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To: IbJensen
The problem is the positive feedback loop in the regional economy. The highly stable (and growing) federal workforce artificially props up property values, requiring higher salaries in both the private and public sectors to lure labor to the area. And on it goes...

Given today's communication technology, I wonder what would happen if we distributed the bureaucracy across the entire U.S. rather than have it concentrated right here. Obviously, I would rather see it carved up and dismantled, but breaking up the culture might be a good start.

7 posted on 12/21/2010 6:52:02 AM PST by Mr. Bird
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To: Mr. Bird

Agree

This region, in particular Fairfax and Loudon will be in a world of trouble when the federal government starts to get slashed, as is needed

In order for a family of 4 to survive within 15 miles of the beltway, you need 85k minimum


10 posted on 12/21/2010 7:40:37 AM PST by MadIsh32 (In order to be pro-market, sometimes you must be anti-big business)
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