Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

[Joe Contrarian]

Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution

<dl class="related" style="font-size: 9px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> </dl>In 1913, to help meet the growing demand for the Model T, Henry Ford turned his attention to improving the manufacturing processes. The business model Ford developed—production on a grand scale, performed by well-paid workers—spread throughout the world and became the manufacturing standard for everything from vacuum sweepers to cars, and more.



Transforming the Assembly Line

The moving assembly line was perhaps Ford Motor Company's single greatest contribution to the automotive manufacturing process. First implemented at the Highland Park plant in Michigan, the new technique allowed individual workers to stay in one place and perform the same task repeatedly on multiple vehicles that passed by them.

The moving assembly line proved tremendously efficient, helping the company to far surpass the production levels of its competitors while making its vehicles more affordable.

The $5-a-day Workday

After the success of the moving assembly line, Henry Ford had another transformative idea: in January 1914, he startled the world by announcing that Ford Motor Company would pay $5 a day to its workers. The pay increase would also be accompanied by a shorter workday (from nine to eight hours). While this rate didn't automatically apply to every worker, it more than doubled the average autoworker's wage.

While Henry's primary objective was to reduce worker attrition—labor turnover from monotonous assembly line work was high—newspapers from all over the world reported the story as an extraordinary gesture of goodwill.

Thousands of Workers Flock to Detroit

After Ford’s announcement, thousands of prospective workers showed up at the Ford Motor Company employment office. People surged toward Detroit from the American South and the nations of Europe. As expected, employee turnover diminished. And, by creating an eight-hour day, Ford could run three shifts instead of two, increasing productivity.

Henry Ford had reasoned that since it was now possible to build inexpensive cars in volume, more of them could be sold if employees could afford to buy them. The $5 day helped better the lot of all American workers and contributed to the emergence of the American middle class. In the process, Henry Ford had changed manufacturing forever.

http://corporate.ford.com/about-ford/heritage/milestones/5dollaraday/677-5-dollar-a-day

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Easy to pay your employees great wages when the government isn't taxing and regulating you to death and you're not wasting valuable capital fighting greedy Big Labor bullies.

Progressives just don't understand economics! ullhair

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

What the article doesn't mention is that in exchange for those high wages, workers had to meet certain levels of efficiency and productivity, which meant they had to agree to random inspections in their own homes. Today, "progressives" would go screaming to some useless bureaucrat in Washington -- "Workers' rights!!" "Workers' rights!!" -- but in the good ol' days of freedom and true quality under the law, a contract was a contract. The law wasn't 'progressive' -- it didn't pick winners and losers. If you didn't like Mr. Ford's terms, well, you'd have to work for someone else who would tolerate your dysfunctional lifestyle for crappy pay.

Ford also used his company's profits to start an English school teaching language skills, American values and customs, in order to instill a proper worth ethic into his (mostly) immigrant workforce.

Patriots like Henry Ford built America.

Progressives and their union storm troopers are tearing it to shreds!!

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

[SIZE=+1]"Nearly everything in this country is too high priced.[/SIZE][SIZE=+1] The only thing that should be high priced in this country is the man that works. Wages must not come down, they must not even stay on their present level; they must go up. And even that is not sufficient of itself -- we must see to it that the increased wages are not taken away from the people by increased prices that do not represent increased values."[/SIZE]

-- Henry Ford, New York Times, November 22, 1929 (5.0% unemployment)

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Of course, the only way to increase wages is to increase productivity, which Ford did by inventing the assembly line and increasing the number of shifts from two to three.

The result?

Increased profit and productivity for Ford Motor Company + higher wages for his employees
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= Higher volume of cars sold at a reduced price for the consumer.

Win, win and...win. :thumbsup

In 1908, a Model T cost $850. By 1916, they had dropped to $360...less than half with almost 500,000 in production raising the standard of living for everyone who bought one.

That's capitalism.

That's prosperity.

That's freedom.

That's economics.

That's the forgotten story of American Exceptionalism.

NOT this Euro-trash:



And sure as hell NOT this Commie bullshit:

 

[ACCC]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

in the good ol' days of freedom and true quality under the law, a contract was a contract. The law wasn't 'progressive' -- it didn't pick winners and losers.
Progressives and their union storm troopers are tearing it to shreds!!

