They have, however, hurt the economy.
Competition from foreign manufacturers, however, hurt Singer's sewing machine business in later years.
But Israel also knows that however hurt, Hamas would not be wiped out, and that Fatah is not ready to replace it.
The increase in VAT to 20% will however, hurt small firms who will have to pass the increase on to their customers, unlike big business which can absorb the cost.
(Big holdings in Europe: HSBC and BP). The domestic funds have lagged, however, hurt recently by an overabundance of dividend-paying financial stocks, which have been hammered by subprime mortgages.
The Edinburgh back-row was, however, "hurt" by Scotland's failure to repay their supporters' loyalty, after the defeat by Ireland ensured Vern Cotter's side finished with five championship defeats - three at Murrayfield - to land the Wooden Spoon.
The payroll tax cut would, however, hurt individuals earning less than $20,000 relative to the MWP credit because of the slower phase-in rate and lack of refundability.
But for him, the accusations, however absurd, still hurt.
However, the criticism still hurt pride and, probably, sales.
The slowdown in sales, however, has not yet hurt Manhattan apartment prices.
