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Submitted by Dale, Jan 25, 2008 08:28

This country used to be strong! The workers in the factories, etc. were able to bank savings in all the smaller banks around the country. This has not happened for some years. The elite of this country found it more profitable to move the factories out of the country. The small banks do not have the people's savings because the citizens do not have the savings they used to have. The citizens credit cards have been utilized to continue the build-up of debt that has been amassed in and by our country. Look at the country's debt. Look at the country's trade deficit. It's hard to see the sunshine for all the clouds. But it is nice to hear an optomist, just not very realistic, in this case.

As an added comment I would like to mention the feeling of entitlement that our citizens feel and the stifling regulation and taxes that are put on us. If these last two were relieved and our factories were brought back, I would feel a lot better about the direction our once great country is taking. As it is, we are taking a back seat to the other countries whether you recognize it or not.

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