Please (sigh) explain to USMB Republicans the need for Modern Infrastructure

[rdean]

Whenever I've brought up Obama's policies which includes rebuilding our infrastructure, Republicans say we can't afford it. When I ask Republicans about their policies, it's all just talking points like, "help small business, make things better, cut taxes, attract business" and so on. Do Republicans understand what attracts business besides "let them make whatever mess they want as long as they create a few low paying jobs"?

Definition:

in·fra·struc·ture (nfr-strkchr)
n.
1. An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.
2. The basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society, such as transportation and communications systems, water and power lines, and public institutions including schools, post offices, and prisons.
3. the basic structure of an organization, system, etc.
4. (Economics) the stock of fixed capital equipment in a country, including factories, roads, schools, etc., considered as a determinant of economic growth

Just in case Republicans can't connect the dots, let me explain.

Corporations need to be able to move their goods. That means roads, trains and planes.

Manufacturing needs cheap, dependable electricity to run their machinery.

Manufacturing needs sewers and water. All manufacturing uses clean water.

Manufacturing needs skilled workers. That means education.

Small businesses in the North East flourished once Broadband was installed. Because they were able to expand their customer base.

Perfect Example: "We were inspired by the King Arthur Flour story,” says Scott Levitan, Director of Small Business Engagement at Google. “Here is one of America’s oldest companies embracing the web. The web has let them go from reaching people in their New England neighborhood to reaching bakers around the world."

King Arthur Flour is Featured in National Google Ad | www.broadbandvt.org

King Arthur Flour

I understand the foundation of conservatism is "fear of change", but change we must. Simply getting rid of regulations for clean air and clean water or regulations that protect the American people from unscrupulous corporations isn't enough. The country needs more than low paying jobs without health care or dental.

So far, the Republican plan seems to get rid of regulations for clean air and water, let corporations pollute and let big business do whatever they want to squeeze money from the American people. Even doing all that, they still won't "create jobs". Can you guess why?

Google CEO Schmidt Admits It's DEMAND That Creates Jobs

Creating jobs: How Demand Creates New Jobs

Demand creates jobs, not 'job-creators' with tax breaks | NJ.com

Business does not create jobs. Jobs are created by consumer demand

Nothing to do with "uncertainty". It's all about demand. Without money to spend, there is no demand.

Without demand, companies will not move here.

Without a modern infrastructure, companies will not move here.

Without a skilled workforce, companies will not move here.

So what can make us competitive and put money in people's pockets? Think about it. Try to connect the dots.

If Obama doesn't win, I suspect Mitt will follow his policies. If he is the businessman he says he is, what else can he do? Liberals always lead the way. "Do Nothing" is a failed ideology.

 

[Rat in the Hat]

tl; ts; dr.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Please (sigh) explain to USMB Republicans the need for Modern Infrastructure

They want modern infrastructure, they just don’t want to pay for it.

 

[rdean]

Please (sigh) explain to USMB Republicans the need for Modern Infrastructure

They want modern infrastructure, they just don’t want to pay for it.

They were willing to pay for it in Iraq. Why do they like Iraq more than they like the United States?

 

[rdean]

tl; ts; dr.

tl'dr isn't defined yet.

Urban Dictionary: tl'dr

 

[Rat in the Hat]

Please (sigh) explain to USMB Republicans the need for Modern Infrastructure

They want modern infrastructure, they just don’t want to pay for it.

They were willing to pay for it in Iraq. Why do they like Iraq more than they like the United States?

The Iraqi's make better Bamieh & Masgouf.

 

[rdean]

They want modern infrastructure, they just don’t want to pay for it.

They were willing to pay for it in Iraq. Why do they like Iraq more than they like the United States?

The Iraqi's make better Bamieh & Masgouf.

Masgouf an open cut freshwater fish roasted for hours after being marinated with olive oil, salt, curcuma and tamarind while keeping the skin on. Traditional garnishes for the masgouf include lime, chopped onions and tomatoes, as well as the clay-oven flatbreads common to Iraq and much of the Middle East.

Bamieh (Okra Stew) containing fresh okra, onions, garlic, butter or oil, lamb, beef or veal, tomatoes, tomato paste.

