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malaise

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66. He did more than that

Reply to Bear Creek (Reply #64)

Fri Dec 9, 2016, 12:17 PM

Dec 2016

He turned citizens into consumers and society into a marketplace - their aim is to destroy the public good

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There is only one reason why corporations have moved overseas [View all] malaise Dec 2016 OP

So right you are madokie Dec 2016 #1

Good morning my brother malaise Dec 2016 #2

And a good morning to you madokie Dec 2016 #3

and a good K&R to everyone; with another reason corporations moved overseas... Jeffersons Ghost Dec 2016 #34

So true Richard D Dec 2016 #41

Even Qingdao has become polluted. pangaia Dec 2016 #47

The Republican plan to bring those jobs back? yallerdawg Dec 2016 #4

also, the idiots will have to reduce polkution standards. Jeffersons Ghost Dec 2016 #35

A National Right to Work Law? They have wanted this since the 30's and FDR INdemo Dec 2016 #36

Right wingers never cite cheap labor as a reason. They stick to taxes and regulations as the reason. Trust Buster Dec 2016 #5

You hit the nail right on the head. It is about paying people the least. kwassa Dec 2016 #14

And that includes the ReTHUGs who are being stiffedby said corporations malaise Dec 2016 #23

I must know different Republicans IronLionZion Dec 2016 #48

Then Bear Creek Dec 2016 #68

The US govt has also encouraged companies to move operations to countries for geopolitical reasons FarCenter Dec 2016 #6

Exactly!!! Placing tentacles in other countries. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2016 #8

That's true as well malaise Dec 2016 #24

Exactly, Malaise! It's runaway capitalism in full swing with minimal checks and balances, and often RKP5637 Dec 2016 #7

You nailed it malaise Dec 2016 #65

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, panader0 Dec 2016 #9

All this is true, and... CincyDem Dec 2016 #10

Well the view is that there is no need to train your own when malaise Dec 2016 #25

Trump ignores that Corporate Boards can be sued if they don't investigate this option to save costs TheBlackAdder Dec 2016 #11

Cheaper labor treestar Dec 2016 #12

That's why cheap oil is so important... Wounded Bear Dec 2016 #19

It's also because of scale. Yavin4 Dec 2016 #13

No, there's more. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2016 #15

Carrier told their workers they're moving the jobs for cheaper wages. SunSeeker Dec 2016 #17

And they aren't being entirely honest. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2016 #38

And why does outsourcing jobs keep their stock options strong? Because it brings down costs. SunSeeker Dec 2016 #44

Oh, for fuck's sake. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2016 #54

I read it. I just don't think it proves your point. SunSeeker Dec 2016 #60

I agree with many of the reasons 2naSalit Dec 2016 #16

Very important malaise Dec 2016 #26

Tell me about it. 2naSalit Dec 2016 #32

Greed is a powerful force, all right, but it's lots more complicated than you suggest. MrModerate Dec 2016 #18

That's exactly it. I get so angry when I hear people blame smirkymonkey Dec 2016 #20

Because the corporate-owned media rammed in the "Unleash the power of the free market" ... Aimee in OKC Dec 2016 #39

Great links! Thank you! smirkymonkey Dec 2016 #57

I like Thom Hartmann's thoughts: rainy Dec 2016 #21

Absolutely correct malaise Dec 2016 #27

Power and too much money - greed. It corrupts. NRaleighLiberal Dec 2016 #22

They are required, by law, to increase profits ghostsinthemachine Dec 2016 #28

I disagree...embody corporate personhood in the form of the Board and CEO Moostache Dec 2016 #51

Absolutely wrong. CCExile Dec 2016 #58

The original corporate form as licensed by the New York Dutch -- byronius Dec 2016 #29

I know malaise Dec 2016 #55

The only force that could have stopped or slowed this exodus of jobs randr Dec 2016 #30

Steel and tire industries moved to where the markets were Kolesar Dec 2016 #31

K & R 50 Shades Of Blue Dec 2016 #33

It's our duty to revolt. We know the game is rigged in their favor YOHABLO Dec 2016 #37

Amen, brother Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #40

It's greed, more greed and more greed. eom LittleGirl Dec 2016 #42

Now in control,Republicans will be able to lure some Corporations back & make some stay. Sunlei Dec 2016 #43

They wouldn't have to provide any health insurance IronLionZion Dec 2016 #45

DJIA soaring on its way to biggest crash known to mankind. n/t SleeplessinSoCal Dec 2016 #46

DJIA has nothing to do with the 99%. nt raccoon Dec 2016 #53

Those that didn't enticed cheap workers to come in illegally to bust unions rurallib Dec 2016 #49

Excellent point malaise Dec 2016 #62

I was going to say that the only reason is that.. ananda Dec 2016 #50

Truth you speak. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2016 #52

And they are addicted to their wealth. No amount is too much for them. Initech Dec 2016 #56

More more more malaise Dec 2016 #61

amen sister! spanone Dec 2016 #59

That sums it up... Mike Nelson Dec 2016 #63

Ronald Reagan Bear Creek Dec 2016 #64

He did more than that malaise Dec 2016 #66

Yes indeed Bear Creek Dec 2016 #67

It's hilarious malaise Dec 2016 #69