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originally posted by: Zanti Misfit
a reply to: CynConcepts
The Trouble with Libertarian's is that they Do Not Appeal to the Masses with their Self Centered Ideology . This take it or Leave it Mentality assures that a Libertarian will Never hold the Highest Office in the Land . Libertarian's cannot Politically Evolve from their Base Beliefs , and are Doomed to Political Oblivion because of that .
originally posted by: John_Rodger_Cornman
originally posted by: Zanti Misfit
a reply to: CynConcepts
The Trouble with Libertarian's is that they Do Not Appeal to the Masses with their Self Centered Ideology . This take it or Leave it Mentality assures that a Libertarian will Never hold the Highest Office in the Land . Libertarian's cannot Politically Evolve from their Base Beliefs , and are Doomed to Political Oblivion because of that .
Why do you think libertarians are self-centered?
originally posted by: BatheInTheFountain
originally posted by: John_Rodger_Cornman
originally posted by: Zanti Misfit
a reply to: CynConcepts
The Trouble with Libertarian's is that they Do Not Appeal to the Masses with their Self Centered Ideology . This take it or Leave it Mentality assures that a Libertarian will Never hold the Highest Office in the Land . Libertarian's cannot Politically Evolve from their Base Beliefs , and are Doomed to Political Oblivion because of that .
Why do you think libertarians are self-centered?
I actually registered Libertarian Party, but left quick, though I identify as a Libertarian in philosophy.I actually confirmed the fine print of the party platform which IS a Pro Open Border/Pro Amnesty platform.
Until they change that, they won't get me back, and they will NOT get my vote. No matter who runs.
Wages would much higher in the construction sectors, and the labor sectors in general (im talking double or triple) if not for all the illegal competition.
Generally, people can't live off the wages that those construction companies are willing to pay.
originally posted by: Gothmog
a reply to: tothetenthpower
Generally, people can't live off the wages that those construction companies are willing to pay.
The average pay of a construction worker has went down over the past 10 years or more. Care to guess why ? The original poster I replied to , stated the reason rather accurately. And you backed it up as well.
originally posted by: Gothmog
a reply to: tothetenthpower
Sorry , please try again . I have plenty of friends and family who were in the business prior to 2000 . Once upon a time , you could make a good living hanging sheet-rock or even painting.Brick-laying payed dang good . Not so much anymore. And since the great bust in the housing bubble in 2008 , the situation has deteriorated even further.
But , I kinda stray from the original OP.
Peace. signing off to actually sign off from work. Time for a little relaxation , coffee , and "Dying Light" on PC
originally posted by: Zanti Misfit
a reply to: CynConcepts
The Trouble with Libertarian's is that they Do Not Appeal to the Masses with their Self Centered Ideology . This take it or Leave it Mentality assures that a Libertarian will Never hold the Highest Office in the Land . Libertarian's cannot Politically Evolve from their Base Beliefs , and are Doomed to Political Oblivion because of that .
originally posted by: tothetenthpower
a reply to: Gothmog
It's not technically competition. That would imply a level playing field between both parties, and that's not the case.
Generally, people can't live off the wages that those construction companies are willing to pay.
Illegals can, since they don't pay taxes and misc. government fees. The cost of living vs wages is completely out of proportion and is part of this problem. Obviously so is illegal immigration and that needs to stop.
But they aren't competing for your jobs, they are taking the ones you aren't willing to do, because the company won't pay you what need to make a decent living and support your family.
Fix the wages issue, fix this problem too.
~Tenth