You act as if the government and the law are more pro-worker than in the past, which is not the case. Labor and employment law is currently more pro-employer than ever. Almost all employment is at-will, meaning that you can be fired at any time for almost any reason (or no reason). With regard to union organizing, corporations now have broad power to engage in coercion and intimidation. Even if employers break the law, there are generally weak or no remedies.

If you want to see more productivity and economic growth, the current legal regime is not the way to go. If employees are allowed to be intimidated and taken advantage of, they will have no loyalty and be less productive. Then the economy will not be as successful.

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

You act as if the government and the law are more pro-worker than in the past, which is not the case. Labor and employment law is currently more pro-employer than ever. Almost all employment is at-will, meaning that you can be fired at any time for almost any reason (or no reason).

Job creators strongly disagree with the above statement and the Obama Depression proves it.

With regard to union organizing, corporations now have broad power to engage in coercion and intimidation. Even if employers break the law, there are generally weak or no remedies.

How can you use words like 'coercion' and 'intimidation' when an employee is free to walk away and find work elsewhere if he/she doesn't accept the terms? Corporations can "coerce" an employee as much as a used car salesman can "coerce" you to buy a lemon. If you don't like your job, then LEAVE. Find a company that's a better fit.

Now, if by "intimidation" you mean giving union bullies a taste of their own medicine, then I completely agree! Henry Ford HATED unions. In the 1930s, he hired a former boxer who formed a squad of thugs to spy, harass and intimidate union goons at his plants. :thumbsup

If you want to see more productivity and economic growth, the current legal regime is not the way to go.

I would agree with you that 100 years of layer upon layer of progressive social democratic capitalism has completely destroyed this economy. This is as true for the guy on the assembly line as much as the man writing his paycheck.

If employees are allowed to be intimidated and taken advantage of, they will have no loyalty and be less productive. Then the economy will not be as successful.

The only intimidation and looting going on right now is in Washington DC.

THROW THE BUMS OUT! :soapbox:

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

You act as if the government and the law are more pro-worker than in the past, which is not the case. Labor and employment law is currently more pro-employer than ever. Almost all employment is at-will, meaning that you can be fired at any time for almost any reason (or no reason). With regard to union organizing, corporations now have broad power to engage in coercion and intimidation. Even if employers break the law, there are generally weak or no remedies.

If you want to see more productivity and economic growth, the current legal regime is not the way to go. If employees are allowed to be intimidated and taken advantage of, they will have no loyalty and be less productive. Then the economy will not be as successful.

You cannot reason with an envious , jealous Canadian Fascist!!It is a waste of time unless you are really bored or have no life like him.Over 30% of the ''new'' jobs out there are through a Temp agency like Manpower who charges the company $16 an hour and pays the employee $ 8 of that making over half the salary for themselves for doing nothing.Fascist's love this crap and will tell you how great it is but never do the job themselves and wonder why their is such a high turnover rate!

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Easy to pay your employees great wages when the government isn't taxing and regulating you to death and you're not wasting valuable capital fighting greedy Big Labor bullies.

Progressives just don't understand economics! ullhair

:LMAOThey do not have to spend a penny when they have envious, jealous corporate pole smoking Fascist's like you to do it for free!!What a anti American dumbass we have here!!Stay in Canada dipshit!

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

I'm going to piss my pants laughing when your company finally sees the light, packs up and moves to a freer ANTI-UNION state like Texas, just like every other sensible company in Illinois running for the border.

Either the company you work for is run by morons....or, they are directly or indirectly subsidized by the government sucking off the taxpayer's tit (like most companies in the auto industry). "Crony capitalism", as Sarah calls it.

I'm betting its the latter because lately your 'arguments' defending these corrupt goons are becoming as vapid as your ad hominem attacks. :btj:

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

I'm going to piss my pants laughing when your company finally sees the light, packs up and moves to a freer ANTI-UNION state like Texas, just like every other sensible company in Illinois running for the border.

Either your company is run by morons....or, they are directly or indirectly subsidized by the government sucking off the taxpayer's tit (like most companies in the auto industry). "Crony capitalism", as Sarah calls it.

I'm betting its the latter because lately your 'arguments' are becoming as vapid as your usual ad hominem attacks.

Yeah that is why we are getting our largest profit sharing checks in history.:LMAO
Those damn unions are just bleeding the company dry right Joe??:LMAOFunny how the companies assets just keep getting larger too!!

