One of the best articles I’ve read in a long time. A very valid point is made that blue collar manufacturing is not coming back. I am in my 50’s and have worked a blue collar job in manufacturing for the same company for 30 years. The pay and benefits are excellent, but the work is physically demanding and dirty. My employer is now confronting a problem that we’ve never had before. As older workers retire, we can’t find young people who want to do this type of work. Our customers and suppliers are dealing with the same issue. The fact that the younger generations don’t aspire to a career in manufacturing is going to be a huge impediment to a manufacturing renaissance in this country.
As long as the donations allow for politicians to win over reason, any and all political shibboleths will continue, until either the incumbent is turned out or turns over a new leaf and accepts the reality of the
What a great article. Thank you for educating me. One small typo nit - “Liberals aren’t aloud…” should be “allowed”. But, of course you knew that. Thanks again. Great writing!
One of the best articles I’ve read in a long time. A very valid point is made that blue collar manufacturing is not coming back. I am in my 50’s and have worked a blue collar job in manufacturing for the same company for 30 years. The pay and benefits are excellent, but the work is physically demanding and dirty. My employer is now confronting a problem that we’ve never had before. As older workers retire, we can’t find young people who want to do this type of work. Our customers and suppliers are dealing with the same issue. The fact that the younger generations don’t aspire to a career in manufacturing is going to be a huge impediment to a manufacturing renaissance in this country.
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As long as the donations allow for politicians to win over reason, any and all political shibboleths will continue, until either the incumbent is turned out or turns over a new leaf and accepts the reality of the
situation.
"Is Neo-Liberalism Over" gave me greater insight into this issue. I appreciate these brilliant and timely observations.
What a great article. Thank you for educating me. One small typo nit - “Liberals aren’t aloud…” should be “allowed”. But, of course you knew that. Thanks again. Great writing!