[steve86]

Were more goods manufactured in the United States in 2004 than in 2003? Were more goods manufactured in the United States in 2003 than in 2002?

But if I start out with one penny in the bank and compound it at even 10% interest, it'll be a long time 'til I'm into wealth. So what I'm saying is the manufacturing activity in the U.S. is still far too low, even if growing. It's nowhere near the league it should be, other than a few areas like auto production where there is actually over-production spurred by artificially low interest rates.

[Toddsterpatriot]

But if I start out with one penny in the bank and compound it at even 10% interest, it'll be a long time 'til I'm into wealth. So what I'm saying is the manufacturing activity in the U.S. is still far too low, even if growing.

Just how high should manufacturing go?

Just because Willie Green can't find American made goods doesn't mean they aren't there.