Comments on: Focus on Production, Not Consumption or Wealth Transfer

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:34:21 +0000

Robert, Instead of well intended laws, we need well intended laws that work. Didn’t you run on a similar platform earlier this year?

Brad Shorrs last blog post..Interview with Author Lillie Ammann this Wednesday

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:51:14 +0000

Sorry I'm late to this particular party, Brad, but bravo on saying it so well! I'm with you on every point, too. Most people only look at the minimum-wage issue from the point of view of the worker. But it can cause a lot of problems for the employer, which ultimately hurts the workers with fewer jobs. As you say, the spirit of the law is OK; it's the execution that needs work. Robert Hruzeks last blog post..What I Learned From… the Generosity of Others

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:26:51 +0000

Thanks Brad, I may include some discussion on minimum wages during my current series on employee rights. I must apologize about your last comment on my blog - I only noticed about an hour ago that it was held in moderation and was not visible in the discussion. My apologies. Andrews last blog post..Why firms should pay bills on time

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:49:44 +0000

Hi Lillie, We'll see what happens, but I don't think the incoming administration will see things this way. But life is full of surprises ... something I was reminded of reading your book! Brad Shorrs last blog post..Focus on Production, Not Consumption or Wealth Transfer

By: Lillie Ammann

Lillie Ammann — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:37:21 +0000

Well said, Brad. Someone said that in his long work life of everthing from fast food counter help to successful executive, “I never got a job from a poor person.”

Rather than handing out goodies to failing companies or encouraging people with huge credit card debts to spend even more, we should be encouraging productivity and thrift.

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:20:50 +0000

Ulla, Things seem to be very much alike between our two countries, which is good in many ways but not good in this way. I hope your economy picks up - did not know your automakers were having trouble. They have a very strong reputation in the U.S. Brad Shorrs last blog post..Focus on Production, Not Consumption or Wealth Transfer

By: Ulla Hennig

Ulla Hennig — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:45:47 +0000

Brad, in Germany they tell the people to spend more money - I think Germany is the country with the highest savings rate. I am very shocked reading about a waltmart employee being trampled down. On the other hand last summer in Berlin a similar thing happened in Berlin: one of those multimedia shops opened with many fantastic offers, which lead to a trampling down of glass doors. People were hurt but nobody was killed, but that was just lucky. Here in Germany the car industry is having a breakdown with effects on other industries. The car industry has always be one of the strong industries in Germany, so it's rather shocking for us. Ulla Hennigs last blog post..Old and New - A Story from Berlin

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We're All Responsible For The Walmart Tragedy — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:41:01 +0000

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By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:53:45 +0000

Cath, People who are part of these frenzied swarms probably aren't thinking much about anything, unfortunately. Jean, It's hard to be reflective with so much commercial noise, but we try. It's good that you and your husband are able to. Brad Shorrs last blog post..Focus on Production, Not Consumption or Wealth Transfer

By: Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk

Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:51:03 +0000

My husband and I have been shaking our heads over the idea that we can help our economy by giving people checks to spend for more goodies. For years we've been doing our shopping before Thanksgiving to avoid the Christmas craziness. It's always struck us as sick. The period between Thanksgiving and Christmas has always been a quiet, reflective one for us. Jean Browman--Cheerful Monks last blog post..Our Garden in the Woods