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Please, leave GC alone. GC is a charming man. GC may take your woman for a ride.
Geeezus, the only time I came to read this blog after a long hiatus is this puke.
Some european states are good, although I've found that many western Europeans want to marry and come to America. Be careful. Use caution.
Tell me something about monasteries. I'm planning my exit.
monkframe
2008 Jun 15, 2:47pm
"Homes are comparatively affordable in this country
Most people are not condemned to public transportation here
Tax rate is relatively low for moderate-income families on this side of the pond"
I think Peter P. is putting us on.
A blog on which home ownership is derided as being unaffordable at this time?
Condemned to public transport when gasoline is killing the economy and many people's budgets?
Come on now, 'fess up, it's a put-on, right?
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Coming back from Europe, I have realized that America still has hope. In fact, I believe we will be in good shape if we tread carefully. We are actually quite fortunate:
Homes in Paris and London are still hopelessly expensive for most families. Even with high prices, many homes lack basic necessities such as air-conditioning or multiple bathrooms.
Why would someone choose to be stranded with rowdy youths or drunkards every day in subway trains?
Most European countries think that social engineering is the answer to all problems. I think they are absolutely wrong, unless they think frequent strikes are part of the productivity miracle. With sky-high tax rates, are than reasons (other than escalation of commitment) why productive people still want to stay there?
(Of course, there are exceptions. For example, Switzerland is still clean, efficient, and beautiful. Incidentally, it has some of the best tax policies in Europe.)
Anyway, it is nice to know that we will do fine.
- Peter P