On Sun, 24 Nov 2002 loedman1_at_juno.com wrote:
> Careful now, a quick visit to the Canadian Government website shows the
> following,
> (1) 7.6% unemployment
Comparable with California.
> (2) 3.2% inflation
I don't know who's running the numbers but I've seen my cost of living
steadily rise in the past few years.
> (3) Average family income of 38,000 after taxes
Ask any formerly employed tech worker what they're making now.
> (4) Exchange rate of 1.56690 to one, in our favor
Exchange rate of about 1.5 to one in the UK's favor. So what?
> (5) Average retirement pension that is less than 10% of what mine will
> be,
Ask any Enron employee what their pension is worth now.
> and of course that wonderful socialized health care.
At least they HAVE health care. I'd be happy with at least one checkup a
year that doesn't cost me issue #1 of Byte on eBay.
> Doesn't seem that you are in any position to criticize George W or our
> Government until yours gets its act together.
Shit stinks no matter where your borders lay.
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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