We have been unable to compete, unable to generate enough revenue from exports to pay for what we import.
It seems this is a real mercantilist strategy on the Chinese part, that they stimulate and keep their economy going.
I am not a VAT--I don't like a VAT for the way it is so hidden.
I voted against a bunch of it, but it happened.
This will be an extended debate, and several of us are going to try to make sure we have it...
I think it is time we start looking at raising of interest rates, as the Australians have done
The key impediment to hiring and investment among small businesses is the lack of credit.
But we will be different when we get back. We are going through pain, but let's get on the other side and show something...
Looks like to me it is going to help us a substantial amount on exports over a longer term.
I can see that. It sure looks like to me we could start to raise interest rates some here.
I think Senator Brownback said this--to overspending.