I agree that this topic is OT; so that's where I am putting it.
The last issue of the Economist magazine has a long series of articles on population migration around the world. There are strong positive and negative aspects in equal measure so there is no definitive conclusion. It all depends on how each individual is affected. Even then the immediate perception of each person may not square with the overall affect. He may not get a raise in pay but on the other hand many prices may fall so he is left at the same standing but his perception is that he is not doing so well. Another example is NAFTA. It has vastly benefited the overall economy in Texas but seriously hurt the manufacturing jobs in Ohio. The total value to the U.S. has been positive. Not to say that it couldn't have been done better but politicians did what they did about not enforcing a more level playing field. Consider another thing. As our population ages we will need more young people to work so they can contribute to Social Security and pay the retirees. In the next 5 years we will need 3 working people to cover the payments to one retiree. Please be aware that our Social Security system is one big I.O.U.; Congress has raided the original fund leaving it worthless. ----- Original Message ----- From: "MB Software Solutions General Account" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ProFox Email List" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [NF] Investing in the recession > David Crooks wrote: >> I saw part of the Colbert Report show last night and he was interviewing >> a gentleman from India. Steve told him that all those jobs we sent to >> India, we want them back. They said that US companies sent over 1 >> million jobs to India and that the US has lost 3 million jobs. So, 1 out >> of 3 people can point to India and say that their job went to India. >> >> > > I'm sure some economist would debate that or at least say how that's > good for America. _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
