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This is a bit dramatic, but the sentiment that we (America) should be doing better in a number of areas is certainly appropriate. There will always be people w
by stanleydrew 12y ago
This is a bit dramatic, but the sentiment that we (America) should be doing better in a number of areas is certainly appropriate.
There will always be people who fear change and want to protect the status quo, especially when lots of money is involved.
Dealerships lobbying to protect their interests isn't particularly shocking, nor is the fact that politicians are susceptible to lobbying. That happens in China too I'm pretty sure.
- vonklaus 12y agoI actually don't think this is dramatic. America is not competitive anymore. Large monopolistic rent collectors are really holding back progress, and honestly it wouldn't be a stretch to assume people would consider leaving the country for opportunity elsewhere. As pointed out above, the internet is much slower and becoming restricted, media companies are dictating content and bandwith distribution, our infrastructure is from the 19th century (railways, motorways) and our freedom is being eroded daily. Tesla has single handedly tried to fix oil dependency and the energy crisis, and they are literally not being allowed to sell their cars. It is going to be an interesting 5 years going forward if nothing changes.
- anonbanker 12y agoThese are all reasons I left the US in 2007; I saw the writing on the wall. Preparing to move to south america at this point, because as Doug Stanhope says, this continent is done.
- vonklaus 12y agoThats pretty Galt. Where did you move too, what industry are you in?
- anonbanker 12y agoI'm in the legal/IT industry, with side projects in digital audio production and studio design. Moved to Canada first, so I can escape some of the economic handcuffs, and now I'm saving my pennies for a move to Argentina.