do you think it is possible for the economy to reach 5 to 7 percent growth? (legal, drugs)

[cruxan]

what do you think..???



i say we are toast!!! we will never ever see growth rates like that ever again



have at it..

[Marc Allen 242]

Well, first and most importantly, several cycles of 2-3% is concidered "robust" so let's recognize that you're talking about above optimal results.

That said, it could be achieved in America with tariffs...at least for a few years until normative levels were reached.

[jetgraphics]

I would expect economic growth in the 7 to 15% rate if we could scale back the Federal government by 93%.

[jjwebbster]

Originally Posted by jetgraphics

I would expect economic growth in the 7 to 15% rate if we could scale back the Federal government by 93%.

I agree with that 100%, That can't happen while Obama is still in office though.

[Marc Allen 242]

...and another serious discussion is lost due to blatant partisanship.

[cruxan]

Originally Posted by jetgraphics

I would expect economic growth in the 7 to 15% rate if we could scale back the Federal government by 93%.

that^^ and get the hell out of all these worthless wars we start, and place the troops on the border!!! along with legalizing marijuana. and placing a cap on how much big corp can make say like 10 billion profit per year, any more than that and you would have to hire new employees, eliminate automation etc.


and no more welfare for achor baby carriers

[A Common Anomaly]

For a modern day economy, not naturally. That is just absurd.

Plus, when has the long term growth rate of the US been 5% to 7%?

[ovcatto]

Never is a hell of a long time.

[Marc Allen 242]

Originally Posted by cruxan

that^^ and get the hell out of all these worthless wars we start, and place the troops on the border!!! along with legalizing marijuana. and placing a cap on how much big corp can make say like 10 billion profit per year, any more than that and you would have to hire new employees, eliminate automation etc.


and no more welfare for achor baby carriers

Partially right, partially wrong...whether we want to admit it or not the battles fought with MNCs are quixotic...but they are major emplyers.

However, small business makes up 47% of the workforce, We need to recognize this in discusssions of taxation.

All drugs should be legalized and taxed, Privatized prisons should be eliminated immediately.

Tariffs should be introduced.

Donkeys should fly outta my arse...

[texdav]

I think that so much has been waste on fololish progrmas like stimulus and the policies so piled up with no clarity that everyone is hunkered down from wall street to main street. people lose faith when promises are made and thinsg get so screwedup with no results. Just the deficit alone means deqacdes of less overall.It has to be paid some how which means money not being spent else where.and that is what drive growth.