Shuttered U.S. factories and off-shored manufacturing are sapping American strength. Late in April, 58 percent of 1,000 likely voters told pollsters they believed America’s economy no longer led the world. They also said they supported enacting a national manufacturing policy to promote resurgence of domestic production — a return to the days of a robust Rosie the Riveter and a country that could secure its independence with dynamic manufacturing capability. Rosie said, “We Can Do It.” Americans believe we can still do it.
For the Strength of Rosie the Riveter: Make It in America |
| By: Leo W. Gerard Wednesday July 28, 2010 8:23 am |
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U.S. Politicians Deny the Obvious Injury; U.S. Manufacturing Bleeds |
| By: Leo W. Gerard Thursday July 1, 2010 9:51 am |
In the trade clash between China and America, the Asian giant has gravely wounded the United States. China knows it. U.S. voters of all political stripes know it. But too many American politicians are in denial. Their deliberate blindness, and resulting inaction, has enabled Chinese market intervention to continue killing American manufacturing.
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