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In reply to the discussion: You know what is NOT happening in Baltimore? [View all]Ford_Prefect
(7,927 posts)42. If it really worked that way the prices would actually be lower. the difference is the products cost the same but the
labour and regulatory costs are far lower elsewhere.
Remind me once again how much the CEOs and corporations paid in infrastructure supporting taxes last year? How much in wages to US employees? How much for Employee healthcare, daycare, and such? The enormous profit margin they garner by off-shoring manufacturing allows them to still profit enough to buy the US House and Senate, and the Supreme Court, along with many State Houses and Legislatures. I know the last one well because they own 85% of the Montana legislature, The Governor, both Congressmen and one Senator.
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I mean...it wouldn't be a bridge anymore. It would be an enormous barrier that could not serve any use.
WhiskeyGrinder
Mar 26
#19
The original was designed to withstand the impact of a Boeing 707 departing JFK
jmowreader
Mar 28
#54
American Consumers don't. American Corporations do. Ask the CEO how many containers paid for his Mercedes, his yacht,
Ford_Prefect
Mar 26
#12
If it really worked that way the prices would actually be lower. the difference is the products cost the same but the
Ford_Prefect
Mar 26
#42
It's up to the US Coast Guard & local harbor Masters to decide when tugboats are required
EX500rider
Mar 26
#37