[Allison]

That's some mighty ugly business there. This is one of these times I am thankful to be covered by a labor agreeement. This is worth fighting for, people.

[polarbear-]

[Amos Gunn]

But can you own a gun in England? I might want to shoot some Sasquatch for dinner.

[Backpacker Joe]

Look, there is a reason we are the most industrious nation that world has ever seen! There is a reason we are responsible for more leading innovation. Why we have the best most advanced medical system on the planet. Why we lead almost every industry in advancement and achievement. Because we work very hard! Because as a capitalist country we as individuals can realize the benefits of our HARD work! Am I saying that the U.S. is perfect, no I am not. What I am saying is that you cannot denie that we are the richest, most productive, most advanced nation on this planet. Hard work, industriousness, intense competition are the reasons for it. I see very little wrong with that. Just my opinion. Dont jump my sh** about it! TB

[Smokey]

I remember watching the PBS show "Affluenza" five or so years ago. The serfs in midevil times had more holidays than we do. And in the 70's the futurists predicted we'd be working 17 hour work weeks by now thanks to computers. Back in my younger days I used to quit jobs on a regular basis and go out and have extended fun. Am I glad I did that while I could. There are plenty of people digging their debt hole deeper to more than make up for slackers like me. Remember, when you're on your death bed, will your dying words be, "I wish I'd worked more." The Bush steamroller rolls on. My dog and I had Teneriffe all to ourselves today. Yahoo.

[marzsit]

[polarbear-]

[Backpacker Joe]

I can understand you points. I work a lot of hours, but I get a lot of time off too. The last 12 years I have spent years worth of time in western europe! It's a nice place to visit, but God help us if we end up like them! You can have their vacation principals, the rest is LESS than great! TB

[Malachai Constant]

In my opinion we have made a cultural decision to have more money than Europeans or Australians who have chose to have more lesiure time. It is a matter of values there they go on strike for vacations we strike for money. I tend toward the european ideal beacause I am sure I will never say on my deathbead that I wished I made more dough but I certainly would regret not taking some of the hikes I have.

[marzsit]

[Backpacker Joe]

Inflation has been a recorded low and constant for the past 22 years! Inflation is NOT an issue in our economy! Talk to Brazil about inflation. Infact, many people belive that DEflation is more of a concern now. TB

[Stefan]

My cousins in Germany are guaranteed a minimum of 5 weeks of vacation a year--that does not include national holidays. They can work up to 10 weeks of vacation. More people in the U.S. as a percentage own their homes as compared to Germany. One reason is becuase they have less space to build houses. Other reason is becuase they work less--becuase they are on vacation so much, so they make less money. Trade offs.

[kiliki]

I don't think there has to be a choice between more vacation time and being a less productive nation. More time off could mean more productive use of the hours you do spend working. I'm sure we have all had a job in which we felt overworked and resentful and therefore did not make the type of effort we would have if we felt valued and had a sufficient amount of time off.

[polarbear]

If you aren't getting vacation, maybe you have a McJob. WTA lists this job on their website. I wonder if it has been filled. Imagine that, a job that is also a vacation!