The only thing America knows how to manufacture today is outrage.
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Replying to @Molson_Hart
I'm debating whether to respond with the numbers about american manufacturing -- we are making a bunch of things -- or if you're just making a point and know the truth.. hmm...
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Replying to @mgirdley
I have some weak spots around electronics manufacturing in the United States, but other than that, I know we’re making stuff. It’s just we’re making a lot less than we used to. I consider my tweet directionally correct.
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Replying to @Molson_Hart
This is a contrary set of data. Production is up. Manufacturing employment is down.pic.twitter.com/iYGhgCWpBQ
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Replying to @mgirdley
Lot of issues with that graph, imho: 1. Starts in a recession ends with a boom 2. It’s domestic manufacturing. Things produced domestically have grown in price more than CPI. 3. Much of what we make domestically, we do because of protectionist policies, ie cars.
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Replying to @Molson_Hart
Yes, not perfect though I think proves the claim we *do* make stuff here. Now, I'd agree we should make more stuff here but I think we all agree on that!
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Replying to @mgirdley
I mean obviously we make stuff here. How could I argue the opposite? But fuck, for real manufacturing gdp to be flat for 20 years in the worlds greatest capitalist country? Something is wrong. And of course look at the employment! Some people can only work those jobs.
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Replying to @Molson_Hart
Well, like any faithful twitter user I was using a lack of nuance in 280 characters to dunk on you! :-) But seriously, I agree that we need to fix it. I don't know how unless we let more smart immigrants here and invest in our workforce skillset in tandem.
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More protectionism would do the trick.
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