| We're already not competitive. For the past 3 decades, we've allowed the politicians to cater to the multi-national corporations and allow the majority of our manufacturing capability to be moved offshore (along with the jobs). Not the smartest move with respect to national security. About the only thing we do produce is food; however, I worry about our over dependence on technology and the price we may ultimately pay for over use of our lands. The topsoil in all most every area is very thin--we're talking only a few inches. The Internet will not revive the American economy. We're on the slippery slope of decline when 70% of our GDP is consumer spending. Good paying jobs are the only answer to our declining world status, which means re-establishing a manufacturing base in this country. However, that means standing up to the multi-national corporations and undoing the tax breaks and laws that allow them to import foreign-made goods with little or no tariffs. |
