It seems that everyone is is on the economic blame game. Americans easily forget the past! When did all this start? Not with President Obama! Not even Bush! Trust me this has been building for years and “we the people” did nothing about it!

Go Back… where were you when Farm Aide was happening? That was a sign that we sold out our farmers! 

Did anyone ever read the Trade Act of 1974, read section 201

“It also gave the President broad authority to counteract injurious and unfair foreign trade practices.”

• “Section 201 of the Act requires the International Trade Commission to investigate petitions filed by domestic industries or workers claiming injury or threat of injury due to expanding imports. Investigations must be completed within 6 months. If such injury is found, restrictive measures may be implemented. Action under Section 201 is allowed under the GATT escape clause, GATT Article XIX. “

Hmm sounds like the auto industry workers of the Big Three United States Auto makers could have used some help from this. How can US auto mfgs GM, Ford & Chrysler fairly compete with foreign car makers that flooded the market with currently 9 Japanese mfg three of those with sub luxury mfg/ models. Each of these companies flooded the US with models and styles in each category.  Add thast to the rest of the various car mfgs and they did not have an ice berg’s chance in hell!  Where was the fair trade act then to limit their exposure. And I do not want to hear they make a more reliable product! Go around the country and you will see plenty of US vehicles still running. Of couse the industry had the throw away cars and we the consumer wanted to upgrade every few years  and we loved and still do, our big sedans and SUVs even if they are gas hogs! Oh and by the way who recently had a huge recall? Find a Datsun that isn’t rotted away! Not many I am sure.

• The problem is that we let good old blue collar jobs go away either overseas or by way of the computer. Bring those jobs back! People want to work! But most jobs are so computer technical now that the average person even with a general college degree can’t get them. Let the human production lines come back. 
• Another issue is greed. Back theses prices down to a reasonable level.  TV proves you can build a house in seven days for entertainment then you can do it cost effectively for everyone. If you are trying to sell something wouldn’t it be better to lower the price and sell out then to keep the prices high and move no product! People are buying more from the dollar menues, “two for twenty” and “buy one get one free” deals then ever before!  Get the hint!!!
• And last but not least… when Local, State and Federal government representatives tighten their belts, start taking pay cuts, furlough days, pay for their benefits whiel in office and at retirement,  keep only one position and stop acting like they are in a class by themselves, then they can say they are truly one of us! Until then they are not!