Sinking currency, sinking country

The euro, worth 83 cents in the early George W. Bush years, is at $1.45.

The British pound is back up over $2, the highest level since the Carter era. The Canadian dollar, which used to be worth 65 cents, is worth more than the U.S. dollar for the first time in half a century.

Oil is over $90 a barrel. Gold, down to $260 an ounce not so long ago, has hit $800.

Have gold, silver, oil, the euro, the pound and the Canadian dollar all suddenly soared in value in just a few years?

Nope. The dollar has plummeted in value, more so in Bush's term than during any comparable period of U.S. history. Indeed, Bush is presiding over a worldwide abandonment of the American dollar.

On November 04 2007 23:46 lugggy wrote:
I know it's only a blog post, but come on, could you at least quote the part you found most convincing, important, etc.?


It goes on to explain why. Time to sell our gold folks! Buy low sell high.

edit: I see the author of the article you linked is Pat Buchanan. This might change the context for some

On November 05 2007 00:15 NonY[rC] wrote:
Horrible post. Nobody cares that you're crying over the declining value of U.S. currency. Either say something about it or don't seek attention.

On November 05 2007 00:15 NonY[rC] wrote:
Horrible post. Nobody cares that you're crying over the declining value of U.S. currency. Either say something about it or don't seek attention.

On November 05 2007 00:33 Thegreatbeyond wrote:

I'm not trying to seek attention, I'm sure some people do care. If you don't like what I posted then don't bother saying anything or just GTFO.

On November 05 2007 00:50 Scorpion wrote:


Bleed your pussy somewhere else.

On November 04 2007 23:46 lugggy wrote:
I know it's only a blog post, but come on, could you at least quote the part you found most convincing, important, etc.?


It goes on to explain why. Time to sell our gold folks! Buy low sell high.

edit: I see the author of the article you linked is Pat Buchanan. This might change the context for some

On November 05 2007 02:03 NonY[rC] wrote:

The fact that you don't even try to defend the position I'm attacking is rather telling about its (lack of) defensibility. And what the fuck is that phrase anyway? If you're trying to be the next Shakespeare, it's not working. The only match google mustered was this and it's gramatically different so it doesn't count. Nonetheless, I'm starting to get a feel for the kind of person that uses 'blood' and 'pussy' in the same sentence.

On November 05 2007 02:35 Bill307 wrote:
Well, this is what you get for living in a country with enough stupidity and apathy to elect Bush... twice. Maybe if 70% of your population would try voting, they wouldn't be in this situation right now.

In any case, I think it is only fair justice that the biggest bully in the world is slowly and unavoidably falling to its knees.

On November 06 2007 12:43 azndng wrote:


lets not put a country vs country debate. US voted bush for a 2nd term because the democrats didn't have a strong leader. so bush was sadly to say, the better choice.

and the whole history of USA being the "bully" of the world was because of post wwii and europe...its not America's fault america was vaulted into that position.

On November 05 2007 03:08 Scorpion wrote:


Holy crap. So much effort for a post I wrote half asleep. Awesome!!`~

What I meant by that post was to take your bitchy attitude and gtfo. You can go bleed all over the 'general' forum.