Re:What STEM shortage? Electrical engineering lost 35,000 jo...
by a8da6b0c91d on Friday January 17, 2014 @11:23AM
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American involvement in WWII destroyed a massive amount of wealth and lowered living standards for years. It was a huge set back, and I don't know why you'd seem to be implying otherwise.
> mentalities like those that created what the NSA has become
A cohesive citizenry with a voice in policy leads to illegal spying? WTF?
Can you think of any other events in that time period that might have had some effects on the economy? It's not exactly an experiment with a control...
> I also see the value in other people, but in addition I see the value in nations and rooted associations and loyalties.
I suppose it's a bit harsh, but IMO that kind of thinking is what breeds mentalities like those that created what the NSA has become. My loyalty is to my family, my friends, of whatever nationality they happen to be, and after that it gets a bit vague. I'm lucky to have been born in the US, certainly, but it's one country of many, with good things and bad things.