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Globalization, Trade Deficits, and the New Working Class

2008-11-01T03:33:00Z

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German journalist Gabor Steingart blames western nations' trade deficits for the shift of traditional manufacturing jobs to developing countries, a phenomenon he describes as a "second industrial age - blue-collar 2.0."

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The 7 Fallacies of the Globalisation Debate: Is it destroying the West? The Flat World. Outsourcing. Free Trade.

Each of these phrases is a flashpoint in one of the most heated debates of our lifetime: is it a force for good? - The Global Policy Institute

Gabor Steingart is a German journalist and author. From 2001 until the end of June 2007, he headed the main city office of the news magazine Der Spiegel in Berlin today, he is responsible for the mirror office in Washington.

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Steve Forbes - The Weak Dollar and the World Economy

2008-10-31T21:29:42Z

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Forbes Magazine Editor-In-Chief and two-time Republican Presidential candidate Steve Forbes argues that a strong, stable dollar is crucial for the U.S. economy, and examines how business innovation can encourage U.S. competitiveness in the global economy.

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Leading economic prognosticator, Steve Forbes says the upcoming presidential election is the most critical since 1980. At that time, Ronald Reagan defeated incumbent Jimmy Carter, ushering in dramatic new policies that would set the course of this country for the next quarter-century.

What course does Forbes believe the country should take to end the current credit crisis? Will he promote a flat tax, medical savings accounts and a new Social Security system as he did for his 1996 and 2000 presidential platforms?

Join us as we discuss what's next for the U.S. economy - The Commonwealth Club of California

Steve Forbes is President and Chief Executive Officer of Forbes and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes magazine.

Since Mr. Forbes assumed his position in 1990, the company has launched a variety of new publications and businesses. They include: Forbes FYI, the irreverent lifestyle supplement; Forbes Global, the magazine's international publication; and Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Brazilian, Russian, Arabic and Hebrew editions of the magazine. Forbes also publishes the Gilder Technology Report, as well as a number of investment newsletters.

In 1997 Forbes entered the new media arena with the launch of Forbes.com. The site now attracts over seven million unique visitors a month and has become the leading destination site for business decision-makers and investors.

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A-Rod Needs To Man Up

2008-10-28T09:29:28Z

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America, the Fading Economic Giant?

2008-12-01T22:23:11Z

As the corporations have outsourced our jobs and globalized their business interests, they have also weakened our position in the world community.

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John McCain: Town Hall Meeting 07/07/08

2008-10-27T15:31:08Z

John McCain
Town Hall Meeting
07/07/08

TRANSCRIPT:
JOHN MCCAIN: "All of us know what is happening to the economy. It is slowing. More than 400,000 people have lost their jobs since December, and the rate of new job creation has fallen sharply. Some economists have noted that companies seem to be on a "hiring strike." Americans are worried about the security of their current job, and they're worried that they, their kids and their neighbors may not find good jobs and new opportunities in the future. To make matters worse, gas is over $4 a gallon and the price of oil has almost doubled in the last year. The cost of everything from energy to food is rising."

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John McCain: Town Hall Meeting 07/09/08

2008-10-27T21:30:36Z

John McCain
Town Hall Meeting
Portsmouth, OH 07/09/08

TRANSCRIPT:
QUESTIONER: "[...] I'm the founder of a small, non-profit hospice in Wilmington, Ohio. [...] I'm sure you are aware that DHL is closing that airpark in Wilmington. We will lose 8,600 jobs. [starts to cry] Will you call for Senate hearings to investigate the DHL-UPS joint venture, which could be an antitrust issue? [...] We're just small people trying to live a life. And I want to be able to keep our nonprofits alive. Thank you."

JOHN MCCAIN: "I have been briefed, and I know about this situation. [...] This is a terrible blow. Um, if there's an anitrust implication that's associated with this, I certainly would seek a thorough investigation [...] We are in a period of transition to a global economy. That is of no consolation to anyone who is losing their job. [...] But we have to offer them an opportunity to get the education and re-training programs so they can re-enter the job market.

