Seriously, if you're befuddled by contrary information you have to acknowledge that one or more of your sources are lying to you. The report you posted was rife with point something percentages in fields where other countries had real gains. One also has to look at how each succeeding administration rewrites the very means of measurement to suit their purposes. My investment statements have adopted these government tactics so thoroughly that I have to read the damned things three or four times to discern if they've taken a loss. Add the fanatical Free Trade religion to the mix and you'll see we're in a whole heap of trouble.
Just my opinion, of course. That and 75 cents might get you a cup of coffee. Fare well and trust your gut.
Because of your "matter of fact-like" comments in the other thread. I am, in all seriousness, trying to point things out to you that you may find useful that will either change your mind or give you an extra insight on which to evaluate Lou Dobbs when you decide to watch him on CNN...apparently you want no part of the "other side's" argument.
Fare well and trust your gut.
I only "trust my gut" these days because I am properly educated in this subject. The empirical evidence is favorable to my position. You may say farewell to me but if I see you around and you repeat things that I don't agree with - things that you admittedly have no credentials in, I'll "be there" to bug you about it.