[carton253]

He didn't say that... he was using the technical field as an example and nothing more. He used the technical field to illustrate the unemployed worker training program. That's it.

So, please don't over-react to this article. The President has been taken out of context. (more so than usual)

[dirtboy]

He used the technical field to illustrate the unemployed worker training program. That's it. So, please don't over-react to this article

So let's see how this works. We use tax dollars to train manufacturing workers how to become low-level tech workers ... and then they'll graduate and not be able to get a decent job because they've all been outsourced overseas. So I guess we'll then train them how to be Wal-Mart greeters.

[N3WBI3]

Q Thank you, Mr. President. Staying with that theme, although there are some signs of improvement in the economy, there are sectors in the work force who feel like they're being left behind. They're concerned about jobs going overseas, that technology is taking over jobs. And these people are finding difficulty finding work. And although you're recommitted yourself to your tax cut policy, do you have any ideas or any plans within the administration of what you might do for these people who feel like there are fundamental changes happening in the work force and in the economy?

THE PRESIDENT: Sure. Listen, I fully understand what you're saying. In other words, as technology races through the economy, a lot of times worker skills don't keep up with technological change. And that's a significant issue that we've got to address in the country.

[harpseal]

He didn't say that... he was using the technical field as an example and nothing more. He used the technical field to illustrate the unemployed worker training program. That's it.

So, please don't over-react to this article. The President has been taken out of context. (more so than usual)

It is not over reacting to e-mail GWB on the issue of offshoring any jobs, manufacturing and High Tech. Further the H1B issue should be brought to his attention. recognize that he is a politician with many demands on his time and that he needs to know thatpotential trouble spots are out there. No I do not find any Democrat I would consider voting for but GWB had better address this issue now or feel great diappointment next November.

[familyofman]

"The President has been taken out of context. (more so than usual) "

How many times will this tired old horse of an excuse be trotted out to defend what GWB says. He always says he means what he says - or are we not to believe him?

Another prime example of: start brain before engaging tongue.

I think he meant it - what with him being a free-trader and all.