Why germany is kicking our ass.

Crimson Ghost · 09-16-2010, 12:26 AM

glatt · 09-16-2010, 07:44 AM

Article in the Post this morning is saying that it's more than just labor that makes manufacturing jobs head overseas. Many countries offer subsidies to woo companies . The Post used the example of a LED light bulb manufacturer. This guy from Florida has innovated a new light bulb using LEDs, he's got a small factory in Florida, but is ready to really ramp up production. So he's considering where to open a big new factory. Not only is labor here more expensive in the US, but he's being offered about $4 Million in subsidies by countries like Mexico and China. They are trying to woo him, and the US is offering him pretty much nothing to stay.

Spexxvet · 09-16-2010, 07:53 AM

Modest personal gain doing something that is also good for his country vs greater personal gain doing something that doesn't help his country at all. It's a difficult decision.

Beest · 09-16-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Modest personal gain doing something that is also good for his country vs greater personal gain doing something that doesn't help his country at all. It's a difficult decision.

As a product of the Capatalist system surely the choice is simple.

When he's rich the benefits will trickle down , right?

xoxoxoBruce · 09-16-2010, 11:47 AM

When he's rich, he can piss on everybody else?

09-16-2010, 12:26 AM	#1
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09-16-2010, 07:53 AM	#3
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Modest personal gain doing something that is also good for his country vs greater personal gain doing something that doesn't help his country at all. It's a difficult decision. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

09-16-2010, 11:47 AM	#5
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09-16-2010, 07:44 AM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Article in the Post this morning is saying that it's more than just labor that makes manufacturing jobs head overseas. Many countries offer subsidies to woo companies . The Post used the example of a LED light bulb manufacturer. This guy from Florida has innovated a new light bulb using LEDs, he's got a small factory in Florida, but is ready to really ramp up production. So he's considering where to open a big new factory. Not only is labor here more expensive in the US, but he's being offered about $4 Million in subsidies by countries like Mexico and China. They are trying to woo him, and the US is offering him pretty much nothing to stay.

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