Swiss Topple US As Most Competitive Economy

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First Posted: 09- 8-09 10:23 AM   |   Updated: 11- 8-09 05:12 AM

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GENEVA (Reuters) �" Switzerland knocked the United States off the position as the world's most competitive economy as the crash of the U.S. banking system left it more exposed to some long-standing weaknesses, a report said on Tuesday.

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GENEVA (Reuters) �" Switzerland knocked the United States off the position as the world's most competitive economy as the crash of the U.S. banking system left it more exposed to some long-standing ...
GENEVA (Reuters) �" Switzerland knocked the United States off the position as the world's most competitive economy as the crash of the U.S. banking system left it more exposed to some long-standing ...
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- arvay I'm a Fan of arvay 140 fans permalink
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From the group's Website: The World Economic Forum is an independent, international organization incorporated as a Swiss not-for-profit foundation.

Bingo.

The concept that the parasitic, hide-your-taxes Swiss system is the world's most "competitive" should be laughed off the page.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:48 AM on 09/09/2009
- NewYorkStateofMind I'm a Fan of NewYorkStateofMind 46 fans permalink

If I was able to set up a secretive banking system where all types of elements good and bad were able to hide billions of dollars, I would be able to become a competitive economy too

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:56 PM on 09/08/2009
- sonoffestus I'm a Fan of sonoffestus 46 fans permalink

So much for the greatest title...........LOL!

We could use "we try harder", if it wasn't already being used by a car rental company.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:45 PM on 09/08/2009
- FoonTheElder I'm a Fan of FoonTheElder 51 fans permalink
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When you've grown your economy on being the preferred banker for the world's crooks and money launderers, it is no wonder they are doing well.

It is the equivalent of the United States intentionally becoming the biggest grower of illegal drugs and selling them all over the world.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:34 PM on 09/08/2009
- Cryostatic I'm a Fan of Cryostatic 24 fans permalink

Isn't this somewhat akin to saying "The Phillies destroyed their competition in the last World Series, after the opposing team's players strangely decided to shoot themselves in the feet"?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:57 PM on 09/08/2009
- sense11 I'm a Fan of sense11 32 fans permalink
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And their chocolate is awesome too.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:48 PM on 09/08/2009
- dynwit I'm a Fan of dynwit 123 fans permalink

...and in other news, Republicans interpret this news as evidence that Switzerland is a "socialist/fascist/Communist sinkhole of sh*t."

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:27 PM on 09/08/2009
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