Economic Report: U.S. Economy No Longer The Most Competitive In The World

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.laborradio.org/node/4281

Economic Report: U.S. Economy No Longer The Most Competitive In The World -

Economic Report:

By Jesse Russell

The United States is no longer the most competitive economy in the world. In fact, it has slipped from first, all the way to sixth. According to the World Economic Forum's annual survey, Switzerland has taken the top spot, with Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Singapore all surpassing the United States. The reason cited by the organization was the ever increasing budget and trade deficits as well as a increasing weakness in education, healthcare, and the effectiveness of leadership.

[Deja Q]

1. It'd be simple enough to fix.

If they cared.

They make the policies.

[AX10]

2. NO Shit!

[MadMaddie]

3. The Repugs don't care about America's standing....

they only care about Gay Marriage!!

[ConcernedCanuk]

4. Just stop all the invasions of sovereign countries - that'd help!

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Close to 2 billion dollars a week WASTED on counter-productive/unprovoked wars

That doesn't count the aftermath of distressed soldiers coming home with diseases and attitudes that are detrimental to the US society . . .

And of course all the disrespect and hatred the US is gaining around the globe as a result of its imperialistic/militaristic performances.

Y'all voters down there gotta get MAD, REALLY MAD.

cuz your country is in serious decline, and the vultures are hovering -

and there ain't enough eagles left in your deteriorating environment to keep them vultures from devouring their prey . . . .

(sigh)

[Anakin Skywalker]

5. Hey, Who Won American Idol?

That's THE question, OK?

[populistdriven]

6. nice but why not link the actual source?

http://www.weforum.org/en/fp/gcr_2006-07_highlights/index.htm