I just solved the world's problems. This idea will blow your mind.
There is no doubt that unions have been a gigantic boon for the rights of workers. But it's also true that some unions have negotiated themselves such good deals that many companies said screw it and moved their operation to another country where labor is cheap.
So given the presence of so many multi-national corporations, what labor needs is multi-national unions.
If you think we need a minimum wage here, think how workers in Mexico or India feel.
Saturday, June 04, 2016
Two Types of Republican in 2016
In 2016 there are two types of republicans: racists and people who tolerate racists.
Before you jump down my throat, think through the logic of this.
None of my friends who still remain true to the Republican party in 2016 are racists. But none deny that there are racist overtones in today's Republican party. And given the current nominee, they are no longer just overtones. The party of Lincoln, who appealed to our "better angles", is now appealing to our worst prejudices. And all of my Republican friends acknowledge this. Even Paul Ryan describes Trump's behavior as the "textbook definition of racism".
But they are still voting Trump.
The reason I quit the Republican party is primarily because of the racism and bigotry.I like small government. I support fewer regulations. I like low taxes. I don't think the middle class suffers because rich people are evil. And I'm not a huge fan of Hillary. In other words, I agree with a large part of Republican thinking.
I can tolerate Hillary but I just can't tolerate racism and bigotry.
Before you jump down my throat, think through the logic of this.
None of my friends who still remain true to the Republican party in 2016 are racists. But none deny that there are racist overtones in today's Republican party. And given the current nominee, they are no longer just overtones. The party of Lincoln, who appealed to our "better angles", is now appealing to our worst prejudices. And all of my Republican friends acknowledge this. Even Paul Ryan describes Trump's behavior as the "textbook definition of racism".
But they are still voting Trump.
The reason I quit the Republican party is primarily because of the racism and bigotry.I like small government. I support fewer regulations. I like low taxes. I don't think the middle class suffers because rich people are evil. And I'm not a huge fan of Hillary. In other words, I agree with a large part of Republican thinking.
I can tolerate Hillary but I just can't tolerate racism and bigotry.
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