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Yeah that is why we are getting our largest profit sharing checks in history.:LMAO
Those damn unions are just bleeding the company dry right Joe??:LMAOFunny how the companies assets just keep getting larger too!!

So you work for the automotive industry's Solyndra and GE.

Gotcha.

Thanks for clearing that up for everyone, goon. :thumbsup

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Right on cue... :btj:

Union members drive their own jobs out of Illinois

By Dennis Byrne, November 15, 2010 at 2:54 pm

Some 1,000 jobs will be leaving Illinois because union members refused--twice--to approve concessions that would have kept one of the Downstate Illinois' biggest manufacturers here.

Olin Corp. earlier this month announced that it will move its Winchester Centerfire operations--a subsidiary bullet making plant--from the Metro East area of Illinois to Oxford, Miss., to "enhance the competitiveness of its operations." In plain English, that means that they're moving to a "right to work" state where labor costs will be cheaper and where the state coughed up $25 million to help build a new $100 million plant.

This one can't be blamed on pig-headed union leaders. The union representing the workers had worked out a compromise that would have guaranteed that the jobs wouldn't move for seven years in exchange for some concessions, including a wage freeze for seven years, elimination of a fifth week of vacation and end to company matches for workers' 401(k) retirement.
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</form>The leadership of the International Assn. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 9, representing the workers, had worked out the agreement with the company after the membership had rejected an earlier company proposal. Some workers reportedly were upset that they were being asked to renegotiate a contract that had not yet expired. Others thought the company's plan to move to Mississippi was a bluff.

The vote to reject the agreement was 593 opposed and 470 in favor.

Any pay freeze is a tough nut to swallow; I know, having worked for Conrad Black's Sun-Times. But, as some employees said, it's better then no job at all.

I don't blame the union or the workers for the loss of jobs. Nor do I blame the company for moving to one of the 23 right-to-work states. In those states, employees have the right to decide themselves whether they will join or financially support a union. Turning Illinois into a right-to-work state would be impossible, considering the grip that organized labor has on politicians here. But, the question still remains: how do we stop this loss of jobs in Illinois? :shoot: :doh1

Gov. Pat Quinn's plan to raise personal and corporate income taxes a whopping percentage clearly won't help.

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

So you work for the automotive industry's Solyndra and GE.

Gotcha.

Thanks for clearing that up for everyone, goon. :thumbsup

You are right on...that is you are wrong like usual but keep your record of not knowing shit intact .Envy must be a bitch.Keep up the good work Canadian Fascist!!

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

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I'm betting its the latter because lately your 'arguments' defending these corrupt goons are becoming as vapid as your ad hominem attacks. :btj:

:LMAO:LMAO:LMAOSay's the envious bi polar Canadian Fascist that spends his day looking for anti union shit!!Your life really does suck!!:thumbup1

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

From your article.....

This one can't be blamed on pig-headed union leaders. The union representing the workers had worked out a compromise that would have guaranteed that the jobs wouldn't move for seven years in exchange for some concessions, including a wage freeze for seven years, elimination of a fifth week of vacation and end to company matches for workers' 401(k) retirement.


:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAONext time in your rush for anti union shit maybe you can read the article first huh??:btj:Good God you are really dense!!Thanks for proving my point again dummy!!

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

From your article.....

This one can't be blamed on pig-headed union leaders. The union representing the workers had worked out a compromise that would have guaranteed that the jobs wouldn't move for seven years in exchange for some concessions, including a wage freeze for seven years, elimination of a fifth week of vacation and end to company matches for workers' 401(k) retirement.


:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAONext time in your rush for anti union shit maybe you can read the article first huh??:btj:Good God you are really dense!!Thanks for proving my point again dummy!!

I always read everything I post, goon. Don't you notice how pretty and formatted -- READABLE -- everything is all the time?

So what? Its from Illinois, what would you expect? They think like you -- the union was "compromising".

Reality check, goon: If the union has been extorting the company for three-four times the market rate for years, its a little late to come to the table at the 11th hour and offer to "compromise" to "only"...that's not a "concession", its still robbery. That's why Olin Corp. and every one else with a brain is saying "thanks but no thanks" and leaving your socialist shit hole.

The only way to increase wages without totally bankrupting a company is through INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY -- the Henry Ford Way. Not waving the magic wand and marching like a lunatic with picket signs demanding your "rights" -- the goon way.

"OMG! We're losing jobs! How can that be! What should do we do!"

