• ThanksObama@sh.itjust.works
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    1 day ago

    Even if manufacturers brought jobs back from overseas, who the fuck is going to do them? We already have a labor shortage coming as the boomers are hitting peak retirement and the commander in queef won’t let anyone in without money.

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      Let’s not forget the very real fact that exports are a major part of demand. Imports are a big part of supply. It’s econ 101. Tarrifs disrupt both. It’s… Not a good idea, ever.

      It isn’t rocket science. Its so dull and dumb it was literally the background to Ben Stein’s “Anyone… Anyone…?” Bit from Ferris Bullers Day Off.

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        21 hours ago

        How is a “labor shortage” a bad thing? You can ask for more pay

        Asked and answered.

        What the oligarchs want is slaves, not empowered workers who know their worth.