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04-17-2008, 08:05 AM #1
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Ameros?
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04-17-2008, 10:24 AM #2
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Canada. This is kicked around in the news from time to time. I doubt it will happen in the foreseeable future. The amero certainly doesn't have much public support here, at least. Especially with statements like this regarding the Canadian economy:
Originally Posted by Tweet
"For a "middle power" whose economy is weak and exchange rate declining steadily, such a maneuver may be in the best interest."
The author of that gem obviously hasn't been paying attention to things economic lately.All vintage, all the time.
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04-17-2008, 11:11 AM #3
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I've heard this kicked around on some of those imbecilic right wing AM radio talk shows. (Gotta listen to something to stay awake on the ride home after a graveyard shift.
) I think it's just something to get people riled up.
Here's what Snopes has to say: http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/amero.asp
Bottom line: It's an urban myth.
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04-17-2008, 01:38 PM #4
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Personally, with the way the dollar is going I'm hoarding Monopoly money.
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04-17-2008, 06:06 PM #5
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I'm hoarding bicycles.
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