Wow, now I'm hungry. Both sound really good.

 

[Rat in the Hat]

They were willing to pay for it in Iraq. Why do they like Iraq more than they like the United States?

The Iraqi's make better Bamieh & Masgouf.

Masgouf an open cut freshwater fish roasted for hours after being marinated with olive oil, salt, curcuma and tamarind while keeping the skin on. Traditional garnishes for the masgouf include lime, chopped onions and tomatoes, as well as the clay-oven flatbreads common to Iraq and much of the Middle East.

Bamieh (Okra Stew) containing fresh okra, onions, garlic, butter or oil, lamb, beef or veal, tomatoes, tomato paste.

Wow, now I'm hungry. Both sound really good.

They are really good. You should try them sometime.

 

[MeBelle]

Definition:

in·fra·struc·ture (nfr-strkchr)
n.
1. An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.
2. The basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society, such as transportation and communications systems, water and power lines, and public institutions including schools, post offices, and prisons.
3. the basic structure of an organization, system, etc.
4. (Economics) the stock of fixed capital equipment in a country, including factories, roads, schools, etc., considered as a determinant of economic growth
<sniped all the partisan hack job stuff>

Transportation system: New bypass being built in my area as we speak.
Communication system: Should be built by those who own com companies.
Water lines: Are usually built by local communities.
Power lines: See Com system.
Schools: You mean the ones that are closing down for lack of students?
Post Offices: See Schools.

Why do you hate prisons?

 

[rdean]

Definition:

in·fra·struc·ture (nfr-strkchr)
n.
1. An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.
2. The basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society, such as transportation and communications systems, water and power lines, and public institutions including schools, post offices, and prisons.
3. the basic structure of an organization, system, etc.
4. (Economics) the stock of fixed capital equipment in a country, including factories, roads, schools, etc., considered as a determinant of economic growth
<sniped all the partisan hack job stuff>

Transportation system: New bypass being built in my area as we speak.
Communication system: Should be built by those who own com companies.
Water lines: Are usually built by local communities.
Power lines: See Com system.
Schools: You mean the ones that are closing down for lack of students?
Post Offices: See Schools.

Why do you hate prisons?

You know that's a pretty dumb post. Completely pointless.

 

[Rat in the Hat]

Definition:

in·fra·struc·ture (nfr-strkchr)
n.
1. An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.
2. The basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society, such as transportation and communications systems, water and power lines, and public institutions including schools, post offices, and prisons.
3. the basic structure of an organization, system, etc.
4. (Economics) the stock of fixed capital equipment in a country, including factories, roads, schools, etc., considered as a determinant of economic growth
<sniped all the partisan hack job stuff>

Transportation system: New bypass being built in my area as we speak.
Communication system: Should be built by those who own com companies.
Water lines: Are usually built by local communities.
Power lines: See Com system.
Schools: You mean the ones that are closing down for lack of students?
Post Offices: See Schools.

Why do you hate prisons?

You know that's a pretty dumb post. Completely pointless.

You know that's a pretty smart post. You blew up all my talking points.

Fixed that for you.

 

[rdean]

Transportation system: New bypass being built in my area as we speak.
Communication system: Should be built by those who own com companies.
Water lines: Are usually built by local communities.
Power lines: See Com system.
Schools: You mean the ones that are closing down for lack of students?
Post Offices: See Schools.

Why do you hate prisons?

You know that's a pretty dumb post. Completely pointless.

You know that's a pretty smart post. You blew up all my talking points.

Fixed that for you.

Not really.

New bypass being built. That's "competitive and modern transportation"? A "bypass"?

And the other ones can be pretty much explained. Private companies aren't about building infrastructure. They are about "making money". They make whatever they currently have last as long as possible and squeeze every cent out of it.

Our electrical grid is old and falling apart. It takes government to promote rebuilding it. I know you guys hate government except to start wars and police women's vagina's, but you are wrong. Government does things companies won't. The strongest countries have the strongest government. Republicans goal does seem to turn thing country into a banana republic. What else could it be?

And education? Where to start?

You can't expect serious thought from people who want to include the "occult" into science classes.

