Thats funny as europe has freer democratic governments then our own with higher standards of living for it's citizens in a lot of cases. Maybe europe on mars you mean?
What planet are you on? Must be the elusive planet Fox I keep hearing about in the giant gascloud of the limbaugh solar system.
Europeans define their standard of living by a different set of values. When I lived in Germany, a one family home was substantially smaller and more humble then what you will find in the United States. Similarly, many Europeans utilize public transportation and make use of one family car, as the cost of operating a motor vehicle in Europe is substantially higher then it is here. Europeans are also far less vulnerable to the trappings of commercialism and credit card debt.
European households enjoy a higher standard of living because they are more fiscally responsible.
First time in 14 years? Hell, that's a damn long run to go on.
Exactly. The economy goes through a cyclical pattern, and our economy is currently adjusting to the effects of globalization. Economic isolation will only further depreciate the value of our currency, as has our policy of selling off our debt as a quick answer to balancing the budget.
At the rate we are going, the government will either have to raise taxes or cut back on its spending, more likely a combination of both.
Unfortunately, the special interests from both sides of the political spectrum have such a strangehold on our government, that neither is a viable option for politicians who are more concerned about their political career then the people they supposedly serve.
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