LOL! We have better money printing presses than anyone. The Germans could do better, but apparently they remember Weimar and have backed away from the edge, thinking their is some virtue in sound money, which used to be a conservative principle, but certainly not one much followed by the subscribers to this forum.
As for manufacture, we long ago lost it. Their are few companies that combine design and quality production anymore. Apple is one, but they don't manufacture in the US.
> LOL! We have better money printing presses than anyone. The Germans could do better, but apparently they remember Weimar and have backed away from the edge, thinking their is some virtue in sound money, which used to be a conservative principle, but certainly not one much followed by the subscribers to this forum.
I believe you are referring to the government. That has nothing at all in common with financial services, which are delivered by private entities.
Regarding US manufacturing:
1. Change in manufacturing output: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/prod4.t01.htm
2. Top 12 manufacturing countries: http://investing.curiouscatblog.net/2008/09/23/top-manufacturing-countries-in-2007/
While you may chose to believe any thing you like, actual statistics do not support your view.