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That has never been truer than it is now!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fiero 5.7
I've heard many young people say,” I don't mind working like a ******
I just want to be paid like an American”!
And Ag. is only one facet!
They are entrenched in others. Not the least of which being the building trades
Taz, I've got a sis up in Morgan Hill whose "finding-his-way" boy kind of travels around doing a "Then came Bronson" kind of thing, except with an S-10 Blazer. He only receives financial support from the parents when he is a full time student at something. When he is in town and staying at their home, he is expected to pay a token room and board, which he does. It's not about the money, it's about the principle. He prefers cooking, like IHOP, Denny's, or small resturants but one tough year, all he could get in Morgan Hill was ag labor. All things considered, he enjoyed the work and still takes it on occassion. He told me at the end of the workday, he feels like he's done something useful.
At least he's he doesn't have an aversion to hard work! :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fiero 5.7
There is a misconception that got started some time back,
that Trade Work, even Skilled Trade Work was no longer a noble pursuit.
It most definitely is.
Not only that, IMO any Job (done to the best of your ability) is a noble pursuit period!
I've been in skilled trades most of my life and right now I'm in better shape than Madoff and quite a few of his clients.
Well, as said on another thread posted already, the familiar expression used; "as California goes, so does the rest of the nation."... that was in regards to better times when Calif., was prosperous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Krogshöj
When you think about it really, Calif., is sort of the canary in the goldmine for things to come, perhaps not only in America. With consideration of increasing populations coinciding with vanishing resources. Hence that immigration, subsequently is always going to be a bit controversial, whether in the states or EU.
I once visited a company named Alien Technology in Morgan Hill:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fiero 5.7
http://www.alientechnology.com/
You also have the "usual suspects" list that is used to frighten taxpayers every time something like this comes up. Recently, the California Govenor said illegal immigration costs the state $5 billion a year. But what do the politicians say they must cut? Schools, road maint, police, firefighters, etc. Never a word about cutting welfare to illegal immigrants.
It doesn't look that difficult to me, you just need to increase those taxes a bit as proposed in that article, and you are left with only 5 billions debt.
Many countries would love to be able to do just that, take France for example, they've got a thousand billion public debt for only 60 million people! That's 16667 / person!
It looks easy, but people are fed up. They already shoulder a hefty tax burden and the cost of living isn't cheap in California.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
They have federal income tax, federal social security tax, state income tax, property tax, state sales tax, local sales tax, various excise taxes like the ones on tires, federal and state fuel taxes, special taxes on things like tobacco and liquors, beers, and wines, telephone services, utilities...and thats not all of them. There are also taxes that are called fees, but are taxes just the same. Fees for vehicle registration, vehicle inspection, mandatory vehicle insurance, tolls for some roads and bridges, user fees for parks, fishing permits, hunting permits, special environmental fees on tires, batteries, and things of that nature. I'm sure there are even more of both at the county and city levels.
In addition, because of all their regulations, the cost of doing business and providing some services is higher out there, like waste disposal.
Example-One of you guys from CA chime in. Back in May I reregistered my pickup for 5 years (license plate sticker) for a cost of $26.00. When I lived in Texas, one years registration cost $43.50 and that was ten years ago.
What does registration cost in California now?
You want to put tracking chips on everything Eki?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eki