Cost of raw materials

[tom2p 2,394]

9 hours ago, RandyLittrell said:

 

Our system confuses the heck outa me!! We don't really build anything anymore, everything is consumer driven and I don't see how you are supposed to grow an X percentage  
 

you might be confused - but you are on target 

 

we need to build more 

 

this is a major problem 

 

[rjg854 11,387]

We need a lot more, Made in the USA

[953 nut 55,320]

2 minutes ago, tom2p said:

we need to build more 

 

this is a major problem

Lets see;       computer chips so that the auto industry can resume production could be a good thing to build.       Just for safety sake we might want to consider bringing medical equipment manufacturing back home too.       Our defense industry relying on computer guidance systems that are made by a likely future adversary never made good sense to me. 

[Ed Kennell 38,227]

Where did all the manufacturing employees go?https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/terence-p-jeffrey/21955000-12329000-government-employees-outnumber-manufacturing

 

 

 

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,326]

My son called last night to ask if I had 3 2x4's in my wood stash , I replied sure. Can't wait for him to show up , load them and I tell him that will be $25.00 . He he 

[lynnmor 7,308]

1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said:

Where did all the manufacturing employees go?https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/terence-p-jeffrey/21955000-12329000-government-employees-outnumber-manufacturing

 

 

Add those that are supported by government programs to those that are directly employed by government, you will see that there is way too many riding in the wagon and very few pulling it.  Remember that the only source of wealth is people actually creating it with their own two hands.