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I congratulate Merkely on showing up and I am disappointed that Sen. Smith decided not to.

In listening to Mr. Merkely though, I am very chagrined to hear him not seemingly say anything outside of his own 'talking points', I find him somewhat evasive, not willing ot speak about specifics and staying closely to his talking points over the questions asked.

I do not know much about his political career but this interview is not painting him very positive, except for his willingness to appear.

I am not a Republican, and though I generally lean Democratic, I can now say I am more undecided than when he appeared on this show.

Charles Erickson

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Well, one aspect may be taken away from the "American" control, the European nations are ticked that a financial model driven by specualtion has brought the global economy down and are stating that not only do the markets need to be re-created but it will need to be more transparent and will have different values. Though Washington was opposed to what the G7 was suggesting, it looks as if it will involve itself, so not to be left out.

As for your last sentence suggestion...perhaps just asking why the Scandanavian countries are not only wealthy but the majority of their citizens are happy with how their government, even with some of the highest personal taxes just might be in order.

You betchya!

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I continue hear about middle class or small business owners and I appreciate that but what of those who have fallen from middle class, are now 'working poor'? I work, I have had wage freezes, I am making less than 1/2 that I did. Education for the young is great but the opportunity to go back to school or to even save for retirement again in my early forties is low. I feel that neither party is addressing this important constiuentcy of those of us who have found ourselves fallen through the cracks. Even thinking I might retire or own my own house again feels very remote.

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