I think Chey has the most honest comments of the group.

The economy is turning global. And that means that eventually there will be a global labor market, a global housing market, and even a global food market. That means that wage prices will fall and standard of living will fall -- as some resources get re-allocated to places like Indian and China where the standard of living is *much* lower.

Yes, our standard of living is going down. It's not GW's fault, nor is it Tony Blair's. It's the sign of our times, and while sad it's inevitable.

OK....message of doom is complete....please carry on.

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