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My suggestions for improving the economy revolve around the topic of sustainability, as a lot of my ideas have for a while. I don't know why I'm so worried about where we'll be that far down the road but it seems to me that if we don't make sure every aspect of our lives is getting better, then things like the economy can really bring you down.
Basically as a means of improving local economy I would tax imports a lot more. Imports such coffee and bananas might be sorely missed, but on the other hand perhaps it would get people thinking about the people on the other end involved in the production.
Also, we might find homegrown alternatives, ultimately becoming more independent and therefore sustainable.

I am little overwhelmed with everything going on in my life (and sometimes the lack thereof), it's almost like I'm going through a mid-life crisis. The polarity between my mom and dad is nothing new, and now that I live closer to my dad and I'm trying to spend more time with him I'm losing touch with my mom a little. My dad on the other hand is very difficult to get a long with, even just trusting him is sometimes tough for my paranoia.
In my personal life too, though, I'm going through a bit of a crisis of faith. I can't really say I identify 100% with the way I was raised, and none of the mainstream other faiths call out to me as the one true one either. I really like my internet habit, but the problem with my eco-friendly, 'green' perfectionism is that it doesn't leave any room for pleasure.. In other words if I'm not making money (and that's questionable enough as it is) then the use of any resources (whether I pay for them or not) is not justified. Sigh.. I hope I figure it out one day..