It really is so sad to see the manufacturing jobs lost. Just 2 weeks ago, I covered the closing of Maytag's home location - the 100-plus yr old company was founded in Newton, Iowa & supplied jobs for thousands & Maytag gave back so much to that community. Whirlpool bought them out & closed the Newton plant - but will continue to use the Maytag name & the Lonely Repair Man! But to talk to the people affected by the closing was so hard. (It was so heart-tugging to see the make shift memorial they created outside the gates of the company - many leaving their work boots on their final day.)
Probably one of the most alarming things that John Ratzenberger says in the video is something like he predicts within 12 yrs the US will be a 3rd world country - classified that way because in 3rd world countries there is no middle class - just those in poverty & the rich. That is scary.
It is really scary to see how much control we are giving to these other countries!! And the scary thing is how, do I as one person change that?? Especially, the control we are giving to China. I recently bought some socks and when I got them home I noticed they were made in Pakistan - and I thought well that's good - we're trying to help them get on their feet - but really I should be looking for American made products.
Patti & Jack I totally agree with you, we need more American products & factories & business owners who aren't just looking at the immediate bottom line, but are focused the long-term future of our country. It's of course interesting to be in Iowa right now with the parade of presidential candidates camping out here awaiting our Jan. 3 caucus - it's interesting to hear which ones are willing to address these issues - but will anyone do anything about this major matter once they get to the White House?? |