Zack KanterVerified account

@RyanJanoch I think infrastructure spending often comes down to what someone wants (or owes) as a pet project rather than something we need.

@zackkanter too often that is true. Also "shovel ready" likely was tabled when prioritizing spending before. Why does cash influx free it?

@RyanJanoch @zackkanter building automated ports would be worthwhile use of govt funds. Only need $5B to do the whole country.

@typesfast @zackkanter economic impact on whole country plus safety and efficiency improvements makes too much sense

@typesfast @zackkanter Is the fight vs automated ports like the fight against containers originally in NY/NJ? Will private co have to fund?

@RyanJanoch @zackkanter same fight yes, private companies ready and willing to fund if a settlement can be reached with displaced unions

@typesfast @RyanJanoch but seriously...what about building 1 automated port in a less-than-ideal but non-unionized location?

@zackkanter @RyanJanoch the unions claim every inch of US coastline