Only in union-land...only in union-land. :handjob:

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

What the article doesn't mention is that in exchange for those high wages, workers had to meet certain levels of efficiency and productivity, which meant they had to agree to random inspections in their own homes. !

What kind of idiot would want this besides a Fascist loving piece of shit??Keep showing your Fascist dreams for us.Could they smoke or drink or choose their own religion??How about what they could cook??Only a Fascist loving Canadian would want this shit for sure.

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

I read it in full, goon. So what? Its from Illinois, what else would you expect? They think like you -- the union was "compromising".

Reality check, goon: If the union has been extorting the company for three times the market rate for years, its a little late to come to the table at the 11th hour and offer to "compromise" to "only" make it double...that's not a "concession", its still robbery. That's why Olin Corp. and every one else with a brain is saying "thanks but no thanks" and leaving your socialist shit hole.

The only way to increase wages without totally bankrupting a company is through INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY -- the Henry Ford Way. Not waving the magic wand marching like a lunatic with picket signs demanding your "rights" -- the goon way.

Geez, only in union-land...only in union land. :handjob:

Real simple for those with a brain!!Was they profitable??:LMAOHow much more could they increase productivity??Only an idiot would say they was extorting 3 times the rate when the company was profitable!!
Geez only in Fascist land...only in Fascist land!!!Thank God most are in Canada!!

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Real simple for those with a brain!!Was they profitable??:LMAO

No, they wasn't profitable enough, that's why they left. :LMAO
:flatten

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

If the union has been extorting the company for three-four times the market rate for years, i

:shoot:Keep up the good work of showing us just how dumb you are.
[h=1]Olin profit more than doubles[/h]Olin Corp., the Clayton-based ammunition and chemicals maker, reported second-quarter profit more than doubled to $42.1 million, or 52 cents a share, from $16.9 million, or 21 cents a share, in the same period last year.
Sales rose 30 percent to $529.1 million, the company said in a statement on Thursday.



Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/business/lo...493-11e0-92ad-001a4bcf6878.html#ixzz1Y5GaCCj6
http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pubid=stltoday

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

No, they wasn't profitable enough, that's why they left. :LMAO
:flatten

:LMAO

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Go ahead, goon... keep believing you can extort companies and force them to pay you your "fair share" with a gun pointing at their heads. Keep believing you can bully and lecture businesses how they should run their enterprises without any consequences.

Keep believing, tank. Only in the "community organizer's" home state, right?

Here's an idea: Why don't you raise some capital and take your "indispensable union know-how" and start your own company. Show us all how its done. Run it "the UAW way"...we'll see how long you stay in business.

Your job is next.

Clown.

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

I always read everything I post, goon. Don't you notice how pretty and formatted -- READABLE -- everything is all the time?

Of course!!That is how I busted you out for your plagerism that you are known for fraud!!You are to stupid to write half that shit!!

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Go ahead, goon... keep believing you can extort companies and force them to pay you your "fair share" with a gun pointing at their heads. Keep believing you can bully and lecture businesses how they should run their enterprises without any consequences.

Keep believing, tank. Only in the "community organizer's" home state, right?

Here's an idea: Why don't you raise some capital and take your "indispensable union know-how" and start your own company. Run it the UAW way, and we'll see how long you stay in business.

Clown.

So now it is extortion when a profitable business moves???The Fascist mind is really intriguing to say the least but just plain stupid 99% of the time.Keep up the good work!!
What do you call it when non union companies that are profitable move??:LMAO

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

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Reagan would have spit on a Fascist loving piece of shit like you Joe Canada!

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

What do you call it when non union companies that are profitable move??:LMAO

Capitalism.

There a million reasons for companies to relocate, but generally, states that are over-regulated and over-taxed and over unionized (California, Illinois) are going to bleed wealth. Its just a fact -- as certain as the sun rising in the east. The problem is, progressives cling to the "hope" that the sun will magically rise in the west -- and govern that way. Look at the mess the Kenyan is making!

Besides, union or no union, why is it any of your business why a company moves or closes a plant? Its their company, their equipment, their private property, they can do whatever the hell they want.

Who do you think built America and the auto industry? The Henry Fords, or the UAW? :doh1

 

[tank]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

I will say it once again!!!Thank God most of the Fascist loving pieces of shit are in Canada!!

