Comments-Political/Social Commentary
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From Pete Stanek, submitted on
3/2/09, 12:51 PM, on the article "Sex Slaves of World War II": "Wonderful
addition to cyberspace! Congratulations on publishing this
information. Hope much discussion is the result!"
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From Chih Kwan Chen, submitted on 1/20/09, 6:19 PM,
on "America at the Crossroad":
"American economy is at a crossroad. If
it continues at the course that was started from the Reagan era called
globalization, it will plunge into an abyss with no way of return, since
that road calls for America to run ever larger trade deficits to spur
its own consumption using money borrowed from foreigners in the form of
trade deficit. The runaway trade deficits of US also means runaway trade
surplus of China and other countries. The current global trouble is due
to the shrinkage of US trade deficit that is restraining American
consumption, bursting the bubble generated by the runaway trade deficit
and reducing exports of Asian countries. For more details please see
article 12 titled "Analyses of Recessions: from 1955 to 2008" posted on
my website,
http://www.wbr>forcastglobaleconomy.com.."
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From Rich Braverman, submitted on 1/7/09, 2:15 PM,
on "America at the Crossroad":
"I enjoyed reading your overall views
about present day America. I have a few brief comments: I agree that
one of the key problems in the auto industry is the high cost of
labor. Since these high costs came into being through bargaining
between the companies and the union, the companies are suffering
from their own mistakes. They should not have agreed with such
generous benefits and wages. These mistakes have led to bankruptcy.
I am opposed to helping the auto companies because it will only
prolong the agony. They should file Chap.11, reorganize under court
orders and emerge as smaller but more efficient companies.
The problem in K-12 education is similar
in that the system is held hostage to the teacher's union. These
fantastic wages and life-long benefits were achieved over the years
by the union negotiating with government. The government gave them
most of everything they wanted so again in this case the government
is responsible for the problem. In addition the union has such great
power that it can influence the government in return for massive
campaign contributions. The result is that any suggestion to improve
the quality of education is thwarted by the union in order for them
to maintain their monopoly. They oppose charter schools and vouchers
which have proved to be in some case better schools. They also
oppose any innovation to improve things on the grounds that the
teachers will suffer.font>
The financial crisis was brought on by
too much money and credit flooding the system. So now they are going
to try and fix the problem by flooding the system with even more
money and credit. It will not work. Inflation is coming--big time.
The only solution is to endure a long recession and leave the
economy to the free market. Thanks."
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From jerseyguy, submitted on
1/5/09, 8:28 PM, on "America at the Crossroad":
"I always find your essays interesting ...
I forgot how fast the debt is growing ... it looks like it's
totally out of control and will lead to runaway inflation for us (or?)
... I'm amazed that we could go from budget surplus to such a state in
just 8 years ... re your comments on education, here's a clip you'll
likely find interesting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMcfrLYDm2U and you may want to join
this wiki:
http://shifthappens.wikispaces.com/."
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