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To: Steve Lokness who wrote (201154)9/12/2012 5:13:32 PM
From: Wharf Rat  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 541877
 
Well, debt is based on future growth based on energy. Oil supply hasn't increased since 2005. It's still our main source of energy.
Go away, Rat.

New IMF Working Paper Models Impact of Oil Limits on the Economy

Message 28130582

"Now I repeat; what are the structural problems and how do we fix them?"

We know how; you just don't want to.
Borrow money at 0% and spend it as fast as you can, or maybe not quite that fast.

:>)



Maybe buy a few foreclosed houses and move them to the Bakken where pepole need houses, too.



To: Steve Lokness who wrote (201154)9/12/2012 6:56:25 PM
From: Metacomet  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 541877
 
But if politically you can't raise taxes - then what?

ummmm..

That'a tough one

Do we hope to change reality, or do we change politics...

What do you do when the facts change?