U.S. economy slows drastically...

[Davey Jones]

Makes ya wonder what the heck is going on here?
China poised to pass US as world’s leading economic power this year.makes

.http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d79ffff8-cfb7-11e3-9b2b-00144feabdc0.html#axzz30Nd5J9DI

 

[RCynic]

If you look at this video, which is already several years old, it appears inevitable. Also, anyone know the musical theme from this video? I like it a lot.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ljbI-363A2Q

i think it's interesting that just since that video was done, MySpace is not even considered a contender, everything now is Facebook, and the emphasis has shifted from laptops to tablet devices. Even our predictions can't keep up with the pace of change.

EDIT: Just remembered, the musical score is from Last of the Mohicans...I can look it up.

 

[That Guy]

 

[Jackie22]

I think we have failed to be the economic leader because we have failed to invest in our country's future, Europe and China have far outpaced the US in investing in their countries..


We have not had enough investment in infrastructures, science, education, energy and etc (all of which would lead to jobs) because of a partisan paralysis in Washington.


John Kerry gave a speech back in 2011 about Globalization and Gridlock, identifying the cause...and the outcome is what we are seeing today.


http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2011/01/if_you_read_only_one_john_kerr.html

 

[Ina]

Jackie, It has taken years of neglecting our own moral and living standards to get this far off course, and I believe it will take even longer to correct our faults. I don't think I'll see remedy in my lifetime.

What part of NE Texas are you in? :hatlaugh:

 

[Jackie22]

Ina, I live midway between Dallas and Tyler.