MCCAIN: "[...] I've got to look you in the eye and give you some straight talk; I don't know if I can stop it or not. Or if it will be stopped it. [...] In fact, some more straight talk: I doubt it. Ok? But I am for a thorough examination of this situation. [...]

MCCAIN: "In the meantime, there are manufacturing jobs that have been lost all over the state of Ohio, and it's been a terrible trauma and we have got to give people another opportunity. And you do that by going to the community colleges and saying: design education and training programs that are designed for the local job market and implement those programs. The private programs today do not work. They are total failures.

MCCAIN: "[...] But I also want to make a commitment [...] if someone has a high-paying job, particularly an older worker, and that worker has to take a low-paying job just to survive [...] that we would subsidize, with some of this job training money that's being wasted, that worker's salary [...] while they're undergoing their re-training and education programs.

MCCAIN: "[...] I believe in free trade; I believe that it's important to the economy."

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Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama Do Nothing to Fight Bush

2008-10-27T03:29:47Z

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Here Is The Reason Not To Support The Democrats

2008-10-27T03:29:47Z

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Down Goes Hillary Party - Suck it Terry McAuliffe!

2008-10-16T15:30:00Z

Unity my ass after all the crap Hillary has pulled during this campaign. Ok, give me a couple weeks and I'll have a little heart for her supporters, but tonight Hill and Ter can suck it. How dare you use Republican fear tactics to exploit the American people Hillary. You are not a role model to women/men and your speech was far from gracious and way overdue. Hopefully, you take a hard look at what you've become during this campaign, take a complete u-turn, and actually work hard in the Senate to improve the lives of the American people. It also might be good for you to use some of those "leadership" skills you claim to have to stop the war in Iraq and prevent future ones (Iran) from happening.

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The Dollar vs The Euro

2008-10-28T11:19:52Z

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Tom Campbell, Dean of UC-Berkeley's Haas School of Business, discusses the weakened U.S. Dollar's relationship to the E.U.'s Euro.

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The Annual Bank of America Walter E. Hoadley Economic Forecast with Tom Campbell.

As we enter 2008 with a volatile stock market and a real estate crisis, what's essential to know about the economy for the year ahead? Former member of Congress and Haas Business School Dean Campbell helps us navigate uncertain economic waters in the annual forecast - The Commonwealth Club of California

Tom Campbell is the thirteenth dean of the Haas School of Business, a position he has held since August 2002. He formerly held positions of US Congressman, California State Senator, Stanford University law professor, and, recently, California's Director of Finance.

In December 2004, Dean Campbell took a one-year leave of absence from the school after being appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to be director of the California Department of Finance. He returned as dean of the Haas School in November 2005.

Prior to joining the Haas School in 2002, Dean Campbell was a law professor at Stanford University Law School for 19 years, beginning in 1983. He was elected five times to represent the Silicon Valley area of California in the United States Congress. Among his legislative achievements were authorship of the 1998 Food Bank Relief Act and the 2000 Peace Corps Reauthorization Act.

Campbell also was elected as a California state senator in 1993. During a two-year term, he earned ratings by the Sacramento-based "California Journal" as the most ethical state senator, the best overall senator and the state Senate's best problem solver.

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Japanese Workers Are Weak-Sauce!!!

2008-10-19T15:31:11Z

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Democratic Debate - Stupid Questions Get Stupid Answers

2008-10-18T09:31:26Z

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Pelosi and Reid Are Pathetic

2008-10-21T09:31:23Z

The Democrats Caved In to the Bush Administration again and got nothing in return. Watch the entire show at www.theyoungturks.com

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Outfoxed: Fox News stacks the deck against Democrats

2008-10-20T09:31:04Z

www.outfoxed.org Fox News uses weak Democrats for interviews to fake 'balance.' As seen in Outfoxed.

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