heyholetsgogrant Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Bush: Outsourcing painful, but remedy is worse Speech precedes anti-terrorism talks in Pakistan Friday, March 3, 2006; Posted: 11:40 a.m. EST (16:40 GMT) NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- Praising India's expanding economy, President Bush warned Friday that fears about job outsourcing to other nations should not prompt the United States to limit global trade. "It's ... important to remember that when someone loses a job it's an incredibly difficult period for the worker and their families," Bush said in a speech in New Delhi. "It's true that some Americans have lost jobs when their companies move their operations overseas," he said. "Some people believe the answer to this problem is to wall off our economy from the world through protectionist policies. I strongly disagree." (Watch Bush explain why the U.S. and India are natural partners -- 2:36) "The United States will not give into the protectionists and lose these opportunities," Bush said. "For the sake of workers in both our countries, America will trade with confidence." But he added that "India has responsibilities as well." "India needs to continue to lift its caps on foreign investment ... and to continue to lower its tariffs and open its markets to American agricultural products, industrial goods and services." Bush delivered the address just prior to traveling to neighboring Pakistan for talks on terrorism Saturday in Islamabad with President Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan is an important ally in the U.S.-led fight against al Qaeda. Bush's arrival was preceded by widespread protests and a deadly attack Thursday outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi. (Full story) "On my trip to Islamabad, I will meet with President Musharraf to discuss Pakistan's vital cooperation in the war on terror, and our efforts to foster economic and political development so we can reduce the appeal of radical Islam," Bush said. "I believe that a prosperous, democratic Pakistan will be a steadfast partner for America a peaceful neighbor for India and a force for freedom and moderation in the Arab world." High-tech tour Earlier Friday the president toured India's high-technology hub Hyderabad, underscoring a landmark U.S.-Indian nuclear power pact. (See the Bush itinerary) Under the nuclear deal announced Thursday, India pledges to open up its 14 civilian nuclear reactors to international inspectors and keep power generation separate from its military program. (Full story) The two nations also announced an arms agreement that Washington said would allow India to buy more sophisticated fighter aircraft and other high-tech arms from the United States, including F-16s and F-18s. The arms decision will be viewed with interest in Pakistan, India's regional rival. India was disappointed by a U.S. decision nearly 12 months ago to sell F-16s to Pakistan. Hyderabad's large Muslim population shut down markets and businesses in the old quarters in protest over Bush's visit. The protests reflect India's mixed feelings about the United States -- a country seen as a loyal friend by some and a global bully by others. On Wednesday, nearly 150,000 protesters, most of them Muslims, demonstrated in New Delhi. However, only a few thousand protesters took part in Thursday's demonstrations -- made up of a mix of social and environmental groups. "Bush is a killer," one sign read. Local police in Mumbai said at least 65,000 anti-Bush protesters rallied there Thursday. Protesters burned effigies and shouted slogans. http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/03/03/bush.india.fri/index.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 HIGH FIVE GRANT!!!!!!!!!PSYCHE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie4redskins Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I was enjoying the hiatus. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 We won't give in to protectionists? I thought Bush supported tariffs, farm subsidies, and continues to exclude foriegn drug competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Bush is a nitwit on this issue. Let's just outsource the entire country and leave only the Walmart stocker jobs for AMericans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydevil Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Bush is a nitwit on this issue. Let's just outsource the entire country and leave only the Walmart stocker jobs for AMericans Bush is a nitwit on a lot of issues, but he is right. Protectionism is economic suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Bush is a nitwit on a lot of issues, but he is right. Protectionism is economic suicide. You don't have to be totally protectionist. But how many other industries are we willing to give up in this country? The steel industry is gone The electronics industry is gone Autos are on their way out Evidently, according to Bush, it's eve all good to let our idealogical enemies run our infrastructure If we keep going at this pace, we won't make a damn thing and won't have a job left that pays over minimum wage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse1 Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Bush: Outsourcing painful, but remedy is worseSpeech precedes anti-terrorism talks in Pakistan Friday, March 3, 2006; Posted: 11:40 a.m. EST (16:40 GMT) NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- Praising India's expanding economy, President Bush warned Friday that fears about job outsourcing to other nations should not prompt the United States to limit global trade. "It's ... important to remember that when someone loses a job it's an incredibly difficult period for the worker and their families," Bush said in a speech in New Delhi. "It's true that some Americans have lost jobs when their companies move their operations overseas," he said. "Some people believe the answer to this problem is to wall off our economy from the world through protectionist policies. I strongly disagree." (Watch Bush explain why the U.S. and India are natural partners -- 2:36) "The United States will not give into the protectionists and lose these opportunities," Bush said. "For the sake of workers in both our countries, America will trade with confidence." But he added that "India has responsibilities as well." "India needs to continue to lift its caps on foreign investment ... and to continue to lower its tariffs and open its markets to American agricultural products, industrial goods and services." Bush delivered the address just prior to traveling to neighboring Pakistan for talks on terrorism Saturday in Islamabad with President Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan is an important ally in the U.S.-led fight against al Qaeda. Bush's arrival was preceded by widespread protests and a deadly attack Thursday outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi. (Full story) "On my trip to Islamabad, I will meet with President Musharraf to discuss Pakistan's vital cooperation in the war on terror, and our efforts to foster economic and political development so we can reduce the appeal of radical Islam," Bush said. "I believe that a prosperous, democratic Pakistan will be a steadfast partner for America a peaceful neighbor for India and a force for freedom and moderation in the Arab world." High-tech tour Earlier Friday the president toured India's high-technology hub Hyderabad, underscoring a landmark U.S.-Indian nuclear power pact. (See the Bush itinerary) Under the nuclear deal announced Thursday, India pledges to open up its 14 civilian nuclear reactors to international inspectors and keep power generation separate from its military program. (Full story) The two nations also announced an arms agreement that Washington said would allow India to buy more sophisticated fighter aircraft and other high-tech arms from the United States, including F-16s and F-18s. The arms decision will be viewed with interest in Pakistan, India's regional rival. India was disappointed by a U.S. decision nearly 12 months ago to sell F-16s to Pakistan. Hyderabad's large Muslim population shut down markets and businesses in the old quarters in protest over Bush's visit. The protests reflect India's mixed feelings about the United States -- a country seen as a loyal friend by some and a global bully by others. On Wednesday, nearly 150,000 protesters, most of them Muslims, demonstrated in New Delhi. However, only a few thousand protesters took part in Thursday's demonstrations -- made up of a mix of social and environmental groups. "Bush is a killer," one sign read. Local police in Mumbai said at least 65,000 anti-Bush protesters rallied there Thursday. Protesters burned effigies and shouted slogans. http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/03/03/bush.india.fri/index.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Grant Bush has done nothing whatsoever to keep anyone who has lost a job due to outsourcing, ever. Nor does he intend to ever to do anything about it. He has no program for it either proposed or being drawn up. He has never rebuked a company for excessive outsourcing and done every thing in his power to cut support any and all programs designed to alleviate the pain of it he claims to understand. He recently told elderly out of work workers (because of outsourcing) to educate themselves for the challenges of tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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