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The so-called "socialism" of Bernie Sanders of the past in the 1950s and 1960s is in fact exactly what many Trump supporters think about when they say that "America was great". Strong unions, New Deal "socialist" legislation, a strong federal government investing in the quality of life of Americans, Wall Street under control and much stronger anti-trust legislation which ensured that a no huge corporation would have undue influence. Working America has a choice. Its either social democracy like Bernie and FDR pushed or a continued march towards oligarchy with a tiny elite at the top laughing at the 99% as they continue to vote for the big money donors, crony capitalists and globalists who destroy them.
Wholeheartedly agree, to expand on just one factor:
Production in the 'Real Market' (as opposed to the casino-like 'expectations game') is the result of many factors or interrelated components, each of which should be recognized & rewarded.
Wealth in the real market cannot be produced or accumulate without employees. Labor forces have the right to coordinate their actions with those of others in order to achieve their purposes, for example, by having unions operate in ways which are similar to their German counterparts; they are encouraged to learn & advocate for the market value of their services through negotiation.
Wrong. All BMW X series sold around the world, including Germany, are made in SC. Meaning, X3, X4, X5 and X6. Also, the VW Passat and Mercedes C classes sold in Germany are made in the US.
SUV's are not the biggest seller in Europe as they are in the US. Station wagons and sedans far outnumber SUV's. So it makes more sense to import those low sellers and produce them in the markets where they are the biggest seller.
The so-called "socialism" of Bernie Sanders of the past in the 1950s and 1960s is in fact exactly what many Trump supporters think about when they say that "America was great". Strong unions, New Deal "socialist" legislation, a strong federal government investing in the quality of life of Americans, Wall Street under control and much stronger anti-trust legislation which ensured that a no huge corporation would have undue influence. Working America has a choice. Its either social democracy like Bernie and FDR pushed or a continued march towards oligarchy with a tiny elite at the top laughing at the 99% as they continue to vote for the big money donors, crony capitalists and globalists who destroy them.
Expanding on another point made here:
'Preaching' the 'gospel' of weak, small, or no government interventions demonstrates the stunningly familiar ideology that is further 'stamping' us with the mark of robotic thought.
What about those 'big $ donors' et al? Are they not using wealth that wouldn’t exist without government in order to preach against the role of government?
What new jobs will emerge when technology takes over every one of them.
Problem is everyone's timeframe begins with their own birth. There was technology in the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and the workforce grew all the while. There's always something for someone to do. The only question is where it will be done. Now tell me again why iPhones can't be made here?
I'm not judging his cabinet choices. I'll judge the results. But since you brought it up, and think that sort of thing is a major problem, where were you when Obama charged a former Monsanto exec with running our FDA? My guess is silent.
I think that was a disgrace. Just like it was a disgrace that a GE fat cat was the "job czar". But this is what we get when we vote for and fight for the donor class and not the middle class.
I think that was a disgrace. Just like it was a disgrace that a GE fat cat was the "job czar". But this is what we get when we vote for and fight for the donor class and not the middle class.
This is what we get when the ideological framework of both major parties is the stunningly familiar quasi-religious ideology espoused by the 'free market fundamentalists' & exposed for its frailties when we ran our 'experiments' in other Countries.
We 'shocked & awed' them over there - it should come as no surprise that it's been tried here for the last few decades.
George Will brings out some great points as to why we can't go back to where we were decades ago. Some of these politicians like Trump that think there are simple answers to complicated problems are not facing the reality of why we lost these jobs. A rather large part of the losses have been due to impovements in technology and automation.
I think that was a disgrace. Just like it was a disgrace that a GE fat cat was the "job czar". But this is what we get when we vote for and fight for the donor class and not the middle class.
...and yet you still voted for Clinton, who took the most money from big banks, outside of the millions she received from them for "speeches". Are you seeing the credibility problem yet?
I'm all for pro-worker trade deals with unions having a strong say in any trade deal but we need trade and investments and just as important as re-negotiating trade deals are massive investments in retraining programs for the regions and workers affected by trade. Just slapping tariffs on imports and reducing trade is not a solution at all.
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