[Modernman]

These out-sourced jobs would be excellent for the uneducated welfare bums who say they cant find work, so they must suck off of working taxpayers.

Economists believe that a certain percentage of the workforce (maybe 1-2%) is so useless and unproductive, that it's cheaper for society to pay their unemployment benefits since they are actually a net drain on an employer who is unfortunate enough to give them a job. They actually decrease productivity and increase costs so much when they are working, that it's cheaper to keep them on the dole.

[Monty22]

"Economists believe that a certain percentage of the workforce (maybe 1-2%) is so useless and unproductive, that it's cheaper for society to pay their unemployment benefits since they are actually a net drain on an employer who is unfortunate enough to give them a job. They actually decrease productivity and increase costs so much when they are working, that it's cheaper to keep them on the dole."

Well, that's kinder than what Hitler wanted to do with those types.

[WilliamofCarmichael]

Never thought I see it revealed that Hillary and Thomas Friedman are heroes. :>)

According to the WSJ (Daniel Henninger) Hillary defended outsourcing against Lou Dobbs' criticism of Tata Consultancy in Buffalo by saying, "I know they outsource jobs," the senator replied with the patience of Job, "but they've brought jobs to Buffalo. You know, outsourcing does work both ways."

"I'm not in favor of putting up fences around the country," said the Senator.

So, free traders have new champions? That's good.

Free traders, please ask your champions the following. If American corporations must outsource to stay competitive and/or to find competent workers how do companies like Tata, European companies, and Japanese companies make it here when they "outsource" to us? Like, that's good. Almost everone agrees that even the lowly "disgusting" factory jobs outsourced here are good. No one can answer that question without becoming a whirling dervish, I bet.

[gitmo]

Economists believe that a certain percentage of the workforce (maybe 1-2%) is so useless and unproductive, that it's cheaper for society to pay their unemployment benefits since they are actually a net drain on an employer who is unfortunate enough to give them a job. They actually decrease productivity and increase costs so much when they are working, that it's cheaper to keep them on the dole.

Where did this statement come from? I can't see an employer keeping on a "worker" who is a net drain on the company. Why keep them on the payroll?? Put their derriers out the front door. If someone is able to work, but chooses not to work, they shouldn't be paid by the government, by charities, or by businesses.

[Iron Matron]

They actually decrease productivity and increase costs so much when they are working, that it's cheaper to keep them on the dole.


I know the kind of employee you are talking about. I also believe it is a ruse they use to stay on welfare. So, the solution would be to Let. Them. Starve. The haves should not be forced to pay for the ever-lazy have nots!