President Trump Signs Executive Order to Defund NPR and PBS

[rjs330]

Here is an idea, maybe we can consult the people who do know if it will work instead of throwing up our hands and saying "dunno"?

I think we all know rhere are obstacles. But since when has obstacles stopped us. Holy cow, America has overcome so many obstacles and still pushed through to create some of the most amazing things. Are we now so weak minded and weak willed that a few obstacles can stop us?

In fact many of these obstacles are self inflicted by out very government.

I'm not willing to play chicken with our economy haqving a guy who can bankrupt a casino at the helm. I wish we could get good jobs back but I have no confidence that this administration is capable of such a feat. It is easy to see exactly how they have set themselves up for failure and I have no desire to see it come tumbling down.

Yeah we've got your opinion. You've made it pretty clear.

 

[Bradskii]

Here is an idea, maybe we can consult the people who do know if it will work instead of throwing up our hands and saying "dunno"?

His conclusion:

'While the benefits of reshoring are clear—job creation, economic growth and enhanced national security—the path to achieving it is fraught with obstacles that require careful consideration and strategic planning.

If I were to make a list of all the things that I wouldn't expect to see from the administration, those two highlighted ones would be somewhere near the top.

 

[Belk]

I think we all know rhere are obstacles. But since when has obstacles stopped us. Holy cow, America has overcome so many obstacles and still pushed through to create some of the most amazing things. Are we now so weak minded and weak willed that a few obstacles can stop us?

In fact many of these obstacles are self inflicted by out very government.

Obstacles? Did you read the linked Forbes article?

The goal of bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. is a multifaceted challenge that extends beyond simple economics. It involves addressing labor cost disparities, reconfiguring complex supply chains, overcoming a skilled labor shortage, making substantial capital investments, navigating economic and trade policies and leveraging technological advancements.


While the benefits of reshoring are clear—job creation, economic growth and enhanced national security—the path to achieving it is fraught with obstacles that require careful consideration and strategic planning.

What, of any of these items, has the Trump administration coordinated and worked to accomplish to achieve its goal? Why are we alienating all of our trade partners since we will need them if we isolate ourselves from China?

Yeah we've got your opinion. You've made it pretty clear.

Good. I have tried to make my objections and reasoning clear. So far the only reasoning I have seen on why we should proceed appears to be "Well, we don't have any real plan but it might turn out OK so let's try".

 

[Belk]

His conclusion:

'While the benefits of reshoring are clear—job creation, economic growth and enhanced national security—the path to achieving it is fraught with obstacles that require careful consideration and strategic planning.

If I were to make a list of all the things that I wouldn't expect to see from the administration, those two highlighted ones would be somewhere near the top.

Certainly not something that has shown up to date.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

Can we have some examples of this? I'm genuinely curious.

I remember when Levi's left the US for Central America. The quality didn't noticeably drop and the price I paid stayed the same. However, their cost to manufacture dropped almost 80%. This "savings" eventually made it to the real power in a company, the shareholders.

I'll bet that they are onboard with Trump to take a huge hit on their portfolios. 80% loss for ever sounds appealing.

 

[Bradskii]

I remember when Levi's left the US for Central America. The quality didn't noticeably drop and the price I paid stayed the same. However, their cost to manufacture dropped almost 80%. This "savings" eventually made it to the real power in a company, the shareholders.

I'll bet that they are onboard with Trump to take a huge hit on their portfolios. 80% loss for ever sounds appealing.

I wonder where he's getting his MAGA hats made these days?

 

[Truth7t7]

What are talking about? China is not paying the money, we are.

You can't sustain a free country such as the US wile buying products from a Communist slave nation such as China, if it's allowed to continue the only jobs available will be at Walmart, Costco and Chinese warehouse importing their goods

China is using their monies from imports to increase their military, and take over the free world, I choose freedom over a foreign enemy of the world as seen in Communist China

 

[Truth7t7]

I wonder where he's getting his MAGA hats made these days?

Love It!

Trump MAGA, America First, Just As The Nov 2024 Election Showed

Sad To See Labor Won In Australia, More Leftist Bondage For The Aussies, Same Applies To Canada

 

[BCP1928]

You can't sustain a free country such as the US wile buying products from a Communist slave nation such as China, if it's allowed to continue the only jobs available will be at Walmart, Costco and Chinese warehouse importing their goods

China is using their monies from imports to increase their military, and take over the free world, I choose freedom over a foreign enemy of the world as seen in Communist China

They are also using the money to increase the automation of their factories and are investing heavily in green energy. There is also the belt and road foreign aid project designed to create transportation infrastructure to support their global supply chains.

 

[Truth7t7]

I wish we could get good jobs back but I have no confidence that this administration is capable of such a feat.

