21
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