Posted on 11/10/2012 5:43:56 PM PST by Lorianne
Actually, my father said that Argentinian shoes are excellent quality.
Sorry. My fault. I was trying to say that many Americans applying math, for example (only one major tool in technologies), to actual work with real materials would help to strengthen our economy, and ultimately, our nation. Limiting so much to theory in classrooms here will be detrimental—even to theoretical materials, eventually (revisionism, social sensitivities, etc.).
As for global and conglomerate interests using environmentalism, “property values,” etc., to prevent competition on local levels, I’ve personally met them (their relatives, employees, other associates) in commissioners’ meetings here and there—sometimes very unpleasant experiences (videos of all in favor of new, small producers, threats of lawsuits, other threats). There are zoning ordinances against any manufacturing, no matter how small, even in many very unpopulated and remote counties. That’s only one socialist obstacle against such business.
Socialism is a tool of those who want to use government for control over others for various reasons. It isn’t administered by rednecks or folks in slums. Thus, its very deceptive and multi-partisan nature in politics. Many interests use it, and not all of them ostensibly so.
All very true
Some of my favorite employers said something to the effect, “Competition is healthy for business and good for the economy.” They occasionally even bought from each other in order to more quickly serve customers. I haven’t heard that from anyone since the ‘70s.
Yep. Big Business now is all about shutting out competition using the power of government.
I think because Chinese companies are tools of their government, there is a sense that we need to have greater cooperation between business and government in this country in order to compete. Where I come from, that is called “Fascism.”
Very well said.
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