The reality is that we live in a dynamic economy, and the people who think they can "stop the clock" or call "time out" are the ones having difficulty with reality.
As an aside, I'll note that our textile manufacturing sector is humming right along . . . I believe you meant apparel manufacturing (just a pet peeve of mine when the two are confused).
272 posted on 11/02/2007 9:58:34 AM PDT by 1rudeboy