Originally Posted by Caymus (Post 2385511)

So, Boeing machinists will not be getting the 38% pay increase(over 4 years) or the $12,000 signing bonus?

Originally Posted by SoCalGal (Post 2385520)

Richard Nixon: His visit to China in 1972 was crucial in thawing U.S.-China relations after years of isolation. While this opened diplomatic channels, it was more about normalizing relations rather than directly promoting trade.

Jimmy Carter: He furthered the normalization process by officially establishing diplomatic relations with China in 1979, which facilitated increased trade but was more about political engagement.

Bill Clinton: He played a significant role in the normalization of trade relations with China, especially by signing into law the U.S.-China Relations Act in 2000, which paved the way for China's entry into the WTO in December 2001. However, this was more about facilitating China's integration into global trade frameworks rather than initiating China's trade engagement.

Originally Posted by eyc234 (Post 2385562)

Without all wages going up how is anyone going to afford these no existent American made products. The last time the US hit China as stated and stopped buying Soybeans from the US the US government had to give farmer $18 billion to keep them from going under. That money was our tax money that should never have been needed to prop up farmers. On top of all this we would not have enough workers to fill half the new jobs that would come back to America.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2385589)

As I understand it, the Florida minimum wage is $13 per hour plus the FICA taxes of about 7 percent, so a migrant worker makes about $30K per year. Also, the employer must offer affordable health insurance for the worker as per the ACA law. Are you suggesting that employers are not compling with these requirements?

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2385658)

We should take the worst repeat offender criminal American citizens, strip them of their citizenship, and deport them.

We also should stop restricting women's rights to their bodily autonomy. If a woman doesn't want to breed, she should be allowed to - not breed. No matter how she ended up pregnant in the first place. HOW - is none of your business. But if the concern is "too many people" then one very obvious solution is to get out of the way of a pregnant female who doesn't want to be pregnant.

Originally Posted by Kelevision (Post 2385681)

No, the US is not at full employment:

Unemployment rate
In October 2024, the unemployment rate was 4.1%, which is higher than the 3.8% rate a year earlier.

Prime-age workers
The employment rate for prime-age workers (25–54 years old) was 80.6% in January 2024, which is below its peak of 81.9% in April 2000.

Long-term unemployed
The number of long-term unemployed (those jobless for 27 weeks or more) was 1.6 million in October 2024, which is up from 1.3 million a year earlier.

The US government is committed to full employment, and the government is empowered to achieve this goal

As for the envy of the world…….we definitely aren’t that


Quality of Life…

Beyond the essential ideas of broad access to food, housing, quality education, health care and employment, quality of life also may include intangibles such as job security, political stability, individual freedom and environmental quality. Through all phases of life, these countries are seen as treating their citizens well.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-cou...uality-of-life

Best countries to live for quality of life…..

1. Denmark
2. Sweden
3. Switzerland
4. Norway
5. Canada
6. Finland
7. Germany
8. Australia
9. Netherlands
10.New Zealand
11. UK
12. Austria
13. Belgium
14. Japan
15. Ireland
16. France
17. Luxembourg
18. Spain
19. Iceland
20. Portugal
21. Italy
22. UNITED STATES….
23. Singapore
24. Poland
25. South Korea
26 China

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2385904)

As to the 1st sentence.......I believe that we have too many citizens. I would put all repeat offenders in jail. And for illegal offenders, after the jail term, I would deport them. That way it would discourage people from entering the county illegally. People that want to come to the US are hurt by the illegals as well as the long time US residents. As to the 2nd paragraph, I DEFINITELY believe in a woman's right to CHOOSE. When we do otherwise we are losing a GREAT resource. That of 55% of the US population.....women.

Originally Posted by biker1 (Post 2385906)

That is nonsensical. If an illegal alien is arrested, he/she should be deported on the spot. Why would you waste the costs of a trial and incarceration on anyone who has been found to be in the country illegally.