JerryBaumchen

Hi folks, Can anyone tell me the last time Trump said anything positive about anyone? Other than himself, of course. Trump mocks Pelosi in California speech - POLITICO Trump’s attack on Milley fuels special counsel’s push for a gag order - POLITICO IMO it simply is not in his DNA. Jerry Baumchen PS) And to think some people want him back into the White House. Maybe Joe should sic Commander on him.

Hi folks, Looks like someone has had that come to jesus moment: Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Georgia, becoming first to reach plea deal in election-subversion case - POLITICO I fully expect more as this goes forward. Jerry Baumchen

Hi lippy, Me thinks you ask too much. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Not that it was unexpected: Sen. Dianne Feinstein has died : NPR It will be interesting to see who Newsom puts up. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, In some circles, that could be an experienced gunman: Teacher shot by 6-year-old says school was warned 4 times, announces lawsuit - ABC News (go.com) Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, For the entirety of his political life Biden has supported union workers more than any other politician that I know of. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Anyone who thinks Biden is senile has not been paying attention to when Trump talks without a script. Jerry Baumchen

Hi winsor, I'm with you. There has never been a conviction when the Senate has voted. It is just a show. Jerry Baumchen

Hi jakee, As had been said many times here: You cannot fix some people Jerry Baumchen

Hi Mark, From your link: the majority of the American people understand the 2020 election was stolen Must have polled people in mental health facilities. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Interesting: National Drive Electric Week Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, From your link: he fined five defense lawyers $7,500 each as punishment for “engaging in repetitive, frivolous” arguments As we go along, it is probable that every Trump lawyer will be ponying up some money. Poor fools. Jerry Baumchen

Hi nutt, ParaFlite, who first developed them, said to replace every year. They did not put this in any of their manuals, but it was their position on this. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, One other option: A soldier standing guard in the proceedings was ordered to take the Ceaușescus outside one by one and shoot them, but the Ceaușescus demanded to die together. The soldiers agreed to this and began to tie their hands behind their backs, which the Ceaușescus protested against, but were powerless to prevent. The Ceaușescus were executed by a group of soldiers: Captain Ionel Boeru, Sergeant-Major Georghin Octavian and Dorin-Marian Cîrlan,[66] while reportedly hundreds of others also volunteered. