Employers Use Skilled Guest Worker Programs to Drive Down Wages, Study Confirms

I think that'd be pretty dang dangerous. You say we'd come out stronger but I don't think so. Complete reliance on in house resources would really drive prices up, even if just on a short term cycle. The wealth divide is already starting to become a spotlight issue, and now you want to effectively raise the true production costs of a countless number of goods which serve in appeasing the masses. Yeah, we'd come out of it alright, maybe just not the way I think you envision.

I'm just speculating, I'm sure your have your reasons for championing that particular legislation. As much as I disagree with Ron Paul though, he said something about walls keeping people out but also us in. That's something that many don't really consider, both the practical and metaphorical aspects of that idea are something to think about.

I agree with that other guy, we fucked up. Would you be ok with legal immigration if there was no AA or federal incentives to hire minorities, a truly equal playing field if you will? I would, but there's always the opposition who is in it for short term reward. Liberals coat almost every issue they raise in humanitarian and apologetic goop. Any attempt to "disenfranchise" blacks or what have you is immediately painted as being insensitive to their struggle. Fuck that, immigration is a problem today because our country allows anyone with any kind of work ethic to persevere. From watching old movies and generally just reading up on history, it is clear that the self reliant pride which used to be the norm is now generally on the decline. America is just one huge collective action problem.

You worried the occupiers are going to revolt? Be real. Eventually, all this anger will turn on Juan and Carlos. The sooner the better though, before they outnumber us.

That's the gist of it. All the comparisons to an Arab spring type revolt with OWS were unfounded. But if the more rational masses that didn't go crazy this time around aren't appeased or face a good deal of hardship while Mr. Burns is living it up then yeah, OWS will be back, and in greater numbers. As it is, the overwhelming majority people have things (and a general way of life) to lose when considering any insurrection, things they feel entitled to. Its always the have-nots trying to take out the have-plentys, it is in the have-plentys best interest make sure that the have-nots are truly outnumbered by the have-enoughs to ensure their staying power. The have-enoughs need to be able to believe that they too are capable of one day having plenty. It's a problem which causes shit like welfare to come about.

I guess this is somewhat related. Just about everyone does internships in college, and hardly anyone expects to get paid for an internship, but it does seem like recently employers are using interns for real work that will benefit the company more than the intern. Charlie Rose just got sued for it. Not that his PBS show makes tons of money, but it's still the same concept.

http://www.aim.org/newswire/intern-sues-tv-host-charlie-rose-for-unpaid-wages/

This is exactly what an internship is supposed to be. What a bitch.

Yes, this is one of many new liberal crusades. I guarantee this lawsuit is being pushed by some fag organization like moveon. These turds say that only rich people can take unpaid internships, so they should be gotten rid of altogether. Another cornerstone of American business being dismantled by the left.

Where are you dudes doing unpaid internships? Sounds miserable.

I never had one, but I think they are common in politics and media.

I had one for two weeks, but then they needed me full-time because I'M FUCKING AWESOME, so they hired me. But yes, very common in politics.