May 9, 2008 4:31PM
An American Dollar in Paris: Final Thoughts
By Cheryl Casone
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Two things have come out of the weak dollar. First, I am really getting to know you guys, and that is why I wanted to launch this blog in the first place. I read every post, the good and the bad, and I love it. The deals you find, the way you handle your money, and your ideas about energy. Wow, you are vocal about ANWR!
Also, I have gotten a great response both internally and externally to my “Save the Dollar” campaign. Yes, the weak dollar, which slipped yet again today, is trying to come back. Somewhere in the currency universe, my voice is being heard.
Why worry about the dollar? Well, I believe in the American economy, and I think the dollar is a great symbol of what a powerful and innovative nation we are. We’re having a tough time right now, our currency reflects that, but we, and the dollar, are resilient. We’ll be back, just like this market will be back. Patience is good, belief is better.
Also, I wanted to give you my final thoughts on my time in Paris. First, if you watched the show today, you saw the Flip Cam video I shot. The best part of Paris was spending time with my sister. Here are some personal pics I thought I would share. Elizabeth is such an amazing younger sister, she really has it together! Paris was first and foremost a “sisters” trip, but she also learned a lot about our currency. We are geeks huh?
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Comment by SLDR73
May 11th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Cheryl,
I agree with you that patience is the key to getting our economy back on track, not that it is as bad as the doom & gloomers want you to believe. Union greed is one of the problems that has helped kill our manufacturing capability.Even though I feel there is a need in some professions for them, the strong arm and bullying tactics of the past has caused an effect now. There has to be a compromise so we can bring manufacturing back into this nation and help the dollar recover. We are a hard working nation both union and non-union and we can’t forget that greed from unions and outsourcing from u.s. companies will continue to hurt our wonderful nation created on the backs of our decendents.
SLDR73
Comment by Jim Kvetan
May 15th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Yep, I agree with SLDR73 about unions driving manufacturing jobs to other countries. Now if we could send OSHA and the EPA to those same countries we would have a better chance. Drill Alaska now and watch the dollar and the economy soar.
Comment by John
May 18th, 2008 at 7:40 am
The picture of you two with the bikes do make you two either look like American dorks or fitting in with the Europeans.