Well, the economy was fine - you're problem is that it isn't the 1950s anymore. That is to say, our biggest possible competitor, Europe, isn't recovering from a recent world war, China and India aren't undergoing massive famines, Korea isn't in the midst of a civil war, and Made in Japan is no longer a synonym for cheap junk.
You could have a 90% tax in the 50's simply because there was no place else to go. Try that today and watch your industries and your wealth move off-shore even faster than they are now.
It's better because the states are forced to compete for citizens and businesses, which helps keep government growth in check. Notice which states are growing most rapidly in population and aren't on the brink of bankruptcy.
One thing stood out for me was that of all the nations discussed as possible competitors to the US, China wasn't even mentioned once. This was made less than 30 years ago. Just goes to show you how quickly the unexpected can happen.
I think you're missing the point. The point is experienced Sr. level H1B workers are sometimes classified as Jr. level employees in order to pay them less.
Because we already have plenty of unemployed graduates from law schools, too. What do you think happened to all those smart young people who avoided majoring in STEM fields because they knew they'd be displaced by off-shoring and H1B's?
They're so full of precise specifics that the worker absolutely must have that an American engineer won't be able to fit the bill. Then they hire the H1B from the overseas office that they had in mind in the first place (and who fit the onerous job requirements exactly, strangely enough) and pay him less.
Yep. That's exactly how it works. If you have any doubts about that, watch this.
There are ways around that. Obviously, a Jr. DBA isn't gonna be paid as much as a Sr. DBA. But who's to know if the guy classified as a Jr. DBA is doing work usually done by a Sr. DBA?
de-associate icons with tech and the problem of being out of date goes out of date
I don't think the icons being out of date is even a problem. Even Slashdot uses an antique phonograph with a horn icon to indicate music stories. It's doubtful that any one posting on Slashdot was even born when that tech was common, but everyone recognizes what it means. The important thing is that people associate that image with a particular function. Is anybody actually complaining about not being able to recognize the symbolism of current common icon sets?
And where is corporate speech protected in the Constitution?
Nowhere. But then, neither is anyone else's:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The 1st Amendment simply prohibits Congress from abridging freedom of speech. It makes no distinction as to whether the speech originates from people, corporations, chimpanzees or disembodied spirits. Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech. Period.
Like it or not, there's no such thing as a school that couldn't do a better job educating kids with more money. It does take money to teach kids. The more the better.
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Well, the economy was fine - you're problem is that it isn't the 1950s anymore. That is to say, our biggest possible competitor, Europe, isn't recovering from a recent world war, China and India aren't undergoing massive famines, Korea isn't in the midst of a civil war, and Made in Japan is no longer a synonym for cheap junk.
You could have a 90% tax in the 50's simply because there was no place else to go. Try that today and watch your industries and your wealth move off-shore even faster than they are now.
As soon as a product hits the streets competitors can tear it down and see what makes it tick.
That's why violin makers have been duplicating the Stradivarius for centuries, right?
It's better because the states are forced to compete for citizens and businesses, which helps keep government growth in check. Notice which states are growing most rapidly in population and aren't on the brink of bankruptcy.
If all Yahoo are is a company of cowering cubicle moles, trying not to be noticed and whacked, there's not much she or anyone can do.
I don't know about that. It seems to be working pretty well for IBM.
One thing stood out for me was that of all the nations discussed as possible competitors to the US, China wasn't even mentioned once. This was made less than 30 years ago. Just goes to show you how quickly the unexpected can happen.
I think you're missing the point. The point is experienced Sr. level H1B workers are sometimes classified as Jr. level employees in order to pay them less.
Because we already have plenty of unemployed graduates from law schools, too. What do you think happened to all those smart young people who avoided majoring in STEM fields because they knew they'd be displaced by off-shoring and H1B's?
They're so full of precise specifics that the worker absolutely must have that an American engineer won't be able to fit the bill. Then they hire the H1B from the overseas office that they had in mind in the first place (and who fit the onerous job requirements exactly, strangely enough) and pay him less.
Yep. That's exactly how it works. If you have any doubts about that, watch this.
There are ways around that. Obviously, a Jr. DBA isn't gonna be paid as much as a Sr. DBA. But who's to know if the guy classified as a Jr. DBA is doing work usually done by a Sr. DBA?
I hire H-1Bs, I hire Americans. Whoever is best for the job.
Yeah... I'll bet...
de-associate icons with tech and the problem of being out of date goes out of date
I don't think the icons being out of date is even a problem. Even Slashdot uses an antique phonograph with a horn icon to indicate music stories. It's doubtful that any one posting on Slashdot was even born when that tech was common, but everyone recognizes what it means. The important thing is that people associate that image with a particular function. Is anybody actually complaining about not being able to recognize the symbolism of current common icon sets?
And where is corporate speech protected in the Constitution?
Nowhere. But then, neither is anyone else's:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The 1st Amendment simply prohibits Congress from abridging freedom of speech. It makes no distinction as to whether the speech originates from people, corporations, chimpanzees or disembodied spirits. Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech. Period.
Haven't I seen this post somewhere before?
Like it or not, there's no such thing as a school that couldn't do a better job educating kids with more money. It does take money to teach kids. The more the better.
Two words: Kansas City.
You think Haiti is bad? Check this out - the Vice Guide to travel - Liberia:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
That's some truly ugly shit.
Do I ever have a party for you.
Then let's hurry up and vote in a party that supports space exploration.
And where is the money for that supposed to come from?
Considering China owns 10% of our debt ($800 billion) I wonder if Obama was made an offer he couldn't refuse.
Heh. That offer would have to be a loan. We sure don't have the money to go anywhere ourselves.
Cue the global warming deniers in 3, 2, 1...
It looks like the Warmists have beat them to the punch.
Fuedalism. But that's not stable, either.
Oh, I don't know about that. Feudalism lasted for a thousand years. How's liberal democracy looking after 200 years and some change?
Maybe this would be a good time to re-arm Japan.
init 0 is the same and shorter =P
But it won't be supported on future releases!
You left out their contribution to pharmacology - LSD.
They're already well on the way.
I had the same experience when I went into one to buy a multimeter last week. And unfortunately we don't have a Fry's in my area.