Comments on: Friday free-for-all

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 25 May 2007 07:54:00 +0000

In conclusion, we are a real estate city when prices are going up. But then what are we when prices are going down? Welfare state? Of course we are, you hit the nail on the head. We're a have-not province that has temporarily popped its head up due to a commodities (natural gas) boom that has nothing to do with the people or the skill of the workforce in this province. Our real economy is based on dope, mainly. Amazing that some people think there's much else going on, other than local businesses that exist by necessity but couldn't compete anywhere else (except restaurants, possibly). And our dope is great. I'm proud of that, seriously - I smoke a bit of dope like any other genuine raised-in-BC dude.

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By: Warren

Warren — Fri, 25 May 2007 06:22:00 +0000

Unfortunately, the finer points of this pushed aside by self-serving arguments for protectionism and third world rights. What other topic can bring the nationalistic right, unions and anti-poverty activists to have a common goal?Don't get me started on "anti-poverty activitists" who "know what's best for poor countries".In the US, I'm afraid this type of free trade will take a step backwards in the inevitable recession to come. It will, as usual, get blamed for the economic problems.

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By: freako

freako — Thu, 24 May 2007 19:51:00 +0000

"Friedman's "The World is Flat" makes some interesting arguments linking the global supply chain to increased standards of living, Agreed. It is a win win all around. Unfortunately, the finer points of this pushed aside by self-serving arguments for protectionism and third world rights. What other topic can bring the nationalistic right, unions and anti-poverty activists to have a common goal?"and its role in promoting world peace. The only "unstable" nations out there have completely closed economies. "That is exaclty what I was getting at last week with my pitch for Reuven Brenner's views regarding free capital markets

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By: Warren

Warren — Thu, 24 May 2007 19:42:00 +0000

patiently,Sorry I meant "unstable" in terms of their military intentions - the North Koreas, and most of the Middle East.I think when things get tough in the US there will be a lot of talk about deportation, and not worker amnesty as there is now.

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By: Patiently Waiting

Patiently Waiting — Thu, 24 May 2007 18:34:00 +0000

What? I didn't know the US was a closed economy?Although I am pretty gloomy about the future of many North Americans (compared to the recent past), I have more of a appreciation for some benefits of outsourcing. We'll see what happens when the economy here slows down, and people get a little more bothered about the exported jobs.

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By: Warren

Warren — Thu, 24 May 2007 07:51:00 +0000

streel,I try not to waste my time with tulip, since he really doesn't contribute much except name-calling and overused cliches.patiently,We've had some experience outsourcing to India, with mixed results. I'm not opposed to it, but I think a lot of North American businesses jumped in too fast, and then pulled back after some unexpected consequences. Its here to stay, but I don't think its a bad thing.Friedman's "The World is Flat" makes some interesting arguments linking the global supply chain to increased standards of living, and its role in promoting world peace. The only "unstable" nations out there have completely closed economies.

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By: Patiently Waiting

Patiently Waiting — Wed, 23 May 2007 21:55:00 +0000

I work for a "small" BC business that outsources. I tell the techs in India what to do even though they are more skilled than I am. Heh.

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By: Streel

Streel — Wed, 23 May 2007 18:28:00 +0000

"I would fear for my safety if it were not for the anonymity of the net.Do you have a possible explanation for this?" I have no explanation for this. I was referring to your past post where you gave someone shit for using the phrase and asked them to refrain as it was yours."but many of your fellow bulls are repulsed by it."I am far from being a bull and am firmly in the bear camp. Doesn't all this blogging infringe on your stockpiling of can goods and ammo?

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By: exvancouverite

exvancouverite — Wed, 23 May 2007 17:31:00 +0000

Tulip. You're cool.Illegitimi non carborundum.

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By: tulip-Mania2

tulip-Mania2 — Wed, 23 May 2007 16:58:00 +0000

Hello Streel: RE: â€œTick Tock, Tick Tockâ€. I am not exactly sure but many of your fellow bulls are repulsed by it.Perhaps I should show some restraint and use â€œTick Tock, Tick Tockâ€, more sparingly.I have noticed some find it so disgusting it sends them into an uncontrollable rage, so much so, that I would fear for my safety if it were not for the anonymity of the net.Do you have a possible explanation for this? Warren, our organically grown IT staff seems to be more loyal.

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