Germany's Economy

[finnbow]

My son, who has lived in Germany since September, sent me this thoughtful piece from the Guardian about the rebound in the German economy. They are where they are, in part, because they build stuff people want instead of focusing their efforts in the casino of the financial sector (as we, Iceland, Greece, Spain, Ireland, the UK, and Portugal did). Also, their government did some very smart things in the downturn (unlike ours, unfortunately).

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011...m-making-stuff

Well, our free lunch went poof, while they're building cars and machine tools for the world at a dizzying pace.

BTW, my son has been very impressed with the intelligence, common sense and well-distributed prosperity over there (notwithstanding his remarks about the robotic nature of some Germans). He reports that the beer and Frauleins are first rate though.

[bhunter]

Originally Posted by finnbow

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011...m-making-stuff

Well, our free lunch went poof, while they're building cars and machine tools for the world at a dizzying pace.

BTW, my son has been very impressed with the intelligence, common sense and well-distributed prosperity over there (notwithstanding his remarks about the robotic nature of some Germans). He reports that the beer and Frauleins are first rate though.

I think German's manufacture the best products: Whia tools to Mercedes automobiles. Their vehicles made here just do not seem to have the same quality of fit and finish as those made in Germany. I attribute it to being culturally aware of craftsmanship.

[djv8ga]

Originally Posted by bhunter

I think German's manufacture the best products: Whia tools to Mercedes automobiles. Their vehicles made here just do not seem to have the same quality of fit and finish as those made in Germany. I attribute it to being culturally aware of craftsmanship.

I couldn't agree more! They make awesome firearms too. I'm not real keen on their food although I LOVE Sour Kraute. I will eat that stuff till I'm sick.

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by bhunter

I think German's manufacture the best products: Whia tools to Mercedes automobiles. Their vehicles made here just do not seem to have the same quality of fit and finish as those made in Germany. I attribute it to being culturally aware of craftsmanship.

I've done a lot of work with German (and Austrian) industrial machinery. Krones, Engelpresse, Bosch and a few others. The electronics can be a little bit squirrely, but the mechanicals, engineering and machine work are always first rate. Way ahead of anything American or Japanese made.

(I also tend to like German made stereo gear. ClearAudio, Thorens, Dual....).

Dave

[djv8ga]

I have a German made RWS Magnum 350 pellet (.22 cal) gun. This thing is so much fun because of the quality as well as the power. Cocking it will wear your butt out though.

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

I've done a lot of work with German (and Austrian) industrial machinery. Krones, Engelpresse, Bosch and a few others. The electronics can be a little bit squirrely, but the mechanicals, engineering and machine work are always first rate. Way ahead of anything American or Japanese made.

True dat about the electronics. Their mechanical engineering prowess is second to none. Electrical? Not so much.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by finnbow

True dat about the electronics. Their mechanical engineering prowess is second to none. Electrical? Not so much.

I recall when we were making the ITU-T Recommendations for packet switching they were adamant about circuit switching and Telex. They fought every inch of the way.

[d-ray657]

Blasphemers!! You're saying that Germany is more exceptional than us. It just can't be. Besides, they have all those union thugs running all over the place.

Regards,

D-Ray

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by d-ray657

Blasphemers!! You're saying that Germany is more exceptional than us. It just can't be. Besides, they have all those union thugs running all over the place.

Regards,

D-Ray

LMAO!!!!!! Tell it, Don!

Dave

[djv8ga]

Originally Posted by d-ray657

Besides, they have all those union thugs running all over the place.

Regards,

D-Ray

Nazis reinvented. No different than here.