You mean like Biden having open borders allowing millions of illegal immigrants into the US taking American jobs, not every illegal is working in the field picking produce

I live in Calif and the liberal local governments are allowing sidewalk taco, tamale, fruit, produce, stands on every street corner, not paying taxes and in violation of health laws, they're untouchable by the policing authorities as local businesses in shopping centers close

Perhaps the liberal democrats could do a better job at bringing American jobs back, Big Smiles!

 

[BCP1928]

You mean like Biden having open borders allowing millions of illegal immigrants into the US taking American jobs, not every illegal is working in the field picking produce

I live in Calif and the liberal local governments are allowing sidewalk taco, tamale, fruit, produce, stands on every street corner, not paying taxes and in violation of health laws, they're untouchable by the policing authorities as local businesses in shopping centers close

Perhaps the liberal democrats could do a better job at bringing American jobs back, Big Smiles!

Those street stalls are local businesses, too. It's called free enterprise.

 

[Truth7t7]

They are also using the money to increase the automation of their factories and are investing heavily in green energy. There is also the belt and road foreign aid project designed to create transportation infrastructure to support their global supply chains.

I Agree 100% and Communist China must be stopped

You forgot the mandatory 12hr work day thats 6 days a week for the common factory worker "Slaves" and the liberal democrats and their media are silent on the human rights abuse

Perhaps we should all create shell companies like the Bidens and take Chinese bribes?

 

[Truth7t7]

Those street stalls are local businesses, too. It's called free enterprise.

Free enterprise in 3rd world countries, the unchecked actions of no tax street stalls undermine local services, police, fire department, parks, roadways, etc and you know this, a race to the bottom

 

[Aryeh Jay]

Man, I tried, I just couldn't stop laughing. Yes Fortune 500 companies and upper management positions have been taken over by illiterate non English speaking illegals. And every food/taco truck had a valid health inspection. At least the one's that I saw in San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Lompoc. I must've been in a different California.

 

[BCP1928]

I Agree 100% and Communist China must be stopped

You forgot the mandatory 12hr work day thats 6 days a week for the common factory worker "Slaves" and the liberal democrats and their media are silent on the human rights abuse

Perhaps we should all create shell companies like the Bidens and take Chinese bribes?

I don't get the thing about the shell companies. Biden had 20 shell companies. So what? Your dentist probably has that many. More, if he dabbles in real estate--sometimes a shell company is created for a single real-etate transaction only. It's a standard way of doing business and there is nothing sinister about it.

 

[Truth7t7]

Man, I tried, I just couldn't stop laughing. Yes Fortune 500 companies and upper management positions have been taken over by illiterate non English speaking illegals. And every food/taco truck had a valid health inspection. At least the one's that I saw in San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Lompoc. I must've been in a different California.

I frequent Los Angeles, Sandiego, Riverside, San Bernardino, your claims are "False" the vast majority are unlicensed carts and tables on sidewalks

 

[Bradskii]

Love It!

Trump MAGA, America First, Just As The Nov 2024 Election Showed

I See You're Using Your Trump Keyboard Again.

But any idea where he's now getting his merch made?

Trump has long blasted China's trade practices. His 'God Bless the USA' Bibles were printed there

The Trump Bible’s connection to China reveals a deep divide between the former president’s harsh anti-China rhetoric and his rush to cash in while campaigning.

whyy.org

Sad To See Labor Won In Australia...

Yes. Thank you, Donald. You really were a big help. I must thank him next time I see him. Oh, and how did the new party of MAGA wannabes 'Trumpet of Patriots' do after spending millions on advertising? (no, don't laugh - they really called themselves that).

'A footnote': Trumpet of Patriots spent millions on the election and didn't win a single seat

Despite spending millions of dollars on the election campaign, Clive Palmer's party has failed to secure a single House of Representatives spot.

www.sbs.com.au

Yeah. Zilch. Nada. Rien. Nothing. Nil. A big fat Zero.

I'll put in a good word for anyone who is thinking of moving here.

 

[Truth7t7]

I don't get the thing about the shell companies. Biden had 20 shell companies. So what? Your dentist probably has that many. More, if he dabbles in real estate--sometimes a shell company is created for a single real-etate transaction only. It's a standard way of doing business and there is nothing sinister about it.

Oh sure, especially when the monies received are directly tied to the CCP in Communist China

 

[BCP1928]

Man, I tried, I just couldn't stop laughing. Yes Fortune 500 companies and upper management positions have been taken over by illiterate non English speaking illegals. And every food/taco truck had a valid health inspection. At least the one's that I saw in San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Lompoc. I must've been in a different California.

My son lives in the Fruitvale section of Oakland and along Foothill Blvd there is a whole block of Central American hot food stands. Absolutely top notch.

 

[BCP1928]

Oh sure, especially when the monies received are directly tied to the CCP in Communist China

That's fine if you can prove it, but shell companies in themselves are not evidence of sinister intent.