Because we all know that unregulated trade, chronic trade deficits, unlimited H1-Bs, union-bashing, and unfettered capitalism in general is never going to rebuild our middle class.
Does anyone in Washington have an alternative?
2007-03-07 11:02:34 · 16 answers · asked by Longhaired Freaky Person 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
65% of American adults don't have a college degree.
2007-03-07 11:07:58 · update #1
Truthsayer, if you have a point to make, please make it. Saying "you're wrong about everything" and throwing down a bunch of links doesn't make any point.
2007-03-07 11:44:46 · update #2
I'm counting on Obama..
His speeches indicate an ability to think outside the box and put together a comprhensive plan..
2007-03-07 11:06:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I get annoyed when people say go to college get a better job. Here is the thing there are only so many good jobs to go around, we need people to work in every industry and all walks of life.
we are still in the early phases of the nominations process. I would really like to see anybody put forth a viable platform geared at rebuilding the middle class in America. Whether it is a means to diversify industry or an incentive program to bring big business back I think the time is long over due that America faces its trade deficit and socioeconomic situation.
2007-03-07 11:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by smedrik 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Rebuild it? It's what's destroying the middle-class. The greed of the few has replaced the needs of the many. Bill Gates, the wealthiest person in America testifying in front of Congress for unlimited H1-B visas. I wonder how the high-tech people losing their jobs to overseas cheaper labor feel about the situation. I see some parts of the democrats are starting to stand up for fair trade and killing off "fast track" and taking back their constitutional oversight of trade relations. Somebody needs to do something, we are being overrun by illegals, our jobs are going overseas and our wages are either stagnant or dropping. We are in real peril for our economic future yet so many people think the economy is great. A rude awakening is lurking in the not real distant future.
2007-03-07 11:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Did you know that America has lost more factory jobs due to technological advances than to out sourcing? The real problem is that most of the jobs that are staying in this country require some training. You can no longer go up to the factory where your dad worked and get a job right out of high school.
Right now there are thousands of jobs that are going unfilled due to not enough people wanting to due them. Truck drivers and welders are 2 that spring to mind right away. There are no simple answers.
By the way many employers are willing to pay for your training at least in part.
2007-03-07 11:12:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Relax. The economy has been changing for the last 20 years from an industrial to a service oriented economy. It is similar to what happened when the country swithed from an agrarian to an industrial economy.
Labor unions are part of what killed the US manufacturing sector. Their bleak history is slowly ending in the US. Capitalism creates jobs and creates a nations wealth. Capitalism rewards creativity and hard work, labor unions seek to give everyone the same wage or a wage based on seniority.
That "egalitarian" concept is why jobs have left the US because it stifles creativity and innovation.
2007-03-07 11:10:52 · answer #5 · answered by J Angelica 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Sure doesn't seem that way. The only new businesses I see starting up are all minimum wage jobs. Most just part time. I mean how many cingular wireless stores does a town need? We've got one in every strip mall and I never see anyone in there. Same with tanning salons, taco places, pizza joints........you can't make enough to go on a date let alone support a family. Even with both working.
2007-03-07 11:11:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
It is not the governments job to create jobs.The unions are directly responsible for American automobile manufacturers not being able to compete in the market. Capitalism made the middle class and is the only thing that can keep it. Government intervention only make very rich and very poor people.
2007-03-07 11:25:27 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Too much focus is placed on going to college and finding a corporate job.
I believe Trade schools are a better option so everyone can go into business themselves.
More people need start their own business.
2007-03-07 11:10:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
"Parties" don't "create" jobs, the economy does. Parties can effect the environement which may make it more conducive or restrictive for employers to take risks and invest capitol, thereby employing more people, but thats about it. Don't mistake Politicians rhetoric for reality. If they say they will "create" jobs, it just ain't the case....
2007-03-07 12:14:21 · answer #9 · answered by greatlakesdude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need to get over this delusion that *everyone* can go to college and become a corporate ninja or advertising exec. Most people aren't smart enough and never will be...we need a manufacturing base.
2007-03-07 11:12:01 · answer #10 · answered by Pete Schwetty 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