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1 posted on 01/22/2007 12:05:44 AM PST by WesternCulture
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To: WesternCulture

Evidence Scandinavia is about as poor as Mississippi, Brazil and India:

http://www.instapundit.com/archives/000519.php

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/17/weekinreview/17bawer.html?ex=1271390400&en=44ea05b3e068feb5&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss


2 posted on 01/22/2007 12:10:54 AM PST by WesternCulture
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I wouldn't get too hyped up about this study proving anything. According to your logic Brazil, India, and China are richer that the US. Even Mexico has has a higher cost than the US. That seems to defy logic.

I have nothing against Sweden, but I think you are exaggerating the importance of this survey.

4 posted on 01/22/2007 12:30:16 AM PST by burzum (Despair not! I shall inspire you by charging blindly on!--Minsc, BG2)
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Look at them. They use the term "Burger Index" instead of the proper "Big Mac Index," but then suggest an "[you]Pod Index" instead of a more general "MP3 machine Index."


6 posted on 01/22/2007 1:03:00 AM PST by Jedi Master Pikachu ( WND, NewsMax, Townhall.com, Brietbart.com, and Drudge Report are not valid news sources.)
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To: WesternCulture

How much is it in Iran?


10 posted on 01/22/2007 3:30:12 AM PST by Right Wing Assault ("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
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