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> This started in the US back in the 1960's. {robably even before that. You
> can't stop it. And why6 would you want to? I can't afford to pay 70$ for a
> pair of jeans made in the USA. Our economy needs to change and adapt.
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> - -Droo
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Droo-
An interesting comment. How exactly would you change it? I hear what you say about the $70 jeans, and most likely most people would agree with you. That is until their job is outsourced...
As it is, most of our textile business has now gone to other countries; most of our manufacturing base has likewise gone to other countries. I barely remember the last time I could easily understand a computer person, except for the salesperson. Would you have us all lower our standard of living to the level of foreign countries? I doubt it, we'd have to give up our daks for public transportation!
Actually our economy is changing. I think the latest figures from the government (GAO?) indicates that the middle class is shrinking. While some few might break into the "wealthy" class; guess where most of the middle class ends up. While I agree that "something" needs to be done, I haven't got a clue as to what or how you would do it!
Off my box and on to a Dak question-
Lately my truck sounds like an old GM 350 when it starts. It clatters like a bit**, but then quites down. It is pretty embarasing at times! This is a '99 V-6, roughly 67,000 miles. Oil changes regularly at 3,000 mile intervals. Any suggestions?
TIA
Cal
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