On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:13:21 -0500, F.George wrote:

The underlying causal factors appear to be financial/corporate
deregulation, international free trade, and open borders [for
both people and products/services].

Oh, gawd, the same ol' socialist litany - blame "deregulation".

In plain fact, the Free Market is the most brutal, merciless
regulator there can be - if people don't buy your crap, you go
broke.

The rest is just rhetoric. And, of course, your elected rulers
want to confiscate more of your money.

Hope This Helps!
Rich