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To: i-node who wrote (585754)	9/16/2010 1:45:34 AM
From: bentway	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574045

Obama never said the stimulus would bring prosperity. He said it prevented the Bush Global Great Depression II. But, he may have just delayed it. You can see that the seeds of where we are now were planted by Reagan, in that chart.

To: i-node who wrote (585754)	9/16/2010 4:01:03 AM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574045

Inode, Keynesian economics is indeed dead. It's been dead for 30 years. The only reason why it made a semi-comeback these past few years is because Democrats needed an excuse to move toward socialism. Tenchusatsu

To: i-node who wrote (585754)	9/16/2010 3:02:31 PM
From: Alighieri	Respond to of 1574045

For the man who doesn't think much of the value of a brand... Al ============================================================= The Top 11 Global Brands 2010: Interbrand (PHOTOS) Huffington Post \| Nathaniel Cahners Hindman First Posted: 09-16-10 11:54 AM \| Updated: 09-16-10 01:16 PM Consumer behavior is more difficult to predict than ever, says Interbrand, a leading brand consultancy firm that just released its annual ranking of the "Best Global Brands." The current economic climate is "a risky landscape for today's brands," Interbrand writes, "one that is fraught with contradictions and vocal customers scrutinizing your ever move...The same customer might opt to buy an iPad instead of a laptop, purchase private label toothpaste, and then match a Zara skirt with Christian Louboutin shoes." Despite today's "schizophrenic consumers," some brands managed to rise to the top of Interbrand's widely-viewed list by engendering loyalty and trust from the world's buyers. Based on what Interbrand believes are the three key aspects that contribute to a brand's value -- "the financial performance of the branded products or services, the role of brand in the purchase decision process and the strength of the brand to continue to secure earnings for the company" -- below are the top 11 brands in the world, according to Interbrand. Which one is most deserving of the the top spot? Check them out and vote below: huffingtonpost.com