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DOLLAR SKY IS FALLING! DOLLAR SKY IS FALLING! EVERYONE PANIC!
10/25/2007 | Philistone

Posted on 10/25/2007 8:12:27 PM PDT by Philistone

To read the MSM headlines (which I try not to) the falling dollar is the end of the world. Maybe Wall Street should get a Noble Prize for their work in "Global Dollar Cooling". But seriously, what are the effects of a weak dollar?

1) Increased exports. Last month's exports were among the highest on record. Trade deficit? What trade deficit? Boeing, Caterpiller, Microsoft, Apple, etc. all with surges in foreign export sales.

2) Outsourcing? What outsourcing? All of the sudden it becomes cheaper to employ an American technician than one from Bangalore.

3) Cost of living? (I love this part!) Since China has pegged the Yuan to the Dollar, everything we get from China costs exactly the same! Maybe this will convince them to unlink the Yuan. Then we'll REALLY see who's the best producer.

4) Buhh... buhh... buhh... but foreigners will stop buying American Treasuries! What? In order to buy Russian ones? Chinese ones? Venezualian ones? Give me a break.

A weak Dollar equals: more exports, more jobs, more tourists (spending money) and the same or higher standard of living.

Bring it on!


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To: Gen-X-Dad

I’m just glad I could correct your error. Don’t cry now.


321 posted on 10/26/2007 12:17:13 PM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Ignorance of the laws of economics is no excuse.)
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To: Paul Ross

On Drudge right now. California has the highest amount of foreclosures ever.
The report saying new home sales has increased also said it was led by the western states.

Smoke and mirrors.


322 posted on 10/26/2007 12:17:32 PM PDT by am452 (If you don't stand behind our troops feel free to stand in front of them!!)
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To: Toddsterpatriot

Just a couple more quotes.
Nice talking to ya and would love to talk more. But duty calls..

“Most Americans have no real understanding of the operation of the international money lenders. The accounts of the Federal Reserve System have never been audited. It operates outside the control of Congress and manipulates the credit of the United States” — Senator Barry Goldwater (Rep. AR)

“From now on, depressions will be scientifically created.” — Congressman Charles A.
Lindbergh Sr. , 1913


323 posted on 10/26/2007 12:17:41 PM PDT by crz
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To: Toddsterpatriot

I cant tell you since you fail to understand how the fed works.


324 posted on 10/26/2007 12:19:41 PM PDT by crz
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To: crz

Even Goldwater wasn’t perfect. Lindbergh was certifiable. LOL!


325 posted on 10/26/2007 12:20:22 PM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Ignorance of the laws of economics is no excuse.)
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To: crz
I heard it was controlled by Rockefeller and the Joooooooos.
326 posted on 10/26/2007 12:20:58 PM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Ignorance of the laws of economics is no excuse.)
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To: Gen-X-Dad

“I have no patience for intellectual bullies who like to run roughshod over people to assuage their ego.”

I don’t either myself. I’ve tried, don’t know how successful to get Todd to take his edge off a bit. I caught him re-writing my words once and mentioned troll tactic. That settled him down at the time. He doesn’t even believe in everything he says. I’ve seen him contradict himself several times, but never bothered mentioning. Don’t know if he’s actually being paid, but he’s definately pimping a set of principles for some reason. What do you do with a poster like Todd? Seriously? LOL


327 posted on 10/26/2007 12:22:12 PM PDT by jedward
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To: 1rudeboy

“Do you think gumballs are cheaper in Asia? Just curious.”

Not to Asian workers.


328 posted on 10/26/2007 12:22:45 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Pray for, and support our troops(heroes) !! And vote out the RINO's!!)
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To: Philistone

Doesn’t hurt my gold holdings either!


329 posted on 10/26/2007 12:23:28 PM PDT by Fledermaus (Are we there yet?)
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To: stephenjohnbanker
oops, didn't see the retraction

May you never post anything vague or stupid by accident.

I just did! LOL

330 posted on 10/26/2007 12:23:42 PM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: stephenjohnbanker; 1rudeboy

“If you want to rub my nose in it, feel free to do so.”

I don’t think he will. No need to, that’s not productive.


331 posted on 10/26/2007 12:24:13 PM PDT by jedward
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To: Toddsterpatriot; Gen-X-Dad
You are not God’s gift to economics
You are not the smartest guy in the room
Get over yourself

You've got to stop so thoroughly schooling so many of these illiterates. Now they're coming here, en masse, armed with nothing more than their feelings (and pink underwear) whining about the scars inflicted upon them during past debates. You'd think they would grab some facts, and a brain, instead of offering nothing more than third-grade insults that only serve to further highlight the fact they got their butts handed to them.

Emotions are easy. Facts are hard. As if we needed additional proof.

332 posted on 10/26/2007 12:24:59 PM PDT by Mase (Save me from the people who would save me from myself!)
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To: 1rudeboy

We may disagree on certain things, but we agree on many others. When I reread what I had posted last night, even I was mortified :-)


333 posted on 10/26/2007 12:27:19 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Pray for, and support our troops(heroes) !! And vote out the RINO's!!)
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To: Toddsterpatriot

Show me where it says that the Federal Reserve System and Reserve Banks are audited. Underline it and not just some financial statement.

I wonder why there is no clear cut “yes or no”?


334 posted on 10/26/2007 12:27:58 PM PDT by texastoo ((((((USA)))))((((((, USA))))))((((((. USA))))))))
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To: Mase

Are you defending ToddsterPatriot? Just checking.


335 posted on 10/26/2007 12:28:26 PM PDT by jedward
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To: stephenjohnbanker

Almost worth calling in a Mod artillery strike on your own position. When I read this thread for the first time this morning, I inadvertently resurrected it. Sorry.


336 posted on 10/26/2007 12:29:48 PM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: stephenjohnbanker

It feels like 110 degrees of freedom in here :) Phewwww...it’s hot! lol


337 posted on 10/26/2007 12:30:09 PM PDT by jedward
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To: jedward

You have to admit, when I blow it, I don’t fool around : )


338 posted on 10/26/2007 12:31:20 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Pray for, and support our troops(heroes) !! And vote out the RINO's!!)
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To: 1rudeboy; stephenjohnbanker

LOL...people scattering like a fire drill :)


339 posted on 10/26/2007 12:31:34 PM PDT by jedward
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To: stephenjohnbanker

My best learning experiences have been my biggest mistakes!


340 posted on 10/26/2007 12:32:26 PM PDT by jedward
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