I could understand the angst there, even if I do think it's somewhat misaimed. Though I don't think it justifies politicians preying on it for easy votes.
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I could understand the angst there, even if I do think it's somewhat misaimed. Though I don't think it justifies politicians preying on it for easy votes.
It isn't misaimed. I watched it happen in my 25 years in construction. It is the one of the reasons I retired from it. I was told by builder that I contracted with for 20 years, " lower your labor cost by 20%, or I'll give the work to the Mexicans" I challenge you to go out to a new subdivision under construction, and look who is building those houses. You'll see Hispanics doing the labor, with a white boss driving around in their new pick up trucks.
He has both. And I got a laugh today when MSNBC first showed Trump talking about boycotting Apple and then showed his merchandise table where they are using iPads for registers LOL!!!
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Yes, there are plenty of other strenuous, dirty, tedious and perpetually low-paying jobs they do that spoiled Americans would never do in a million years. How about instead of complaining that there are people willing to do the crap jobs, be grateful they do and train yourself into a better job? Americans are going to get the shock of their lives if a) all undocumented people get thrown out AND b) berry pickers start getting $15 per hour. If we want to continue getting produce, etc. at the prices we are used to we need a guest worker program that allows people to come here to work but not necessarily at the min wage. Not slave wages by any means but not full wages, either, because they are not citizens. Go ahead and define what kind of work they can do so they aren't taking desirable jobs. If we could train them to make electronics, imagine all the industry that could come back to the US. There would be new management-level/administrative jobs created, not having to ship electronics sold in the US could offset the higher worker wages and all the taxes we would gain from having the manufacturers here would be great!
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Looks like you've since moved the story to the Politics, Religion, Social Issues forum. Where it belongs.
This story was posted by the editors in this PRSI forum from the start.
Should we assume the white boss hired illegal immigrants to do the work?
If yes, what you're saying is the white boss is a typical, probably Republican, law breaker. Why didn't you report this person?
If no, then you dislike capitalism and you probably don't love America.
Why Republican?
It's more likely a Democrat hired the illegals because he felt sorry for them and they should be legal anyway cause they want to live here...
Unless of course you don't believe Democrats are capable of running businesses... I assure you they are, and are just as quick to hire cheap labor as any other business owner.
You are wasting your time replying to ignorant post. There was no substance to it, they're just trying to antagonize me.
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I guess I approach things a little differently. I don't assume anything. I research a topic until I have a thorough understanding of the issue. If I comment in a forum it's as an informed contributor.
I would never, personally speaking, use forums as my primary source of information for any topic.
Just my thoughts.
I would never, personally speaking, use forums as my primary source of information for any topic.
Just my thoughts.
You are welcome to spend time in forums as you see fit. If the only time anyone ever discussed in a forum was because they were an expert on the subject, I suspect MR could shut its forums down.
I don't use forums as a primary source of information on any subject, but I would be lying if I didn't learn a thing or two.
In any case, you seem to be more focused on my statements than the actual topic at hand. If you would like to discuss the actual topic (with someone who is admittedly not an expert on the matter), I am glad to do so.
One thing I will not do is judge you, as you seem to have done me. Internet anonymity is a wonderful thing though, isn't it?
Just my thoughts.
Surprising this thread hasn't been locked yet
Same nonsense spouted against trump that is de rigueur in the European left press
The proof will be in the pudding, as they say
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." - Winston Churchill
Same nonsense spouted against trump that is de rigueur in the European left press
The proof will be in the pudding, as they say
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." - Winston Churchill
There you go assuming again. Actually I wasn't judging. I was stating observations and then stating my personal approach.
And no, I'm not more focused on this that's the topic at hand. I've made several, well informed posts on the sunnier, at least a few in this discussion, so once again...maybe don't assume too much.
As to anonymity: I don't spout BS or make absurd claims so it really doesn't apply.
And no, I'm not more focused on this that's the topic at hand. I've made several, well informed posts on the sunnier, at least a few in this discussion, so once again...maybe don't assume too much.
As to anonymity: I don't spout BS or make absurd claims so it really doesn't apply.
Whatever you say, bud. Thank you for adding to the discourse. Feel free to get the last word in.