China Esquire

Got to love the AFL-CIO’s hand in American politics.  Normally, I couldn’t care all that much about what the unions say during the presidential politics season because they don’t say anything interesting.  (around these parts in San Francisco, the unions end up being more of a nuisance because of periodic picketing and because many of my friends in management complain that they have these employees also have the worst work ethic)  So surprise surprise when I saw this CNN blog post today.  Apparently, 50,000 of these things are going out today.

So does anyone really believe that John McCain is sending 2.3 million jobs to China?  That seriously has to be one of the most ignorant views that you can take.  Does any really believe that Barack Obama, rockstar he may be, can bring those jobs back to America?  Sorry, they are gone.  The global village concept may not be in full swing, but multinational corporations know better than to bring jobs back to America.  If not China, there’s always Vietnam, India, etc.  Sourcing is cheaper.  Period.  (okay, not always, but usually)  No president is going to change this trend anytime soon.  Either McCain or Obama.  (sorry folks)  I’ve always said its up to the people in the U.S. to learn value added services and industries.  And that is in fact what has happened over the years as a result of this global sourcing move.  And so I just had to laugh at this ad because I found it so absurd.

What is more disturbing?  Some of the comments that appeared on the post.  Let me quote some:

expose the fruad Mcempty suit for the fool he is.
All for shipping American jobs abroad.
he and his wife have gained millions from selling American jobs.

THANKS AFL-CIO!!!! Keep up the great work and just think you didn’t even have to sink to the repuglicans low and lie, you just simply told the truth. hahahahahah
And john williams san diego, ca. – don’t forget bushy and cheyney and keating 5 (mccainy)

I don’t know why anyone would believe this frankly.  But then again, this is America.  At least many commenters did appear to understand economics:

Haha. Are they serious? One man is to blame for the loss of 2.3 million jobs to China? And that one man is a Republican Senator from Arizona!?! Pfftbahahaha. I wouldn’t expect anyone in the AFL-CIO to understand global economics but come on. If someone is offering to do a service cheaper and more efficient wouldn’t you go to them? It’s why people shop at Wal-mart and not at the cute mom and pop store on the corner. Give me a break. “They took our jobs!”.

And another:

WOW, implementing trade aggreements = job losses. That’s one hell of a conclusion.

DHL maybe chinese, but uh, I don’t see chinese people dropping off packages at my door.

Jobs go overseas because American Unions push them away. That’s right, the truth hurts. Unions might offer some protection to the average worker, but it also keeps the productivity down for employers. 10% of the hardworkers carry the load of the 90% that are slackers. Employers are forced to cater to the lowest demominator and the only person that really gains from it is the slackers and the union bosses.

Well, if American voters look dumb to you in China, perhaps it’s because they may be…  I think I will move back to law and business again tomorrow.

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