Real American hero's like these people would spit on Joe Canada the Fascist loving slimeball!!

1.”Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration.”
~Abraham Lincoln
2. “Where free unions and collective bargaining are forbidden, freedom is lost.” ~Ronald Reagan
3. “The laboring classes constitute the main part of our population. They should be protected in their efforts peaceably to assert their rights when endangered by aggregated capital, and all statutes on this subject should recognize the care of the State for honest toil, and be framed with a view of improving the condition of the workingman.”
~Grover Cleveland
4. “It is essential that there should be organization of labor. This is an era of organization. Capital organizes and therefore labor must organize.”
~Theodore Roosevelt
5. “If I went to work in a factory the first thing I’d do is join a union.”
~Franklin D. Roosevelt
6. “All wealth is the product of labor.”
~John Locke
7. “Let the workers organize. Let the toilers assemble. Let their crystallized voice proclaim their injustices and demand their privileges. Let all thoughtful citizens sustain them, for the future of Labor is the future of America.”
~John L. Lewisz

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8. “It is one of the characteristics of a free and democratic nation that it have free and independent labor unions.”
~Franklin D. Roosevelt
9. “Only a fool would try to deprive working men and working women of their right to join the union of their choice.”
~Dwight D. Eisenhower
10. “History is a great teacher. Now everyone knows that the labor movement did not diminish the strength of the nation but enlarged it. By raising the living standards of millions, labor miraculously created a market for industry and lifted the whole nation to undreamed of levels of production. Those who attack labor forget these simple truths, but history remembers them.”
~Martin Luther King Jr
11. “Although it is true that only about 20 percent of American workers are in unions, that 20 percent sets the standards across the board in salaries, benefits and working conditions. If you are making a decent salary in a non-union company, you owe that to the unions. One thing that corporations do not do is give out money out of the goodness of their hearts.”
~Molly Ivins
12. “Every advance in this half-century: Social Security, civil rights, Medicare, aid to education… one after another- came with the support and leadership of American Labor.”
~Jimmy Carterz
13. “The American Labor Movement has consistently demonstrated its devotion to the public interest. It is, and has been, good for all America.”
~John F. Kennedy
14. “Our labor unions are not narrow, self-seeking groups. They have raised wages, shortened hours, and provided supplemental benefits. Through collective bargaining and grievance procedures, they have brought justice and democracy to the shop floor.”
~John F. Kennedy
15. “If any man tells you he loves America, yet hates labor, he is a liar. If any man tells you he trusts America, yet fears labor, he is a fool.”
~Abraham Lincoln

 

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Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Capitalism.

There a million reasons for companies to relocate, but generally, states that are over-regulated and over-taxed and over unionized (California, Illinois) are going to bleed wealth. Its just a fact -- as certain as the sun rising in the east. The problem is, progressives cling to the hope that the sun will rise in the West, and govern that way. Look at the mess the Kenyan is making!

Besides, union or no union, why is it any of your business why a company moves or closes a plant? Its their company, their equipment, their private property, they can do whatever the hell they want.
Who do you think built America and the auto industry? The Henry Fords, or the UAW? :doh1

Abe would say you are a grade A dumbass!!

1.”Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration.”
~Abraham Lincoln

 

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Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Capitalism.

There a million reasons for companies to relocate, but generally, states that are over-regulated and over-taxed and over unionized (California, Illinois) are going to bleed wealth. Its just a fact -- as certain as the sun rising in the east. The problem is, progressives cling to the "hope" that the sun will magically rise in the west -- and govern that way. Look at the mess the Kenyan is making!

Besides, union or no union, why is it any of your business why a company moves or closes a plant? Its their company, their equipment, their private property, they can do whatever the hell they want.

Who do you think built America and the auto industry? The Henry Fords, or the UAW? :doh1

Yep Abe...we have a grade A fool here.

15. “If any man tells you he loves America, yet hates labor, he is a liar. If any man tells you he trusts America, yet fears labor, he is a fool.”
~Abraham Lincoln

 

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Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Yep Abe...we have a grade A fool here.

15. “If any man tells you he loves America, yet hates labor, he is a liar. If any man tells you he trusts America, yet fears labor, he is a fool.”
~Abraham Lincoln

Joe Canada does not love America!!I am so glad this Fascist piece of shit lives in Canada!!

 

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Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Besides, union or no union, why is it any of your business why a company moves or closes a plant? Its their company, their equipment, their private property, they can do whatever the hell they want.

