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2005-07-06 Home Front: Economy

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Posted by Steve White 2005-07-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I recommend a 'war import tax' on everything, so as not to be identified as picking on any one product or country. Tax waiverable for those actively participating in the WOT [re: Australia, UK, Poland, etc.]

Posted by Clith Shaising5479 2005-07-06 00:11|| 2005-07-06 00:11|| Front Page Top

#2 Even after the stupid subsidies end, US cotton will be 1000% better than the crap that is grown in the rest of the world and will be in high demand for quality cotton wear. I sure as heck will not miss the month of spraying to knock the leaves off every year.

Posted by Sock Puppet 0â Doom 2005-07-06 01:10|| 2005-07-06 01:10|| Front Page Top

#3 Not long after God created earth, King Cotton ruled supreme. In Caliphornia Cotton growers benifited mightly from their government subjects. The loyal subjects doled out subsidies to their rulers as needed.. water give aways, no interest loans, tax credits etc...The Cotton growers have always had deep pockets full of cash, not surprisingly you can still find their state & fed friends burrowed waydown deep, busily rooting.

Posted by Red Dog 2005-07-06 01:51|| 2005-07-06 01:51|| Front Page Top

#4 ...and don't be surprised if they find a work around!

Posted by Red Dog 2005-07-06 01:53|| 2005-07-06 01:53|| Front Page Top

#5 Ending subsidies is a good thing - let the market rule! Now how about the EU ending sugar subsidies? And the Frogs ending farm subsidies in general? *chirp, chirp*
BTW - this is one way to help Africa; lots of cotton grown in the sub-saharan region.

Posted by Spot">Spot 2005-07-06 08:44|| 2005-07-06 08:44|| Front Page Top

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