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Friday, December 12, 2008 12:00 AM

The Republican economic recovery plan

When all else fails, declare war on the working class.

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  • Friday, December 12, 2008 10:35 AM

    Southern Workers

    Don't they realize the reason they are making even $24 an hour is because their companies are forced to compete, somewhat, with the Big Three"? What do they think will happen when this backstop is gone? What will happen when China starts making autos for a fraction of what they can make them for?

    I realize everyone wants to protect their own interests but they need to understand while someone else's throat is cut today the knife will most likely soon be at their throat. They'll get no sympathy from me.

    I remember during the 90's when call centers were being relocated in the south because labor was "cheaper" there. They are now in India, does anyone see a pattern?

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