Wis. Gov. signs budget cutting education $1.85B - CBS News

Cox to present concerns over school budget cuts in Georgia - The Times-Herald

School budgets slashed in Ohio - NewarkAdvocate.com

How Governor Rick Scott is Sabotaging Florida's Universities - Forbes

Do Republicans understand the importance of education? Or where skilled workers come from? Or why we need skilled workers? Or why companies want skilled workers?

 

[Rat in the Hat]

You know that's a pretty dumb post. Completely pointless.

You know that's a pretty smart post. You blew up all my talking points.

Fixed that for you.

Not really.

New bypass being built. That's "competitive and modern transportation"? A "bypass"?

And the other ones can be pretty much explained. Private companies aren't about building infrastructure. They are about "making money". They make whatever they currently have last as long as possible and squeeze every cent out of it.

Our electrical grid is old and falling apart. It takes government to promote rebuilding it. I know you guys hate government except to start wars and police women's vagina's, but you are wrong. Government does things companies won't. The strongest countries have the strongest government. Republicans goal does seem to turn thing country into a banana republic. What else could it be?

And education? Where to start?

You can't expect serious thought from people who want to include the "occult" into science classes.

Wis. Gov. signs budget cutting education $1.85B - CBS News

Cox to present concerns over school budget cuts in Georgia - The Times-Herald

School budgets slashed in Ohio - NewarkAdvocate.com

How Governor Rick Scott is Sabotaging Florida's Universities - Forbes

Do Republicans understand the importance of education? Or where skilled workers come from? Or why we need skilled workers? Or why companies want skilled workers?

Private companies aren't about building infrastructure. They are about "making money".

Our electrical grid is old and falling apart. It takes government to promote rebuilding it.

So now you're all in favor of using taxpayer money to help corporations increase their profit margins?

Why do you whine when you think conservatives are in favor of the same thing?

 

[rdean]

Fixed that for you.

Not really.

New bypass being built. That's "competitive and modern transportation"? A "bypass"?

And the other ones can be pretty much explained. Private companies aren't about building infrastructure. They are about "making money". They make whatever they currently have last as long as possible and squeeze every cent out of it.

Our electrical grid is old and falling apart. It takes government to promote rebuilding it. I know you guys hate government except to start wars and police women's vagina's, but you are wrong. Government does things companies won't. The strongest countries have the strongest government. Republicans goal does seem to turn thing country into a banana republic. What else could it be?

And education? Where to start?

You can't expect serious thought from people who want to include the "occult" into science classes.

Wis. Gov. signs budget cutting education $1.85B - CBS News

Cox to present concerns over school budget cuts in Georgia - The Times-Herald

School budgets slashed in Ohio - NewarkAdvocate.com

How Governor Rick Scott is Sabotaging Florida's Universities - Forbes

Do Republicans understand the importance of education? Or where skilled workers come from? Or why we need skilled workers? Or why companies want skilled workers?

Private companies aren't about building infrastructure. They are about "making money".

Our electrical grid is old and falling apart. It takes government to promote rebuilding it.

So now you're all in favor of using taxpayer money to help corporations increase their profit margins?

Why do you whine when you think conservatives are in favor of the same thing?

No, to give corporations a reason to move here.

The jobs generated by rebuilding infrastructure will put money in people's pocket which will also generate demand.

Do I really have to explain these things? Aren't they obvious? Are you being dense on purpose or you just like to argue?

 

[MeBelle]

Definition:

in·fra·struc·ture (nfr-strkchr)
n.
1. An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.
2. The basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society, such as transportation and communications systems, water and power lines, and public institutions including schools, post offices, and prisons.
3. the basic structure of an organization, system, etc.
4. (Economics) the stock of fixed capital equipment in a country, including factories, roads, schools, etc., considered as a determinant of economic growth
<sniped all the partisan hack job stuff>

Transportation system: New bypass being built in my area as we speak.
Communication system: Should be built by those who own com companies.
Water lines: Are usually built by local communities.
Power lines: See Com system.
Schools: You mean the ones that are closing down for lack of students?
Post Offices: See Schools.

Why do you hate prisons?

You know that's a pretty dumb post. Completely pointless.

Only in your 'mind'.
Spin away now...


You didn't answer WHY DO YOU HATE PRISONS?

 

[Rat in the Hat]

Not really.

