Close it. This is like talking to a parrot. And most other members who could contribute are already scared away...

Market forces would make it very difficult for you to place any meaningful tarriffs on imports

No, market forces wouldn’t prevent us from instituting tariffs and customs, because they would know that Germany would profit this way.

Originally posted by DontTreadOnMe
Unless someone offers a compelling reason for this thread to remain open, it will shortly be closed.

It seems to have drifted off topic and gone down a path of bickering.

Close it. Stumason and Lonestar24 ignore every fact and proof. Thus, there is no point for keeping discussing.

[edit on 28-8-2005 by AtheiX]

Actually you were the one that got a mod warning here...

Originally posted by Lonestar24
Actually you were the one that got a mod warning here...

For calling stumason ignorant as first, because on ATS, honesty, while appreciated, cannot offend other members, no matter what.

Now, since the matter is cleared up, I think that this thread should be closed.

[edit on 28-8-2005 by AtheiX]