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Originally Posted by footsurg
Parker,
It is the robust economies and wealth of the G8 countries that produce the demand for goods made in countries of so called third world status. The jobs created by this demand provide an economy in these nations that they would otherwise not have. .......... As far as hope is concerned, if it were not for countries like the USA, Canada and GB with their seemingly endless hunger for consumerism these third world nations would have no economy at all. It is the spirit of capitalism and entrepreneurial pursuit that fuels the machine that creates the demand for goods that ultimately create jobs and wealth where there would otherwise be none. That is hope in my book. By attacking us and trying to hurt us economically is like biting the hand that feeds the world.
Mark
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From the standpoint of someone who lives in a Western nation nor from that of someone who has studied and accepts macro- and micro-economic models; I can find no fault with your logic. In fact I agree with almost everything you say. However what it fails to take into account is perception. What you and I perceive as fair or reasonable may not appear this way to another person. When these situations arise two responses are needed. The first is introspection and analysis of our position. Is our stance what we intended? Is it clearly defined? Is it having any negative unintended consequences? Does it still seem appropriate? Is it Kaldor-Hicks or Pareto efficient from an economic standpoint?
If we can still in good faith defend our position then we need to undertake our second response. That is to come to a meeting of the minds with those whom our position affects. This is by far the hardest part of the equation. Educating all interested parties of the benefits of working together and dispelling the ignorance and disinformation that lead to hopelessness and anger. It requires constant monitoring and open lines of communication. People need to feel they have a voice and that that voice counts.
Which leads to the next problem corruption from your own leadership and government............ Can we at least agree that it is complicated
