It’s a brilliant showcase of why Republican, and Libertarian ideals offer nothing. The Progressives, and the rising Democratic Socialist faction do. It isn’t something great but it’s more than what the other side is.
I hope this gets shared around the Republican, and Libertarian online community. Because I genuinely would like some answers. Give me an actual solution.
A little about myself before we get started with this. I’m planning on going to law school online after getting my own apartment. I’ve worked at a gas station, and Taco Bell. I invest in cryptos like Solana, Polkadot, and Ankr. Other than that I also plan on self-publishing fantasy books on Kindle.
Point 1: These jobs are for kids!
Do you trust high school students to schedule, hire, and deal with a safe full of money? Also why are fast food places open before 4pm during the week? It seems like they should be open from 4pm to 10pm in this case.
This argument weakens as you go up the ladder of responsibility in a fast food restaurant. Shift lead, assistant manager, and store manager are roles for adults.
If the job is for children that means adult customers have to adjust their behavior. I’ve seen grown men, and women throw tantrums over minor inconveniences. Incorrect order, missing one item, closed lobby, and so on. If it’s a job for minors the adults have to act like adults.
Point 2: Learn a skill, and you’ll have a livable wage!
That’s the problem right there, My friend. Plenty of people with good degrees are priced out. Employers want a Master’s degree, and experience. A bachelor’s degree doesn’t guarantee you a job anymore.
The common retort is that they should go to trade school. But not everyone is meant to be a tradesman just like college isn’t for everybody. 2008/2009 screwed up the future for Generation Y, and 2020 screwed up the future for Generation Z.
People with degrees in technology, and law are making your coffee. Because 75 year old Thomas Winston the 3rd doesn’t want to retire. Plus employers don’t want to take a risk on fresh talent.
Counter point: Automation
85 million jobs are expected to be eliminated by 2025. That’s only the start of it. Do you think welding or construction is a a safe career long term? I can promise you that it isn’t. No skill, low skill, and medium skill jobs are at risk.
Does increasing the minimum wage accelerate automation? Yes but what alternative does the Republican party offer? It isn’t anything good or palatable to the masses. The most forward thinking individuals in the mainstream sphere are Elon Musk, and Andrew Yang.
There’s certainly better men but those ones are a little fringe. We’ve got to ease people in to a new paradigm.
How would you deal with this?
Counter point 2: Cost of living
Because of the increase in overall population, and labor supply. The value of an individual’s labor is worth less than before. Even with skills like welding, carpentry, and programming.
In the good old days, Husbands could work at a cement factory to support a family of five. He’d have a nice house, car, and some dogs. If a 25 years old American can afford a studio apartment by themselves these days. They’re considered lucky, and envied by their peers.
You can’t pursue a better career when you are just barely making ends meet.
How would you address this?
Eventually the American Right will have to look around to see just how bad things are. The American Left is offering a shit sandwich but at least it’s something.
I offered some ideas for the Communist CPUSA. But anyone is welcome to use them in their platform. America needs a futuristic mindset.
Baron thoughts 