Classe move to China

It's a global economy now and will become more so as time goes on. Its the natural progression of things. Other than complain, not much choice but to get used to it and adapt. Change is hard.
01-04-12: Mapman

Sad but true.... Europe is already in a recession and how deep it will be is any one's guess.

And because of the great Global Economy the USA will fall back into a recession. Deeper than the one we supposedly are climbing out of? Who knows for sure.....

One thing for sure a world wide depression will speed up Globalization Equalization. Instead of a slow sustained pain, the pain will be quicker..... Maybe only a decade or so.
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Germany?
Lot of talk here about Germany and the standard of living of her people.

Germany has strong labor unions.

How can that be? How do they compete in this global economy?

From what I have read the German's have a VAT tax on imported goods that enter the country from the likes of the US and China.
Import Tariffs? Ya, sounds like they got them too....
>http://export.gov/germany/MarketResearchonGermany/CountryCommercialGuide/TradeRegulationsandStandards/index.asp

"How can that be? How do they compete in this global economy?"

They are GERMANS first last and always. They work together. And work and workers are respected in Germany. That's how.

It would be great to hear some facts regarding these 10 nuclear accidents that the US has had. Where and when? The radioactive liquid and gases at TMI were within the containment building. I'm not sure if you understand the way that building works, but it did it's job. As I said, facts would be great.

Magfan,

Imagine, that restaurant you own poisoned and killed many people. There are many lawsuits against you, but you announced bankruptcy, judge waived off any legal action against you (while restaurant still operates) and next day you register the same restaurant as a new business with the same name and owner. Impossible? GM did just that. Why would you even attempt manufacturing safe cars when you know that at the end nothing is going to happen to you.

In 1975 Toyota made safety standard for the rest of the world with Corolla - a car that can hit wall at 40mph without any injury to driver. At the same time similar exercise with Chevy Chevette virtually guaranteed dead of the driver.

Japanese did not put Coke bottles or nuts for a joke - they believed in what they were doing and it shows today.

We cannot even comprehend dedication to work they have. Manager of water supply in Tokyo committed suicide after being unable to provide water to residents.

You got a point Pubul57. I know there are tech manufacturers in China who can produce high quality electronic components. Out of country companies need frequent contact with them to insure standards are maintained.