Foolishly, many think elected officials control the economy. The reality
is the disposable government budget is not large enough to make much of
a difference. Politicians who promise they can reverse the trend are
liars. plain and simple. Its the economy stupid. The real problem is the
recklessness in the 90s by investors pouring money into companies that
have no chance of success and the appetite for companies to send jobs to
all corners of the earth to people who work for almost free. It makes it
hard for US companies to compete. You can't compete with someone who
works for less than a tenth of the price. Workers can no longer bring
home the bacon.

Rather than vote for politicians who sell empty promises,

1. Buy American. Even though it will most likely cost more.
2. Buy American.
3. Buy American.

looie wrote:

On 14 Apr 2004 08:45:44 -0700, (jeffh129) wrote:


"Gordon Niessen" wrote in message ...

jeffh129 wrote:


I agree, Wilderness Systems makes great yaks. However they are
experiencing very bad financial problems at the moment. There is a
possibility they won't be around a year from now.




Maybe if people can keep focusing on their quality and not on their
financial situation, then they can survive. Luxury business are being
hurt by the recession. But you can buy a lot of Kayaks for the same
price as a power boat or wave runner. And it is a great way to get
away from the troubles of everyday life.

Well, facts are facts. They are on their third CEO in three years. The
laid off a ton of people, and the remaining folks took 20% wage cuts.
I'm very familiar with company's going bankrupt and this fits the
pattern, perfectly.

Still, I am considering buying a Pungo 120.

The outlook for the entire recreation industry doesn't look good. The
economy sucks. Jobs are "on the rise," if you want to work at
McDonalds. For a lot of people, paying the rent and putting food on
the table will be taking priority in the near future. Not buying boats
or kayaks.


Of course, the voters brought this upon themselves. Will they ever
wake up?