Re: [HoE] Sodas!!

[Atomicandy@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/05/1999 10:02:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
phelan@eriecoast.com writes:

<< Well usually yes but not always. In Tokyo it cost more to buy a nikon 
camera
 than the same camera in New York. ( The cameras are made near Tokyo) The
 Japanese do this to drive other camera makers out of the market. ( Price down
 their produce to out side buyers) >>
Well yeah, but that's due to outside factors, (government and trade tariffs) 
not good old pure capitolism.  Pure capitolism would keep goods cheaper at 
the source.  With no strong central government to prevent monopolies and to 
set prices, I see the Merchant class becoming a very strong interest group in 
the wasted west for good or ill.  The Convoy could become a bigger factor 
than ever conceived.  Maybe a bad Convoy?  Hmm.  They control certain trade 
routes and have monopolies on certain trade goods? Something to think about.  
Hey, maybe they buy up all the soda!  Yeah, that's it!  
Rick - Atomic Candy