New bypass being built. That's "competitive and modern transportation"? A "bypass"?

And the other ones can be pretty much explained. Private companies aren't about building infrastructure. They are about "making money". They make whatever they currently have last as long as possible and squeeze every cent out of it.

Our electrical grid is old and falling apart. It takes government to promote rebuilding it. I know you guys hate government except to start wars and police women's vagina's, but you are wrong. Government does things companies won't. The strongest countries have the strongest government. Republicans goal does seem to turn thing country into a banana republic. What else could it be?

And education? Where to start?

You can't expect serious thought from people who want to include the "occult" into science classes.

Wis. Gov. signs budget cutting education $1.85B - CBS News

Cox to present concerns over school budget cuts in Georgia - The Times-Herald

School budgets slashed in Ohio - NewarkAdvocate.com

How Governor Rick Scott is Sabotaging Florida's Universities - Forbes

Do Republicans understand the importance of education? Or where skilled workers come from? Or why we need skilled workers? Or why companies want skilled workers?

Our electrical grid is old and falling apart. It takes government to promote rebuilding it.

So now you're all in favor of using taxpayer money to help corporations increase their profit margins?

Why do you whine when you think conservatives are in favor of the same thing?

No, to give corporations a reason to move here.

The jobs generated by rebuilding infrastructure will put money in people's pocket which will also generate demand.

Do I really have to explain these things? Aren't they obvious? Are you being dense on purpose or you just like to argue?

Then you should be all in favor of subsidies for oil refineries, as they will put money in people's pockets and in turn generate demand.

 

[rdean]

Economic Development Incentives - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Republicans don't understand "Economic Development Incentives"? But they are the part of business. Tax cuts aren't enough. You also need a good infrastructure. To make money, you have to invest.

These are so obvious and so basic, what is it Republicans think will create jobs? Stand still?

 

[MeBelle]

Not really.

New bypass being built. That's "competitive and modern transportation"? A "bypass"?

And the other ones can be pretty much explained. Private companies aren't about building infrastructure. They are about "making money". They make whatever they currently have last as long as possible and squeeze every cent out of it.

Our electrical grid is old and falling apart. It takes government to promote rebuilding it. I know you guys hate government except to start wars and police women's vagina's, but you are wrong. Government does things companies won't. The strongest countries have the strongest government. Republicans goal does seem to turn thing country into a banana republic. What else could it be?

And education? Where to start?

You can't expect serious thought from people who want to include the "occult" into science classes.

Wis. Gov. signs budget cutting education $1.85B - CBS News

Cox to present concerns over school budget cuts in Georgia - The Times-Herald

School budgets slashed in Ohio - NewarkAdvocate.com

How Governor Rick Scott is Sabotaging Florida's Universities - Forbes

Do Republicans understand the importance of education? Or where skilled workers come from? Or why we need skilled workers? Or why companies want skilled workers?

Our electrical grid is old and falling apart. It takes government to promote rebuilding it.

So now you're all in favor of using taxpayer money to help corporations increase their profit margins?

Why do you whine when you think conservatives are in favor of the same thing?

No, to give corporations a reason to move here.

The jobs generated by rebuilding infrastructure will put money in people's pocket which will also generate demand.

Do I really have to explain these things? Aren't they obvious? Are you being dense on purpose or you just like to argue?

Spun done!

 

[rdean]

So now you're all in favor of using taxpayer money to help corporations increase their profit margins?

Why do you whine when you think conservatives are in favor of the same thing?

No, to give corporations a reason to move here.

The jobs generated by rebuilding infrastructure will put money in people's pocket which will also generate demand.

Do I really have to explain these things? Aren't they obvious? Are you being dense on purpose or you just like to argue?

Then you should be all in favor of subsidies for oil refineries, as they will put money in people's pockets and in turn generate demand.

Huh?

 

[Rat in the Hat]

Economic Development Incentives - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Republicans don't understand "Economic Development Incentives"? But they are the part of business. Tax cuts aren't enough. You also need a good infrastructure. To make money, you have to invest.

These are so obvious and so basic, what is it Republicans think will create jobs? Stand still?

Then the country should be paying for new pipelines for the oil companies. They need a good infrastructure too.