"Layoffs too often became permanent, not part of the business cycle. And these changes didn't just affect blue collar workers. If you were a bank teller or a phone operator or a travel agent, you saw many in your profession replaced by ATMs and the internet," President Obama said at a campaign event in Kansas.
jwp...thanks for the thoughtful response, however history has proved you wrong on this. Not only is it 3rd world wages we can't compete with, but OSHA, EPA, EEOC and a million other rules and regs that don't have to be met in these other countries. I'm ABSOLUTELY for global trade...BUT with high tariffs. that's how this country ran for centuries. It brought manufacturing TO this country. We now have a country that is run by and for these global corporations...at the expense of our freedoms and national sovereignty.
history has proved you wrong on this. Not only is it 3rd world wages we can't compete with, but OSHA, EPA, EEOC and a million other rules and regs that don't have to be met in these other countries
You've told me I'm wrong but you just agreed with me...
We can't compete because of our tax code and all of the regulations from OSHA, EPA, EEOC and a million other rules and regs that don't have to be met in these other countries...
That's what I said. It's the truth. We agree.
American entrepreuers and workers can out compete anyone, anywhere.
The reason we are not doing so is due to the U.S. government's rules and regulations.
Gold is the money of kings; silver is the money of gentlemen; barter is the money of peasants; but debt is the money of slaves.
What makes YOU think anyone is owed a "job?" Did you or anyone sign a contract with an employer that your job was secured forever while technology is churning along?
The banking industry, the paper book industry, the mailing industry, the computer industry, the food industry, the clothing industry, the software industry, the hardware industry, the automobile industry, the energy industry is changing every second by computer automation.
You are another dumbfuck, just like the channel manager. You have to compete in the marketplace to get ahead.
0bama is correct. The US economy is increasingly being displaced because of modern technologies. Everyone of us, in order to stay on top, MUST stay appraised of their respective fields by methods of licensing, certifications, recognized academic diplomas and frequent training classes.
For those that sat on the couch watching TV, they are 20 years behind the times.
For those that sat on the couch watching TV, they are 20 years behind the times.
And whose fault is that???
The first thing you said is wrong.
The last thing you said is right.
Innovation creates opportunity. The problem is that MOST Americans are not prepared for the opportunity because they are trapped in a government monopoly school system that is completely incapable of preparing them for the world in which they live.
Gold is the money of kings; silver is the money of gentlemen; barter is the money of peasants; but debt is the money of slaves.
I've owned my own business for over 33 years moron. NO ONE OWES me anything...nor do I owe ANYTHING...it's ALL paid for. It's not brain surgery...no one can compete with Communist China's wages...PERIOD! if you want to live in a 3rd world country, MOVE...or just wait around here a little longer...that's where we're headed. Enjoy your collapsed home values because all the jobs are over seas. You go compete at $25.00 a week...IDIOT!
0bama is correct. The US economy is increasingly being displaced because of modern technologies.
Obama is incorrect in blaming technology for the rotten state of the economy. The rotten state of the economy rests squarely on Obama's shoulder's as well as George Bush's and all other big spending, micro-managing politicians.
Everyone of us, in order to stay on top, MUST stay appraised of their respective fields by methods of licensing, certifications, recognized academic diplomas and frequent training classes.
100% correct.
For those that sat on the couch watching TV, they are 20 years behind the times.
Also 100% correct.
The new world requires that people continually learn and upgrade their skills.
If someone is more interested in watching the boob tube, versus learning something new, then it's their problem when their future collapses in on itself.
I LOVE my work. I live for my work. My work is my passion, People who only work so that they can go bowling on Tuesday nights are in big trouble. And it's their fault.
Gold is the money of kings; silver is the money of gentlemen; barter is the money of peasants; but debt is the money of slaves.
We can't compete because of our tax code and all of the regulations from OSHA, EPA, EEOC and a million other rules and regs that don't have to be met in these other countries...
That's what I said. It's the truth. We agree.
On this we agree...The playing fields are certainly NOT level...wages are a part of that scenario.
Yeah they became very large of all sudden in 1990's after the trade agreements. It also looks like it grew somewhat in the 1980's. Maybe that has something to do with all the new regulations and tax increases being enacted during Reagan. I don't know.
Obama is incorrect in blaming technology for the rotten state of the economy.
That is a mis-characterization of his point. He has described a significant technology change is all. It has been on-going since the 1980s and it is hitting home.
I don't remember pinging you to ANY post I made. If I've lead you, in any way, to believe I GAS what you "think", you are strangely deluded. I don't waste my time with dullards.
Pegler's article: Layoffs too often became permanent, not part of the business cycle. And these changes didn't just affect blue collar workers. If you were a bank teller or a phone operator or a travel agent, you saw many in your profession replaced by ATMs and the internet," President Obama said at a campaign event in Kansas.
