06-06-2005 02:20									#31
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I don't think we've seen the impact of the drop in the Dollar over the last year. It seems likely that the trade deficit will start dropping soon.

Edit: I didn't mean to rubbish your "eventually", only to highlight it. It's a long term problem, but the trade deficit/current account deficit goes up and it goes down often and the fluctuations are based upon items with a much shorter time horizon.

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	06-06-2005 02:25									#32
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The only debt I have is a few thousand on a car. Otherwise I have a morgage that pays me. Worst case I get the house back. No, worst case inflation outruns my 6% interest. Hell, I don't know the worst case and I hope I don't find out.

	06-06-2005 02:27									#33
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A mortgage that pays you? Damn, I want one of those mortgages

	06-06-2005 02:27									#34
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che, I don't want to invest in a region, like europe, that I see as prone to political instability.

	06-06-2005 02:28									#35
	Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

Suit yourself, Lancer. Have fun working in your old age.

	06-06-2005 02:28									#36
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PH, yeah, it's nice being the bank

	06-06-2005 02:29									#37
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It's had plenty of time to impact, Dan. The rise started 3.5 years ago

	06-06-2005 02:29									#38
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invest in yuans. it'll be skyrocketing soon.

	06-06-2005 02:31									#39
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quote: It's had plenty of time to impact, Dan. The rise started 3.5 years ago

Yes it has, but trade always takes a lot of time to adjust. It's just taking longer this time. As you can see, I expected Canada/US trade to adjust about 1.5 to 2 years ago.

	06-06-2005 02:31									#40
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"Suit yourself, Lancer. Have fun working in your old age."

I wouldn't have much fun with that, but if I have to handle it I will. We all make our best guesses and we can't all be right. I hope things work out for you che.

Maybe you'll end up a political officer or something.

	06-06-2005 02:33									#41
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A guy representing a bank in the Phils offered me 20% on $5000 or more. I said thanks but no thanks...

	06-06-2005 02:36									#42
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Glad I have a government job

	06-06-2005 02:48									#43
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quote: Originally posted by asleepathewheel Glad I have a government job

Is it Federal ? In that case you're golden.

	06-06-2005 02:53									#44
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quote: Originally posted by Ted Striker Is it Federal ? In that case you're golden.

alas no-that's my current career goal, AUSA. Currently I'm employed by the city of Indianapolis, as a public defense attorney. Lucky for me when the economy goes poorly, crime goes up and my job is necessary.

crap pay, but security and decent benefits

	06-06-2005 03:16									#45
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Public defense attorney, now THAT's a tough job I would imagine.

Good on you for doing your civic duty.

	06-06-2005 04:16									#46
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quote: Originally posted by DanS eventually

This is not helped by foreign governments that desparately want to keep the US market open.

	06-06-2005 04:23									#47
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quote: Originally posted by Ted Striker Public defense attorney, now THAT's a tough job I would imagine. Good on you for doing your civic duty.

Yeah, its a lot of work and little thanks. But it does have its moments.