Germany, and much of the Euro Area laugh at the USA's growth

[Glorious Homeland]

The Economist
http://economist.com/blogs/freeexchange/2010/08/europes_economies?fsrc=scn/fb/wl/bl/turbocharged
BBC News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-10962017
Well, they may as well given recent figures. Except Portugal, Spain and especially Greece...

What's that America? A group of countries with large spending on universal healthcare and welfare policies are growing much faster economically post-recession than you? *dances*

[The Bleeding Roses]

They can grow at that rate for decades and not match the US economically...

[Wamitoria]

They can grow at that rate for decades and not match the US economically...

True, but wouldn't you like to be out of a recession?

[The Bleeding Roses]

They can grow at that rate for decades and not match the US economically...

True, but wouldn't you like to be out of a recession?

Eh, the recession has its perks.

[Wamitoria]

They can grow at that rate for decades and not match the US economically...

True, but wouldn't you like to be out of a recession?

Eh, the recession has its perks.

Like what? Making the Repubs more unpopular?

[The Bleeding Roses]

They can grow at that rate for decades and not match the US economically...

True, but wouldn't you like to be out of a recession?

Eh, the recession has its perks.

Like what? Making the Repubs more unpopular?

The numbers indicate otherwise...

But it has its benefits when buying real estate or hiring individuals...

[Conserative Morality]

What's that America? A group of countries with large spending on universal healthcare and welfare policies are growing much faster economically post-recession than you? *dances*

What's that Europe? A group of supposedly 'progressive' countries experiencing massive xenophobia to the point of considering oppression of minorities?

[The Corparation]

What's that America? A group of countries with large spending on universal healthcare and welfare policies are growing much faster economically post-recession than you? *dances*

What's that Europe? A group of supposedly 'progressive' countries experiencing massive xenophobia to the point of considering oppression of minorities?

America has high levels of xenophobia too.

[Wamitoria]

They can grow at that rate for decades and not match the US economically...

True, but wouldn't you like to be out of a recession?

Eh, the recession has its perks.

Like what? Making the Repubs more unpopular?

The numbers indicate otherwise...

But it has its benefits when buying real estate or hiring individuals...

Well, this isn't the place to argue the first statement.

But, seriously, how can you want the recession to continue? You can't sell real estate for shit and you can barely find decent jobs anywhere.

[Conserative Morality]

America has high levels of xenophobia too.

I seem to remember still allowing a certain religious minority to practice the traditions of their faith in public.

[Wamitoria]

What's that America? A group of countries with large spending on universal healthcare and welfare policies are growing much faster economically post-recession than you? *dances*

What's that Europe? A group of supposedly 'progressive' countries experiencing massive xenophobia to the point of considering oppression of minorities?

America has high levels of xenophobia too.

Arizona has been remedied.

[The Bleeding Roses]

They can grow at that rate for decades and not match the US economically...

True, but wouldn't you like to be out of a recession?

Eh, the recession has its perks.

Like what? Making the Repubs more unpopular?

The numbers indicate otherwise...

But it has its benefits when buying real estate or hiring individuals...

Well, this isn't the place to argue the first statement.

But, seriously, how can you want the recession to continue? You can't sell real estate for shit and you can barely find decent jobs anywhere.

Who said anything about selling? It's a buyers market now.

[The Corparation]

What's that America? A group of countries with large spending on universal healthcare and welfare policies are growing much faster economically post-recession than you? *dances*

What's that Europe? A group of supposedly 'progressive' countries experiencing massive xenophobia to the point of considering oppression of minorities?

America has high levels of xenophobia too.

Arizona has been remedied.

No it hasn't.

[Glorious Homeland]

They can grow at that rate for decades and not match the US economically...

The EU already is a greater economic force than the USA.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)

IMF GDP estimates 2009
EU: 16.4trl USD
USA: 14.2trl USD

Given the enlargement of the EU into eastern Europe, strong growth can be expected in future years as well, and the growth we're seeing here is being led by Germany too. So, basically you're talking shit

[Wamitoria]

What's that America? A group of countries with large spending on universal healthcare and welfare policies are growing much faster economically post-recession than you? *dances*

What's that Europe? A group of supposedly 'progressive' countries experiencing massive xenophobia to the point of considering oppression of minorities?

America has high levels of xenophobia too.

Arizona has been remedied.

No it hasn't.

Then, it will be soon.