The same could be asked of you.Why are you so concerned about what another man or women makes??ENVY!!!It consumes you!!

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Yep Abe...we have a grade A fool here.

15. ?If any man tells you he loves America, yet hates labor, he is a liar. If any man tells you he trusts America, yet fears labor, he is a fool.?
~Abraham Lincoln

Where does Lincoln mention Big Labor Unions? I didn't even see the word "union" in your lame C&P job, except for Jimmy Carter crediting unions and Ponzi schemes like Social Security for "advancing America"!

LMFAO

 

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Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Who do you think built America and the auto industry? The Henry Fords, or the UAW? :doh1

Another nominee for the dumbest post of the year!!
Who do you think was the labor for all of this??Could they have built anything without labor??union or not??Someone was going to build it and again ..what business is it of yours as to whether they wanted to be union or not??You will never work at one of these jobs so why do you care??Oh yes that ENVY of yours shows again!!Now tell us in your next post about how you do not care about what someone else makes right?Your Fascist thinking is really glowing tonight!!

 

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Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Where does Lincoln mention Big Labor Unions? I didn't even see the word "union" in your lame C&P job, except for Jimmy Carter crediting unions and Ponzi schemes like Social Security for "building America"!

LMFAO

I'm sure Lincoln was only thinking of the slaves there right genius??:LMAO

 

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Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

I was pretty sure it was all envy with you but now I will have to add jealousy to the list too.It is obvious you are to much of a coward to stand up and fight for what you believe in so you must be jealous of the people who have.Why else would a Fascist Canadian be so concerned about what American men and women stand up too and fight for what they believe in??

 

[Joe Contrarian]

Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Who do you think was the labor for all of this??Could they have built anything without labor??union or not?? Someone was going to build it and again ..

Would have happened anyway, says the goon pointing a gun at his employer begging for a paycheck.

:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO

Priceless...absolutely fucking priceless.

Why don't you use your "indispensable union know-how" and duplicate Mr. Ford's success?
Oh right, you can't! :btj:

 

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Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Capitalism.

There a million reasons for companies to relocate, but generally, states that are over-regulated and over-taxed and over unionized (California, Illinois) are going to bleed wealth.

Yep and what about states that are doubling their debt??Who is going to pay for that??The corporations that got tax free deals to move there??

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BY MITCHELL SCHNURMAN
mschnurman@star-telegram.com
For all the controversy over the national debt ceiling, here's a surprise: Since 2001, the debt load in conservative Texas has grown faster than the federal debt.
Texas has been borrowing more than most other states, too. And local entities, from cities to school districts to transit authorities, have been piling up even more debt.
From 2001 to 2010, state debt alone grew from $13.4 billion to $37.8 billion, according to the Texas Bond Review Board. That's an increase of 281 percent. Over the same time, the national debt rose almost 234 percent, with two wars, two tax cuts and stimulus spending.
The sets of numbers are not easily comparable, and not just because one is counted in billions and the other in trillions. National figures exclude some obligations, and the Texas total includes so-called conduit bonds, for which the state is not necessarily liable if the borrowers default.
Still, the trend is undeniable. While Texas lawmakers have refused to raise taxes -- and often criticize Washington for borrowing and spending -- the state has been paying for much of its expansion with borrowed money.





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Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Would have happened anyway, says the goon pointing a gun at his employer begging for a paycheck.

:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO

Priceless...absolutely fucking priceless.

Why don't you use your "indispensable union know-how" and duplicate Mr. Ford's success?
Oh right, you can't! :btj:

:LMAO:LMAOAnd who do you think built the cars dipshit??:LMAO:LMAO
Did Henry Ford build them all by himself??:LMAOThanks for proving my point once again genius!!:LMAO:LMAO
Yeah I point a gun at my employer for a check!!:LMAO:LMAO

 

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Re: Henry Ford's $5-a-Day Revolution (A Forgotten story of American Exceptionalism: small government and no unions)

Would have happened anyway, says the goon pointing a gun at his employer begging for a paycheck.

:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO:LMAO

Priceless...absolutely fucking priceless.

Why don't you use your "indispensable union know-how" and duplicate Mr. Ford's success?
Oh right, you can't! :btj:

That was my whole point and Fascist idiot still does not get it!!!:btj:
Could they have built anything without labor??union or not??Someone was going to build it and again ..