Well said, at least not hiring in this country. The GOP is content to blame it on Obama but it started some time ago when employers started to export jobs throughout the world. Most things you buy are made by employees elsewhere. Apple makes its IPad in China.
We have to find a way for Americans to compete in the world's Darwinian economy before we descent into another 3rd world country with labor rates and pollution. It isn't just taxes, GE pays no taxes. It isn't just unions, IBM is not unionized.
I've worked in factories at jobs involving hard labor ~ and it was no fun. Other than having employment and the income that came with it I was glad to see those jobs disappear ~ and they didn't go to Mexico or China.
BTW, China has this same problem with modern manufacturing capability ~ it employs a lot fewer people than meets the need for jobs. But, fur shur, they are not giving up any of the new methods .