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Old 05-08-2009, 11:47 AM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru View Post
This is a good question, and a valid concern. The numbering system you have here is a bit arbitrary, however. I don't think Obama is anywhere near a 7. China would be closer to 7 than Obama. Obama, in all likelihood, could be anywhere down to a 4 or 3.
Using a logarithmic or geometric scale? Just kidding That a fair answer, given the question.

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The easy way to protect US companies from cheap overseas labor & products is a tariff.
What about protecting the consumer?
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