[mdlug-discuss] Ethanol vs gasoline economy [Was: [mdlug] Automotive technical info ...]

Wolfger wolfger at gmail.com
Wed May 30 07:46:35 EDT 2007


On 5/29/07, Robert Adkins <radkins at impelind.com> wrote:

> Wars are great the economy of a
> nation involved in one, especially if they are winning the war, due to
> greater numbers and better manufacturing capability.

<sarcasm>Oh, yeah... This ongoing war in Iraq is just sending our
economy through the roof!</sarcasm> And just look at the great job
market in Iraq! That is, if you don't mind risking your life.

>     Unless you want to ignore the historical realities of World War II...

I guess you want to ignore the not-so-historical realities of the Iraq War.
Nobody says it better than the standard stock market disclaimer:
"Past performance is not a guarantee of future results."
Just because WWII was good for the economy, doesn't mean every war will be.

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