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Of course, the reason American workers’ wages are so low in the first place is because of the Democrats' policies on immigration. Republicans might want to point that out.
Since the late 1960s, the Democrats have been dumping about a million low-skilled immigrants on the country every year, driving down wages, especially at the lower end of the spectrum.
According to Harvard economist George Borjas, our immigration policies have reduced American wages by $402 billion a year -- while increasing profits for employers by $437 billion a year. (That's minus what they have to pay to the government in taxes to support their out-of-work former employees. Of course, we're all forced to share that tax burden.)
America has a strong manufacturing and construction base, which has fueled the middle class for generations.
The .gov allowed 17,000,000 illegal low wage workers to come in, didn't actually enforce immigration laws, and caused the collapse of middle class living.
I am a true believer in the capitalist economy, it works if properly utilized.
However, according to free market economics, add ALOT of any resource, no matter its value, and the price plummets.
Now over then last 20 years the .gov has allowed( I say this because no other nation on earth would let this happen, as economic ruin for the middle class is the only outcome, obviously. And no other nation on earth has allowed this, at any single time in recorded history because of the outcome) 17,000,000 low wage illegal immigrants to come to America and undercut the workers, driving down their wages, even as corporate profits rose to never before seen heights.
the2ofusr1
reply to post by oblvion
The truth has a way of sounding the same ....If you have been following the story at Climate audit about Michael Mann you would soon notice that even a lie can sound like the truth ....peace
aboutface
OOOO-weeee! You were doing fine until your conclusion which is to point out that the so-called useless drivel se spills out is inspired by your writings. Nighty-night now. You'll see things more clearly after a good sleep.
grandmakdw
You should be proud.
You created a meme!!!
Many times I hope my posts will become meme's that end up influencing people far and wide.
One of the reasons I do a lot of posting on ATS is to hopefully start memes.
Don't despair, don't think this is a bad thing.
You got your opinion out to the world!
Is the point getting credit for it, or having people understand what you understand and see what you see?
It has always been my contention that one person CAN change the world. starting a meme that travels is proof.
You made a difference, be proud, not angry.
Also, realize the media, the government, spies all lurk and get ideas from us, don't ever think this is a quiet little forum with no influence, They lurk they listen and sometimes they learn.
cosmicexplorer
reply to post by oblvion
There have been countless times ive seen a thread on ats for about a week only to see a similar story end up mainstream...what is interesting about it is its usually a topic that I wouldnt expect to end up in the mainstream media...I have no doubt they read forums like ats.....we are basically the best open source intelligence agency in the world...plus we can add human intelligence factors considering many of members can be eye witnesses to what is going on. We gather so much information for free...im sure even intelligence officers from many countries read these boards as well..
aboutface
reply to post by oblvion
I said it was 'so-called drivel' because I don't listen to her at all. Saw her once as a guest and that was enough for me.
jtma508
If Ann Coulter ever repeated anything I said I'd have to take a week-long shower. She's the primary reason industrial grade wood-chippers were invented.