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Credit markets: "Don't panic", they beg | 113 comments (113 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

I was trying to avoid that particular discussion. What is important is the perception of standard of living of US citizens - how will they react when the perception is that they're significantly worse off than Europeans. I noted the two ultimate options.

you are the media you consume.

by MillMan (millguy at gmail) on Thu Aug 9th, 2007 at 09:28:06 PM EST
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Re: China threatens (none / 1)

OK, that's what I thought, thanks for clarifying.

(I was trying to avoid the "GDP"-"standard of living"-"measurements"-"perception"-"quality of life"-"damnyankee"-"oldeurope" discussion as well. No good can come of that. Sorry if I came across as snarky! :))

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by Number 6 on Fri Aug 10th, 2007 at 04:54:42 AM EST
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