If I had a million dollars, I would support the economy....unfortunately it would probably all be in Vegas over the course of 5 days and most likely to people not reporting taxes on their activity....shit, even then I woudn't be supporting it so, oh well.
No wonder our taxes are so high...maybe they SHOULD outsorce. 60-70 just out of college with no practical experience is a fucking joke; and I WAS in the military...I don't remember getting paid that much to get shot at.
You're not so far from wrong....In the fastener industry for example; many domestic fastener manufactures were put out of business due to outsourcing to places like Taiwan, China and India (believe it or not). They could do it cheaper and faster, however the lead time is longer because of transportation. BUT...the fastener distributors to the OEM's like Harley, Mercury, Kohler, Honeywell, Ford, Chrysler, GM (you get the idea) all benefited, as well as the businesses they supply. I would agree it's a delicate balance but the US still holds the upper hand in most markets as we tend to set the pace on the global market and pace is everything. I would not be willing (as a politician) to sacrifice a trade treaty that favors my country with immediate jobs in an election year that will eventually die because of a trade union dispute anyway before I even go for re-election.
Hey, I would tend to think that the US sells more hamburgers and hotdogs now than we do steel doors and bumpers for cars...hell, everything is plastic now so I wouldn't be too quick to jump off of the ketchup wagon just yet.
The motivation to lower costs would be market share. Would you rather have (as a CEO) 10% of the market at 60% mark up or 50% of the market at 40%? I don't know what the actual costs or mark ups are, however it's still a motivating factor.
Jesus Christ.....why do most people make the 'car' analogy on these threads?! Shit, it's starting to piss me off. What you're ultimately referring to is the FINANCING of the car; the actual car has nothing to do with anything else that you would otherwise finance. Why not a refrigerator or washing machine? How about a boat or a home? Better yet, a Lamborghini....oh wait......crap.
Unless the person you're speaking to (especially a woman) is a math major or PhD...then maybe you'd finally score. It's not like the majority of the Slashdot crowd hangs out with Buttstreet Boys fans or crack addicts......or do we? OOPS
How about not carrying the RIAA's product? Then you would not have to worry about getting fucked over; like the artists that actually create the music. **SIGH**, I guess as a 'RETAILER' you don't give a shit about THAT now, do you. I also guess it's all for one and YOU'RE the one. A lost sale is a lost sale because you don't carry the Buttstreet Boys but don't cry because you're in the REAL business world. Consumers vote with their dollars and realistically could not care less if you get screwed. People's lives are getting fucked with because of the business ideologies of a company you do NOT have to do business with, regardless of your moral belief that downloading is 'stealing', which I guess in essance is you too...right? Maybe there are some other people on the planet who need to grow up besides myself but hey, it's just a thought.
Comparing being a student to being a lawyer; now THAT'S a new one. As far as my lawyer passing ANY savings on to me...that's just a bigger joke. You get what you pay for, granted...but I highly doubt that ANY professional is worth $3000 per hour; especially in this case.
What it sounds like to me (based on your post) is that some people need to pass away before trying something new. No disrespect towards your mother intended...just the scope of the idea.
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If I had a million dollars, I would support the economy....unfortunately it would probably all be in Vegas over the course of 5 days and most likely to people not reporting taxes on their activity....shit, even then I woudn't be supporting it so, oh well.
No wonder our taxes are so high...maybe they SHOULD outsorce. 60-70 just out of college with no practical experience is a fucking joke; and I WAS in the military...I don't remember getting paid that much to get shot at.
You mean ketchup doesn't last forever? No wonder I get that watery stuff on the top. Crap, I better check my fridge...
No, your attitude is what makes it inevitable that a company will realize that YOUR job is sooner, rather than later.
You're not so far from wrong....In the fastener industry for example; many domestic fastener manufactures were put out of business due to outsourcing to places like Taiwan, China and India (believe it or not). They could do it cheaper and faster, however the lead time is longer because of transportation. BUT...the fastener distributors to the OEM's like Harley, Mercury, Kohler, Honeywell, Ford, Chrysler, GM (you get the idea) all benefited, as well as the businesses they supply. I would agree it's a delicate balance but the US still holds the upper hand in most markets as we tend to set the pace on the global market and pace is everything. I would not be willing (as a politician) to sacrifice a trade treaty that favors my country with immediate jobs in an election year that will eventually die because of a trade union dispute anyway before I even go for re-election.
Hey, I would tend to think that the US sells more hamburgers and hotdogs now than we do steel doors and bumpers for cars...hell, everything is plastic now so I wouldn't be too quick to jump off of the ketchup wagon just yet.
The motivation to lower costs would be market share. Would you rather have (as a CEO) 10% of the market at 60% mark up or 50% of the market at 40%? I don't know what the actual costs or mark ups are, however it's still a motivating factor.
I guess the disposal method for top-secret must be thermo-nuclear. I knew there was a reason for all that testing.
Peace and dignity; now THERE'S a new one.
Wow....that was a lot of words.
I know; left wing=gay.
I apologize for my earlier post. You're right...I should email the host when a problem is evident. Again, I apologize.
Yes I am...and it wasn't IE....fuckwit.
OOH you hit a nerve! I too wish LA would just die....
Oh, the old 'daughter before she dies' ploy....nice.
The last time I visited your site I got redirected into a pop-up loop where I had to kill my browser. Never again.
Just a question: define natural rights....that's what Osama is fighting for.
Jesus Christ.....why do most people make the 'car' analogy on these threads?! Shit, it's starting to piss me off. What you're ultimately referring to is the FINANCING of the car; the actual car has nothing to do with anything else that you would otherwise finance. Why not a refrigerator or washing machine? How about a boat or a home? Better yet, a Lamborghini....oh wait......crap.
Unless the person you're speaking to (especially a woman) is a math major or PhD...then maybe you'd finally score. It's not like the majority of the Slashdot crowd hangs out with Buttstreet Boys fans or crack addicts......or do we? OOPS
How about not carrying the RIAA's product? Then you would not have to worry about getting fucked over; like the artists that actually create the music. **SIGH**, I guess as a 'RETAILER' you don't give a shit about THAT now, do you. I also guess it's all for one and YOU'RE the one. A lost sale is a lost sale because you don't carry the Buttstreet Boys but don't cry because you're in the REAL business world. Consumers vote with their dollars and realistically could not care less if you get screwed. People's lives are getting fucked with because of the business ideologies of a company you do NOT have to do business with, regardless of your moral belief that downloading is 'stealing', which I guess in essance is you too...right? Maybe there are some other people on the planet who need to grow up besides myself but hey, it's just a thought.
Exactly....didn't the 9/11 use box cutters to hijack planes?
WRONG. Re-evaluate your (home, life, auto) insurance policies over the last 5 years. Unless you made a claim, I bet they went up. Why?
Approved by the judge....right. Was he/she not a lawyer once?
Comparing being a student to being a lawyer; now THAT'S a new one. As far as my lawyer passing ANY savings on to me...that's just a bigger joke. You get what you pay for, granted...but I highly doubt that ANY professional is worth $3000 per hour; especially in this case.
What it sounds like to me (based on your post) is that some people need to pass away before trying something new. No disrespect towards your mother intended...just the scope of the idea.