[Alberta's Child]

The United States could go back to those "self-sufficient" days anytime it wants.

Of course, we'd also have to adopt a standard of living comparable to what we had in the 1930s. You think you'll get many takers on that one?

[am452]

One reason why are standard of living is higher today is the dual incomes. Most married women in the thirties did not work outside the home.

How many families today would live like they do if you took the wife's income out of the picture?

[dennisw]

The United States could go back to those "self-sufficient" days anytime it wants.

Of course, we'd also have to adopt a standard of living comparable to what we had in the 1930s. You think you'll get many takers on that one?

Can the bull crap. You think it's OK to run 800 billion dollar trade deficits? The markets have been rendering a verdict on this practice

And my point isn't that we should or must be self sufficient. My point is out trade should be in balance and that's not asking too much since the EU is basically in trade balance with the world