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And that is 6% of the population

Country: Belgium
Population of Brussels: 1,122,000

Wow. Another liberal with a math impediment. Big surprise.


700/1,122,000=0.000623

That'd be roughly 0.06% of the population there, Einstein.








0.06% disapprove of him. I guess 99.04% of the population approve
of him. Pretty good numbers, eh Jimcomma? ;-)

Hey Jimcomma, remind me once again of your point.

Do those who do not vote approve or disapprove of a candidate?

What sort of demonstrations happen in NYC when a diplomat from a
hated country like France arrives?


We don't take to the streets to protest. We protest with our wallets.

"Bordeaux wine exports in 2004 to the United States declined 35
percent in volume and 59 percent in value. Sales to Great Britain
dropped 21 percent in volume and 33 percent in value."

That sure leaves a more lasting mark than 0.06% of Brussel's
population taking to the streets in protest, don't ya think?


If that were to have as much effect as you suggest, the dollar should
be rising against the Euro.


Why? Why do we want the dollar to rise against the Euro?

So the Asian countries holding our bonds, won't cash out and buy Euros.
If they do our bond market goes to hell fast.


Baloney. If the dollar drops compared to the Euro, it not only makes US
goods seem cheaper (which helps US exports), but it also makes US stocks,
bonds, and real estate seem cheaper for foreign investors too. A savvy
foreign investor isn't going to pass up a good buy.


Might I suggest a course in economics 101. As stocks rise, bonds drop.

Long term or short term bonds, Mr. Keynes? As you know, they're not
following conventional rules over the last 6 months.

As the dollar drops, foreign goods become more expensive. The thought
that the dollar might drop results in nervousness among those holding US
debt (usually bonds).

How many dollars do you want to keep in your account if you know that in a
year they will be worth 10% less?

People in long-term bond funds have done very well over the last 6
months...despite falling long-term bond prices.