Mississippi in 10 years with Gov. Bryant (Jackson, Natchez: sales, motel, construction)
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Where do you see this great state of ours in 10 years under Bryant?
I would honestly like to see more tech industry come into the state. I'm into IT but I work a job that has no growth potential and my only recourse is to jump back in school, but I'm tired of that. did that too many times. I want a high paying IT job.
Also, maybe more tourist attractions other than Casinos and Museums and the Natchez Trace. something fresh and unique to Mississippi only.
And more Parks where families can go and enjoy their day or camping if they want to. complete with bike trails, hoop courts, tennis courts and picnic/pool areas. Not a fan of Riverside park in Jackson..that's junk. needs an upgrade
It will help that the Democrats have lost control, but the good people of Mississippi are who they are. We are not suddenly going to become tech wizards or anything else that is a great departure from who we have been in the past.
I expect it will be a little harder to qualify for food stamps, Medicaid, and so forth. If they can pass a charter school bill, it would help a little in the really depressed areas.
It will help that the Democrats have lost control, but the good people of Mississippi are who they are. We are not suddenly going to become tech wizards or anything else that is a great departure from who we have been in the past.
This flies in the face of your claim that Mississippi is putting out such a high number of strong minded college graduates (see the "Is this an accurate portrayal of what People in Mississippi are like.).It's a gross contradiction actually.
Without a boost to the tech infrastructure in Mississippi, it WILL get left behind. so there needs to be some sort of connection to that industry, placed in Mississippi. Whether it's building software, or computers or IT specialist programs. It needs to happen in a Major way. Last thing Mississippi needs is another service oriented type wave to sweep through again(ie McDonald's, Motel 6 or anoter chain Restaurant or Mall). We got a mess of those. We need something more tangible and attractive to students who want to remain living and working in Mississippi.
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I expect it will be a little harder to qualify for food stamps, Medicaid, and so forth. If they can pass a charter school bill, it would help a little in the really depressed areas.
That's awesome. Those things need to be harder to get. Time to ween people off the public teet and grow some legs.
Hopefully Bryant can help influence more programs that help those people to be better trained to enter the workforce. and add productiviy to the economy.
Last thing Mississippi needs is another service oriented type wave to sweep through again(ie McDonald's, Motel 6 or anoter chain Restaurant or Mall). We got a mess of those. We need something more tangible and attractive to students who want to remain living and working in Mississippi.
Just because you made a choice that gave you a limited skill set doesn't mean that building/working on computers is the way to keep Mississippi students at home. If your definition of service industries is McDonald's and Motel 6, you've once again proven just how narrow minded and short sighted you are.
Just because you made a choice that gave you a limited skill set doesn't mean that building/working on computers is the way to keep Mississippi students at home. If your definition of service industries is McDonald's and Motel 6, you've once again proven just how narrow minded and short sighted you are.
Lay off the Jim Crow talk.
Your lack of intelligence is your downfall. you don't know me or my skill set, or what I've achieved scholastically so take you foot out of your mouth next time you address me.
McDonald's, Motel 6, restaurants, etc...are service oriented businesses. So If you don't know what a service oriented business is, please be quiet.
Definition: SERVICE-ORIENTED BUSINESSA company whose primary function is to perform labor tasks for customers; as opposed to a PRODUCT-ORIENTED BUSINESS.
And you want to talk about shortsighted?
Fact is, Students graduating in the tech fields will rule the future and the run the economy. So an IT specialist is worth more to Mississippi's future and economy than another Mcdonald's fry cook..
If you can't understand that, YOU are that accurate portrayal of what Mississippians are like that Bill Maher roasted about on TV in that other thread.
It's a little hard to accept the prognostications of someone who believes that Gov Bryant will serve 10 years, since the law limits his service to only 8.
And it is a little hard to accept the prognostications of someone who believes that a degree "is a piece of paper".
And it is a little hard to accept the prognostications of someone who believes "the state is always gonna be the butt of jokes and satire".
And it is a little hard to accept the prognostications of someone who said, "The only thing good about Mississippi anyway is the weather and to be honest that's really all we have going for us".
Industry that provides services rather than goods. Economists divide the products of all economic activity into two broad categories, goods and services. Industries that produce goods (tangible objects) include agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and construction. Service industries include everything else: banking, communications, wholesale and retail trade, all professional services such as engineering and medicine, all consumer services, and all government services. The proportion of the world economy devoted to services rose rapidly in the 20th century. In the U.S. alone, the service sector accounted for more than half the gross domestic product in 1929, two-thirds in 1978, and more than three-quarters in 1993. Worldwide, the service sector accounted for more than three-fifths of global gross domestic product by the early 21st century. As increases in automation facilitate productivity, a smaller workforce is able to produce more goods, and the service functions of distribution, management, finance, and sales become relatively more important.
I would honestly like to see more tech industry come into the state.
Also, maybe more tourist attractions other than Casinos and Museums and the Natchez Trace. something fresh and unique to Mississippi only.
And more Parks where families can go and enjoy their day or camping if they want to. complete with bike trails, hoop courts, tennis courts and picnic/pool areas. Not a fan of Riverside park in Jackson..that's junk. needs an upgrade
And the irony is, the three things you noted in your original post fall into the category of service.
It's a little hard to accept the prognostications of someone who believes that Gov Bryant will serve 10 years, since the law limits his service to only 8.
And it is a little hard to accept the prognostications of someone who believes that a degree "is a piece of paper".
And it is a little hard to accept the prognostications of someone who believes "the state is always gonna be the butt of jokes and satire".
And it is a little hard to accept the prognostications of someone who said, "The only thing good about Mississippi anyway is the weather and to be honest that's really all we have going for us".
See the problem with talking too much?
Oh your feelings are hurt that's why you're replying with such nonsense every post? I get it now.
And the irony is, the three things you noted in your original post fall into the category of service.
Semantics.
Capitalism itself is based on service. but more importantly products. GOOD products..Think Nissan and Toyota. they ain't going nowhere no time soon.
So the idea of a Tech boom far outweighs wanting another cheesburger factory built on the corner.
AND it will instantly kill off any stigma that Mississippians are not "smart enough" to have a Huge Microsoft clean room software factory and IT hub built in the state.
It will strengthen the character of the state instantly.
Who will be able to talk trash about Mississippi if major players like Dell, HP and Microsoft moved into the state and began operations? You noticed how alot of trash talk went away after Nissan and Toyota moved in? same thing.
Can you see Bill Gates flying into Mississippi weekly just to check on a branch of his empire? That's big respect to the state if that were to happen. Computer nerds worldwide would thumbtack Mississippi as a place they would like to visit and ultimately live. not to mention those graduating college not having to leave the state for a decent paycheck.
Forgive me if I'm thinking too long range for you.
Last edited by FreePress601; 04-13-2012 at 12:01 PM..
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A company whose primary function is to perform labor tasks for customers; as opposed to a 
