On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 18:58:16 GMT, "Jim," wrote:

NOYB wrote:

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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?

John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD,
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it."
Rene Descartes

John H wrote:
On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 18:58:16 GMT, "Jim," wrote:


NOYB wrote:


"Jim," wrote in message
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JimH wrote:


"NOYB" wrote in message
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"Jim," wrote in message
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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.

What happens when nobody will accept your money because it's worthless?


John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD,
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it."
Rene Descartes

"Jim," wrote in message
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John H wrote:
On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 18:58:16 GMT, "Jim," wrote:


NOYB wrote:


"Jim," wrote in message
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JimH wrote:


"NOYB" wrote in message
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"Jim," wrote in message
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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.

NOYB wrote:

"Jim," wrote in message
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John H wrote:

On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 18:58:16 GMT, "Jim," wrote:



NOYB wrote:



"Jim," wrote in message
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JimH wrote:



"NOYB" wrote in message
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"Jim," wrote in message
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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.
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?

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NOYB wrote:

"Jim," wrote in message
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John H wrote:

On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 18:58:16 GMT, "Jim," wrote:



NOYB wrote:



"Jim," wrote in message
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JimH wrote:



"NOYB" wrote in message
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"Jim," wrote in message
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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.

On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 19:39:18 GMT, "Jim," wrote:

John H wrote:
On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 18:58:16 GMT, "Jim," wrote:


NOYB wrote:


"Jim," wrote in message
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JimH wrote:


"NOYB" wrote in message
...



"Jim," wrote in message
...



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.

What happens when nobody will accept your money because it's worthless?


John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD,
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it."
Rene Descartes

I'll stay home, drive my US made pickup and Mustangs, and fish in my US made
boat with its US made engine using my US made Penn reels in the Chesapeake Bay,
which is also in the US.

No problem!

:-)


John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD,
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it."
Rene Descartes

John H wrote:
On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 19:39:18 GMT, "Jim," wrote:


John H wrote:

On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 18:58:16 GMT, "Jim," wrote:



NOYB wrote:



"Jim," wrote in message
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JimH wrote:



"NOYB" wrote in message
...




"Jim," wrote in message
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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.

What happens when nobody will accept your money because it's worthless?


John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD,
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it."
Rene Descartes


I'll stay home, drive my US made pickup and Mustangs, and fish in my US made
boat with its US made engine using my US made Penn reels in the Chesapeake Bay,
which is also in the US.

No problem!

:-)


John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD,
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it."
Rene Descartes

Your Pickup is probably made in Mexico or Canada, the radio in Japan or
china, various other parts from around the world. Walk into a car
showroom (any make) and look at the sticker that says % made in the US.

Dunno about your fishing reel, but if it was made in the last 10 years,
betcha it has some none US parts.

"Jim," wrote in message
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John H wrote:
On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 19:39:18 GMT, "Jim," wrote:


John H wrote:

On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 18:58:16 GMT, "Jim," wrote:



NOYB wrote:



"Jim," wrote in message
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JimH wrote:



"NOYB" wrote in message
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"Jim," wrote in message
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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.

What happens when nobody will accept your money because it's worthless?


John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary
to resolve it." Rene Descartes


I'll stay home, drive my US made pickup and Mustangs, and fish in my US
made
boat with its US made engine using my US made Penn reels in the
Chesapeake Bay,
which is also in the US.

No problem! :-)


John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary
to resolve it." Rene Descartes

Your Pickup is probably made in Mexico or Canada, the radio in Japan or
china, various other parts from around the world. Walk into a car
showroom (any make) and look at the sticker that says % made in the US.

Dunno about your fishing reel, but if it was made in the last 10 years,
betcha it has some none US parts.

If I can get the same part, with exactly the same or better tolerances and
QC specifications made outside the US...or if I can get the same product
assembled, with the same or better results as in the US.....why not go to
the cheaper provider?

We now have a global economy. US manufacturers need to produce a better
product at a reduced cost.....they need to think smart...if not they will be
left behind.

Labor pricing has a lot to do with the equation. Unions have driven up the
price of labor often to the point that off shore pricing is the best
solution.

JimH wrote:
"Jim," wrote in message
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John H wrote:

On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 19:39:18 GMT, "Jim," wrote:



John H wrote:


On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 18:58:16 GMT, "Jim," wrote:




NOYB wrote:




"Jim," wrote in message
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JimH wrote:




"NOYB" wrote in message
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"Jim," wrote in message
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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.

What happens when nobody will accept your money because it's worthless?



John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary
to resolve it." Rene Descartes


I'll stay home, drive my US made pickup and Mustangs, and fish in my US
made
boat with its US made engine using my US made Penn reels in the
Chesapeake Bay,
which is also in the US.

No problem! :-)


John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary
to resolve it." Rene Descartes

Your Pickup is probably made in Mexico or Canada, the radio in Japan or
china, various other parts from around the world. Walk into a car
showroom (any make) and look at the sticker that says % made in the US.

Dunno about your fishing reel, but if it was made in the last 10 years,
betcha it has some none US parts.


If I can get the same part, with exactly the same or better tolerances and
QC specifications made outside the US...or if I can get the same product
assembled, with the same or better results as in the US.....why not go to
the cheaper provider?

We now have a global economy. US manufacturers need to produce a better
product at a reduced cost.....they need to think smart...if not they will be
left behind.

Labor pricing has a lot to do with the equation. Unions have driven up the
price of labor often to the point that off shore pricing is the best
solution.



After *this* profoundly patriotic statement? For shame!

"I'll stay home, drive my US made pickup and Mustangs, and fish in my US
made boat with its US made engine using my US made Penn reels in the
Chesapeake Bay, which is also in the US.

"Jim," wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
"Jim," wrote in message
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John H wrote:

On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 19:39:18 GMT, "Jim," wrote:



John H wrote:


On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 18:58:16 GMT, "Jim," wrote:




NOYB wrote:




"Jim," wrote in message
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JimH wrote:




"NOYB" wrote in message
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"Jim," wrote in message
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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.

What happens when nobody will accept your money because it's worthless?



John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and
necessary to resolve it." Rene Descartes


I'll stay home, drive my US made pickup and Mustangs, and fish in my US
made
boat with its US made engine using my US made Penn reels in the
Chesapeake Bay,
which is also in the US.

No problem! :-)


John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary
to resolve it." Rene Descartes

Your Pickup is probably made in Mexico or Canada, the radio in Japan or
china, various other parts from around the world. Walk into a car
showroom (any make) and look at the sticker that says % made in the US.

Dunno about your fishing reel, but if it was made in the last 10 years,
betcha it has some none US parts.


If I can get the same part, with exactly the same or better tolerances
and QC specifications made outside the US...or if I can get the same
product assembled, with the same or better results as in the US.....why
not go to the cheaper provider?

We now have a global economy. US manufacturers need to produce a better
product at a reduced cost.....they need to think smart...if not they will
be left behind.

Labor pricing has a lot to do with the equation. Unions have driven up
the price of labor often to the point that off shore pricing is the best
solution.

After *this* profoundly patriotic statement? For shame!

"I'll stay home, drive my US made pickup and Mustangs, and fish in my US
made boat with its US made engine using my US made Penn reels in the
Chesapeake Bay, which is also in the US.

Wrong person. JohnH wrote that.