"Which one of these countries has ascended? Japan is the most overatted country of all time, have you bought in to the hype? The South Korean economy is down the tubes, how are they a success? They are certainly better off than there communist brethren in the North, but that is due to the US helping them. India is a hell hole, have you ever been there? The only reason China is on the map right now is CHEAP LABOR. Do you want that "SUCCESS" here? I am completely confused by your post?"
Tim brother of Tom? Ascendancy is the state that exists when one person or group has power over another. I chose these countries because they represent an alternate economic system to the USA, yet one in which "central planning, over-planning and bureaucracy" may well account for much of their success; a success that has caused them to outpace the economic, scientific and technical capacities of most of their neighbors and much of the world. You seem to favor the story of Ireland, good for you but when I look around; most things I consume seem to be made in Asia. It really doesn't matter who helped these countries get started, and it doesn't matter that their people live in conditions you abhor; the way we're going, the fact we now manufacture virtually nothing suggests to me those conditions you abhor may soon become our reality. The US suffers from the view that it can do no wrong; any nation that buys into that reasoning is in for some harsh surprises. This country prides itself on possessing any number of clichéd qualities; the one at issue is capitalism. I don't know if there exists a true capitalist economy in the world, but I do know the US economy is partially capitalist with huge controls and preferences to insure favoritism to large economic entities. Unfortunately those entities are better at playing this game than government; the result seems ever more inescapable, we are a nation in decline. For the faint of heart I suggest you continue to bury your heads in the sand. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Tim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Skip, > > Which one of these countries has ascended? I'm confused about the > countries you choose as success stories? Japan is the most overatted > country of all time, have you bought in to the hype? Remember, they > were going to take over the world? The real estate of the Emperor's > palace in Tokyo is valued to be worth more that ALL OF CALIFORNIA! > Who could possibly believe this but the Japanese; oh and you! What a > Joke. Your kitchen in NJ, is the size of their house! > The South Korean economy is down the tubes, how are they a success? > They are certainly better off than there communist brethren in the > North, but that is due to the US helping them. India is a hell hole, > have you ever been there? Are you kidding me? > The only reason China is on the map right now is CHEAP LABOR. > Once there labor costs catch up to the rest of the world (they are > about a 100 years behind everyone) there story will come to an end. > Incidently there whole success is based upon American purchasing there > goods. > Why did you choose these countries, and yet avoid the fastest > ascending country in Europe? Ireland! They are now the second > strongest economy in Europe. Largely due to the flat tax. ie: The > government getting the hell out of the way. > Why did you avoid Europe but champion Asia? Maybe you are a self > loathing white male? Trying to make those of us with pride in our > European history of free markets and liberties feel guilty about our > past? Where are you coming from chanmpioning Communist countries like > China? Do you want that "SUCCESS" here? I am completely confused by > your post? Unless, you have a political slant to the left and will do > anything to defend it; including manipulation and deception! > > Tim > > > > > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Skip Bernstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Central planning, over-planning and bureaucracy is what killed the > > Soviet Union. Perhaps you should look into that." > > > > How does the Republican Party explain the ascendancy of China, India, > > Japan and South Korea? > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/Y2tolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
