09-02-2003 20:37									#1
	Another such sign of the pending collapse of the American economy. Put an end to popups!

Yesterday, I was in the Glendale Galleria, the erstwhile largest shopping maul in America and the place where. ten years ago, President George Herbert Walker Bush attempted to jump start the American economy by buying a pair of socks at Penneys.

And, as I wandered down to the east end, I noticed the Victoria Secrets store was no longer there.

What does it say about the outlook of the American consumer when men are no longer going out and buying lingerie for their wives, mistresses and girlfriends? Are we looking at a future so bleak that our women are going to metamorphize into those hulking creatures that drive Russian tractors?

I say, bring back the go-go years of the 90's and babydoll negligees !!

	09-02-2003 20:41									#2
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1) Russian women rule.
2) You're doing much better than the euros.

	10-02-2003 07:34									#3
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Shopping maul?

David,

Nah, Eastern Asian babes (Chinese-Japanese-Korean) are the best.

	10-02-2003 07:35									#4
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Our economy is doing fine thank you very much, we're one of the least effected, by the recession, in the world atm IIRC.

	10-02-2003 07:36									#5
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quote: Originally posted by Urban Ranger Shopping maul?

Of course, haven't you ever been shopping on Boxing Day?

	10-02-2003 07:40									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Demerzel Our economy is doing fine thank you very much, we're one of the least effected, by the recession, in the world atm IIRC.

So is ours, we've been growing steadily at about 3.5% for a few years now. Which is rather amazing considering the US is in such a doldrum, normally our economy would follow suit. It's quite an accomplishment for us.

	10-02-2003 08:01									#7
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It may be a delayed recession to the UK and Canada. After all, Germany is especially being hard hit, and soon will France, probably.

Basically, don't count your chickens before they hatch.

	10-02-2003 08:02									#8
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Pfft. Delayed reaction. As soon as the American economy recovers, we're the first ones to see the benefits (since we're primary producers).

	10-02-2003 08:03									#9
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quote: Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui It may be a delayed recession to the UK and Canada. After all, Germany is especially being hard hit, and soon will France, probably. Basically, don't count your chickens before they hatch.

Well, in certain regions in Canada, the impending events of 2003 should serve to buoy an already strong economy...

	10-02-2003 08:13									#10
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quote: Originally posted by Asher Well, in certain regions in Canada, the impending events of 2003 should serve to buoy an already strong economy...

Well the Kyoto legislation should take care of that.

(As he stares at his monitor for five minutes trying to think up a smart ass remark.)

	10-02-2003 08:15									#11
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If Chretien so much as touches oil industry leglislation............

	10-02-2003 08:19									#12
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If he touches the oil industry maybe the regions of Canada will become the regions of the US instead .

	10-02-2003 08:20									#13
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Naw, most of the Canuks define themselves not as being Canadian but by not being American.

	10-02-2003 08:21									#14
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Hah.

God, you Americans are pathetic and predictable.

Can we expect another failed invasion attempt after bits of Canada decline your ever-so-generous offer to join the US?

	10-02-2003 08:21									#15
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quote: Originally posted by Asher If Chretien so much as touches oil industry leglislation............

Didn't I read that he was planning on reviving the National Energy Board?

Five, four, three, two, one....

	10-02-2003 08:21									#16
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quote: Naw, most of the Canuks define themselves not as being Canadian but by not being American.

Most of Canucks don't live in said regions.

	10-02-2003 08:22									#17
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Yeah, but these are Albertans we are talking about .

	10-02-2003 08:22									#18
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quote: Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui It may be a delayed recession to the UK and Canada. After all, Germany is especially being hard hit, and soon will France, probably. Basically, don't count your chickens before they hatch.

UK manufacturing has been poor for almost 2 years, retail and services were largely unaffected until about 6 months ago.

	10-02-2003 09:26									#19
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These are sad times if men aren't even buying lacie knickers for their girlfriends.