[Arthropoda Ingens]

What's that America? A group of countries with large spending on universal healthcare and welfare policies are growing much faster economically post-recession than you? *dances*

What's that Europe? A group of supposedly 'progressive' countries experiencing massive xenophobia to the point of considering oppression of minorities?

There's only a minority that gives a shit about Europe's supposed 'Progressiveness', and a large part of said minority just so happens to consist of left-ish Americans.

A good European majority will happily cheer you on if you mock said American left-ish folks for their delusional rose-tinted view of Europe.

[The Bleeding Roses]

They can grow at that rate for decades and not match the US economically...

The EU already is a greater economic force than the USA.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)

IMF GDP estimates 2009
EU: 16.4trl USD
USA: 14.2trl USD

Given the enlargement of the EU into eastern Europe, strong growth can be expected in future years as well, and the growth we're seeing here is being led by Germany too. So, basically you're talking shit

1 country versus 44747747474 countries...
Ill take my chances.

[Conserative Morality]

No it hasn't.

Suspended for now, hasn't it been?

[The Corparation]

What's that America? A group of countries with large spending on universal healthcare and welfare policies are growing much faster economically post-recession than you? *dances*

What's that Europe? A group of supposedly 'progressive' countries experiencing massive xenophobia to the point of considering oppression of minorities?

America has high levels of xenophobia too.

Arizona has been remedied.

No it hasn't.

Then, it will be soon.

Probably not. Reasons: Arizona law, Protests against the Mosque/community center near ground-zero, that one pastor holding a burn the Quran event.

[Glorious Homeland]

What's that America? A group of countries with large spending on universal healthcare and welfare policies are growing much faster economically post-recession than you? *dances*

What's that Europe? A group of supposedly 'progressive' countries experiencing massive xenophobia to the point of considering oppression of minorities?

There's only a minority that gives a shit about Europe's supposed 'Progressiveness', and a large part of said minority just so happens to consist of left-ish Americans.

A good European majority will happily cheer you on if you mock said American left-ish folks for their delusional rose-tinted view of Europe.

Oh, I don't know; we can apparently manage large welfare systems that empower the poor, reduce income inequality, raise opportunity, and yet also grow faster post-recession AND have a bigger GDP than the USA? How is that rose-tinted?
Unless you're measuring American success in terms of negative growth and income inequality? That must be it.

[Conserative Morality]

The EU already is a greater economic force than the USA.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)

IMF GDP estimates 2009
EU: 16.4trl USD
USA: 14.2trl USD

Given the enlargement of the EU into eastern Europe, strong growth can be expected in future years as well, and the growth we're seeing here is being led by Germany too. So, basically you're talking shit

The EU is hardly a united force. You can't compare a loose collection of States and the USA.

[Wamitoria]

What's that America? A group of countries with large spending on universal healthcare and welfare policies are growing much faster economically post-recession than you? *dances*

What's that Europe? A group of supposedly 'progressive' countries experiencing massive xenophobia to the point of considering oppression of minorities?

America has high levels of xenophobia too.

Arizona has been remedied.

No it hasn't.

Then, it will be soon.

Probably not. Reasons: Arizona law, Protests against the Mosque/community center near ground-zero, that one pastor holding a burn the Quran event.

No, seriously, it'll be handled. The mosque protesters and Koran burners are a minority.

[Arthropoda Ingens]

What's that America? A group of countries with large spending on universal healthcare and welfare policies are growing much faster economically post-recession than you? *dances*

What's that Europe? A group of supposedly 'progressive' countries experiencing massive xenophobia to the point of considering oppression of minorities?

There's only a minority that gives a shit about Europe's supposed 'Progressiveness', and a large part of said minority just so happens to consist of left-ish Americans.

A good European majority will happily cheer you on if you mock said American left-ish folks for their delusional rose-tinted view of Europe.

Oh, I don't know; we can apparently manage large welfare systems that empower the poor, reduce income inequality, raise opportunity, and yet also grow faster post-recession AND have a bigger GDP than the USA? How is that rose-tinted?
Unless you're measuring American success in terms of negative growth and income inequality? That must be it.

Are you illiterate or something?

[Conserative Morality]

Probably not. Reasons: Arizona law, Protests against the Mosque/community center near ground-zero, that one pastor holding a burn the Quran event.

Protests /=/ Making laws

[Wamitoria]

Are you illiterate or something?

He sure is. We have a lot of illiterate people typing up comments on NS forums.