Author Topic: No Good News In Iraq (Read 1474 times)

Ripsnort · « **Reply #30 on:** September 25, 2003, 04:29:26 PM »

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Originally posted by popeye
The question is: how much of the profits will find its way into the US Treasury?

Enough to pay for this war I hope.

ygsmilo · « **Reply #31 on:** September 25, 2003, 04:38:21 PM »

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Originally posted by crabofix
That you guys wont by any Volvos? Or SAAB?
You quit buying LAW´s?

No it just means we will be buying them cheaper and your other exports will be less competive in the world market. The break in the dollar is already helping the trade situation.

Toad · « **Reply #32 on:** September 25, 2003, 04:41:21 PM »

Hey, Crabofix, help me out here...

What's the parent company of Volvo?

What's the parent company of Saab?

muckmaw · « **Reply #33 on:** September 25, 2003, 04:46:59 PM »

Can I get a bargain on Swedish Erotica and Ikea furniture now?

Sweeeet.

crabofix · « **Reply #34 on:** September 25, 2003, 04:47:29 PM »

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Originally posted by ygsmilo
No it just means we will be buying them cheaper and your other exports will be less competive in the world market. The break in the dollar is already helping the trade situation.

I thought they would be more expensive, but then again, I am not a mathgenius.
I say: thank God for the common market of Europe.

I think I am gonna get myself a Gas Guzzler for the next trade in.

Muckmaw: Didnt you "MOOT" me?

crabofix · « **Reply #35 on:** September 25, 2003, 04:50:19 PM »

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Originally posted by Toad
Hey, Crabofix, help me out here...

What's the parent company of Volvo?

What's the parent company of Saab?

TOAD. I have to admit, you got my point.

Toad · « **Reply #36 on:** September 25, 2003, 04:56:47 PM »

Your point is that Sweden sells more to the US than the US sells to Sweden?

Yes, I get that.

And now Swedish goods are going to be relatively MORE expensive here and you think that's a GOOD thing for Swedes?

Nah, I guess I don't get that.

But it was funny you using US-owned Swedish companies in your example.

Yeah that trade deficit in Sweden's favor will give you great cause to celebrate our bankruptcy that you're predicting.

There's an old phrase "when Detroit sneezes, America catches a cold".

If the US declares bankruptcy, Sweden will... ?

crabofix · « **Reply #37 on:** September 25, 2003, 05:09:23 PM »

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Originally posted by Toad
Your point is that Sweden sells more to the US than the US sells to Sweden?

Yes, I get that.

But it was funny you using US-owned Swedish companies in your example.

If the US declares bankruptcy, Sweden will... ?

Sweden will just keep on producing the highqulity products to the rest of the world and take the payment in Rubels, or Euro.

Yep I am very aware of Ford owning Volvo and GM owning SAAB, I live just 5 min drive from the Volvo factory.

crabofix · « **Reply #38 on:** September 25, 2003, 05:24:34 PM »

My point is:
The Clown you guys nearly elected to Präsident is spending to much money on his "Don quiote" Crusade.
It will effect your country in many ways. The education and the healthcare for the common man is the first that gets cut down.

Could you really afford another 4 years?

(Ok, you can always join the Army or the Navy.)

If theres no value in the Dollar and noone wants it, with what will you pay for all your imports in theese times when nothing is US made?

crabofix · « **Reply #39 on:** September 25, 2003, 06:32:54 PM »

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Originally posted by GScholz

If the US economy fails then it's going to take a lot of the world economy down with it, but not my country's, Saudi Arabia's, Iran's etc. We'll be set for life so to speak.

Well, Blair would just claim the whole Northsea and then what would you guys do? Throw codfish on the Brittish Naval vessels?

Toad · « **Reply #40 on:** September 25, 2003, 08:16:27 PM »

Yeah, you guys are right.

The US economy is insignificant and the world won't notice.. especially your countries... if it goes bankrupt.

crabofix · « **Reply #41 on:** September 25, 2003, 08:50:34 PM »

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Originally posted by GScholz
Well he would have to build a lot of oilplatforms then. They're all mined in case of invasion. Boom! no oil for you.

Good thinking

Rude · « **Reply #42 on:** September 26, 2003, 09:36:14 AM »

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Originally posted by crabofix
You know what is kinda funny, the gas here is just getting cheaper and cheaper

What's funny is you seem to think that matters....fuel has moved up and down over the years...we're still here.

Of course, if we really did have a serious shortage, I'm sure Sweden would rush to our aid....you know...bein that you guys are our pals and everything.

AKIron · « **Reply #43 on:** September 26, 2003, 09:47:56 AM »

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Originally posted by crabofix
You guys better stay put in IRAQ and rebuild the country. Then install a democratic goverment and leave.
So that after a couple of years, some religiouse nuts can overtrow it and it all starts from the beginning again.

You shure knows how to waste both money and human lifes.

I dont know how much you lost, but towards my currency your dollar have lost about 25% since october last year and it is still dropping, faster and faster.

The rest of the world is just hoping of the re-election of GWB, so he can drive your country really into the state of bancrupcy.

Who asked you anyways? Is there absolutely nothing of interest going in your part of the world worthy of your attention?

muckmaw · « **Reply #44 on:** September 26, 2003, 09:50:38 AM »

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Originally posted by crabofix
I thought they would be more expensive, but then again, I am not a mathgenius.
I say: thank God for the common market of Europe.

I think I am gonna get myself a Gas Guzzler for the next trade in.

Muckmaw: Didnt you "MOOT" me?

I said your argument is moot.

I did not MUTE you.

Your silly disatribes are much too entertaining to ignore.

THE DESTRUCTION OF THE US ECONOMY IN NO WAY THREATENS SWEDEN...IT'S SIMPLY RIDIKAAAKDUAS!

heheh...whatever you say, Olaf.