0bama is correct. It is inescapable about what he said concerning truth of the changing world around us.
he seed are sewn. It takes a while to build momentum. Then the situation become impossible.
The seeds of our destruction were sewn 30 to 40 years ago. Now the situation is impossible.
Yawn.. The deficit went up and down and then waaaay up soon after the trade agreements. Look at 1999. Also during this time more and more of our deficit was made up of companies moving to third world countries especially China.
Agreed 100%. But it also becomes a national security issue when we can't even make the planes, tanks, bullets, clothing and supplies our troops need in time of war...what happens when we go into the next war and we are UNABLE the supply the needs of our soldiers. Not only have the factories moved, but the tools and dies are no longer here to make this stuff.
I live near NC and this area has been destroyed because the textile and furniture industry has moved off shore...look at Detroit, at one time, it was fabulously wealthy..., look at the value of real estate across the country. Do you realize we have to outsource the bullets we are using in Iraq...and most of the clothing is made in China?
I shall join ANY thread or topic I FUCKING FEEL LIKE, pal.
Seriously...I could care less what you think, or have to say...go hump someone else's leg..next time I want a blow job I'll ping you...I hear you're the best...till then FO! LOL
when was the last time that we didn't have any crap (a trade deficit) at all???
1975.
That was roughly the time of the manifestation of further US intrusion into the ME based on the US CIA into Afghanistan against the USSR and of course Iraq/Iran.
Oh the HORRORS, America has created in post WW2 BS.
I lived in North Carolina when I was in the Air Force. It's a great place.
Can I make a point about National Security?
If we were at war, it would be very easy for us to quickly ramp up production of cloths and shoes because they are not hard to make. We could do it overnight.
It would be impossible for us to quickly ramp up producing microprocessors and other semiconductors.
Semiconductor fabs have to be several orders of magnitude cleaner than hospital operating rooms. It's really, really hard to do this.
Intel says that it costs $4 billion to open a new semiconductor fab in America. $1 billion of those costs are due to government taxes and regulations. Intel doesn't have to deal with those government costs in Asia. So most of their new fabs are being opened in China.
This is a huge problem for our prosperity, national security, and future.
I live in Seattle. It's a pretty good place. But the machinist union has Boeing by the balls. So, Boeing decided to open a second Dreamliner assembly line in South Carolina. Obama's Labor Relations Board stopped it. As a result, my guess is that Boeing will now just go overseas.
The U.S. government is crazy stupid. They just don't understand how the world has changed and what we need to do to compete.
Crazy stupid. That is what we are dealing with.
Gold is the money of kings; silver is the money of gentlemen; barter is the money of peasants; but debt is the money of slaves.
The U.S. government is crazy stupid. They just don't understand how the world has changed and what we need to do to compete.
Crazy stupid. That is what we are dealing with.
I've never been to Seattle but I'd love to do a bike run out there...I'm sure it's GORGEOUS. I rode out to Sturgis several years ago and, if I'd had a little more time, would have continued out to the pacific west coast...it's definitely on the bucket list. I live in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and it's a little piece of heaven on earth.
I don't for one minute think these folks are crazy...evil certainly, but not crazy. This is all part of their "world government" agenda. The middle class must be destroyed in order to be controlled.
If the problem was building up over time, the trade deficit wouldn't have gone up and down. It has nothing to do with regulations or taxes. Especially considering the tax burden has been going down from 1975 to the present.
He can blame the internets when he loses the election, and Ron Paul deports him back to Kenya.
That's because most of the people in this country that know the truth about that douchebag have gotten their information from the Internet!!!!!
"CHANGE" you can step in..... My dogs have created more shovel ready jobs than the self appointed Messiah!!! Number of shallow, inadequate, hypocritical Leftards who have me on BOZO---3.......... That means I'm doing my job correctly !!!!!!!!!
I don't understand why some people are still making excuses for Obozo!!!! Face the facts he and his regime are a bunch of fools, and those that support them are worse than fools......
"CHANGE" you can step in..... My dogs have created more shovel ready jobs than the self appointed Messiah!!! Number of shallow, inadequate, hypocritical Leftards who have me on BOZO---3.......... That means I'm doing my job correctly !!!!!!!!!
Thanks JW...I try to do a "big" bike trip once a year. It'd love to take about 3 months off and do the whole cross country thing, but this summer I was really busy and didn't do anything but a couple short trips. You are a very gracious person for making your offer...if the opportunity arises, I'll let you know and we can "solve the world's problems" over a nice meal at a restaurant of your choice...I'm buying :?)
I don't understand why some people are still making excuses for Obozo!!!!
They are delusional.
That's how he got elected in the first place, people being delusional....
It's worse than that after everything that has come to light about him....
"CHANGE" you can step in..... My dogs have created more shovel ready jobs than the self appointed Messiah!!! Number of shallow, inadequate, hypocritical Leftards who have me on BOZO---3.......... That means I'm doing my job correctly !!!!!!!!!