nwa_dc10,
It is very apparent that the ‘Globalization Plan’ is to outsource ‘everything possible’ to our overseas ‘cheap labor pool’ and the only way to stop the tide is for American workers to work for the same pay and benefits as our ‘cost competitive’
‘Globalized’ labor pool. The only time that the American Flag is waved by Corporate America is when it is to their benefit and the rest of the time is spent selling us out and convincing us that it is our own fault for making a living wage.
We initially heard some very positive notions as to how NAFTA would create jobs in the US. How is that going?
It would be interesting to know how much of ‘our’ tax dollars was ‘invested’ in other countries, what the investments where used for, and what was the ROI for us (Americans)?
I really worry when I hear John Kerry pandering to organized labor by railing against outsourcing, as I'm not sure he really understands the long-term implications of any legislation intended to curb it. Yes, such a plan would keep Americans employed for a while longer, but let's look further down the road.
First, prices on American products and services would increase, reducing the buying power of American consumers. This would lead to lower demand, potentially requiring companies to adjust their workforces. Second, foreign-made items would become more attractive to both U.S. and overseas consumers, further reducing demand for American products. Finally, if left unchecked, American companies, hamstrung in their ability to compete, would have no choice but to either sell-out to foreign firms or go out of business altogether, both of which would further reduce American jobs. I admit this is a "doomsday" scenario, but I think it's certainly possible.
Looking ‘further’ down the road, how will Americans be able to purchase these goods and services if they do not have employment with income and benefits that affords them the affluence that allows for discretionary purchases? Isn’t that why we (the little people) were given a $300 tax rebate, to increase discretionary purchases and fuel the economy? If $300 per ‘family’ could fuel the economy, why not a $300 pay increase?
Where is the logic in this?
American companies (if there is such a thing anymore) have sold America lot, stock and barrel!
We may as well take down the flag and put up a dollar sign!
Like it or not, Americans need to realize that the days of high-paying jobs requiring only a High School diploma and maybe some technical training are over, and they're not coming back, ever! In order to succeed and provide for their families in the future, people need to take it upon themselves to acquire new skills that will qualify them for what high-paying jobs remain.
This is an incredibly myopic statement. You’re a$$umption that only the ‘unwashed masses’ will suffer is unsustainable (do you live in a bubble?). Outsourcing is not confined to ‘ANY’ group as you infer. Why don’t you visit us in Silicon Valley sometime and get a grip as to
your future.
BS Degreed Computer Programmers – In-sourced thanks to the H1B Visa program, the rest is Outsourced!!!
BS, BSEE and MS, MSEE Degreed Electronic Engineers – In-sourced thanks to the H1B Visa program, the rest is Outsourced!!!
Seattle:
BS, BSEE and MS, MSEE Degreed Electronic Engineers – Outsourced!!!
Aerospace Engineers and Scientists - Outsourced!!!
There is ‘nothing’ sacred!
‘THIS’ is the wave of the future, and to a$$ume that you are somehow (unless you are one of the Big Boys w/ $1+ Billion or more) immune from these forces leads me to believe that you simply do not know what the heck you are talking about!
:down: UT
A certain busdriver from another airline has been claiming that US is going to buy UAL - don't you all believe him?
UT
