We don't need more jobs. What we need is smarter people, and people that are willing to work hard, and appreciate what they are fortunate to have without being too greedy. Let me give an example.. People are being put to work around here doing various construction jobs (highway resto, etc.,) because of the American Reinvestment Act (or whatever it is called.) They should be happy to have a job, and be able to pay their bills right? And one that pays fairly well at that. But no.. They, along with all of the other union construction workers have gone on strike because they are greedy. I mean.. C'mon. These people should be happy to have jobs at all. I'm sure there are thousands of people right now that would kill to have a job like theirs. But I guess it isn't good enough for them. I don't mean this in a disrespectful way to any on here that are involved in unions, but I personally believe they are outdated. The days of Standard Oil, etc., are gone and done. Most local laws, around here at least, do a very good job of protecting workers rights. I think the unions played a big part in forcing work out of our country, by pricing American workers right out of the market. Think about it.. If you could have something built in the U.S. by a union worker for $30/hr, or by someone in another country for $1.00/day, which would you choose? And think from the standpoint of a large corporation, not from the standpoint of a patriotic individual. It just pisses me off when people ask for more than they need because they think they are better than everyone else. <end rant>
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Yea, cause $12.50 is too much.
The answer is to quit making American workers compete with third world labor. (even though $1/hr buys an apartment in the city and a house for the family in the country in China
). Trickle down economics are in full effect. The wealth is trickling down to other countries. It's about damn time we start taking care of our own. Seal the borders, bring the troops home and provide for ourselves!
AAAAAAAmen!Yea, cause $12.50 is too much.
The answer is to quit making American workers compete with third world labor. (even though $1/hr buys an apartment in the city and a house for the family in the country in China
that is what makes unions a bad deal for the company. the only unions that i feel are necessary are the ones where safety and workers well being are involved. such as working in mines and such.
i totally agree with taking care of our own people. think of how much money all the celebrities raised for haiti!
and think of all the people in the USA that doesnt have jobs or are going hungry! thats what needs to be fixed!ps if there is anyone on here in haiti with a big block ford and i offended you, i apologize!
Just read the article and it looks like some idiot just figured out what everyone in the middle class knew was gonna happen when N.A.F.T.A. passed. The people who are profiting the most from NAFTA are the ones who made the bill. So either people need to start being more involved with politics or just wait until everyone starts to say "I will only buy American". This is a big reason I refuse to shop at Wal-Mart, Sam Walton founded the company with the idea to keep jobs in America and he did a good job then as soon as he passed away his benificiaries decided that Wal-Mart needed to be about making a PROFIT and screw American companies if they can't provide the cheapest prices. The local Wally world had a pizza party for all the employees when they put the local K-Mart out of business. My mom had worked at K-mart for 15 years and lost her job while idiots were celebrating.
The people who are profiting the most from NAFTA are the ones who made the bill. So either people need to start being more involved with politics or just wait until everyone starts to say "I will only buy American". This is a big reason I refuse to shop at Wal-Mart, Sam Walton founded the company with the idea to keep jobs in America and he did a good job then as soon as he passed away his benificiaries decided that Wal-Mart needed to be about making a PROFIT and screw American companies if they can't provide the cheapest prices. The local Wally world had a pizza party for all the employees when they put the local K-Mart out of business. My mom had worked at K-mart for 15 years and lost her job while idiots were celebrating.
Interesting. In several cases, I've found Wal-Mart carries American made products while big box stores carrying chineese made crap at twice the price.
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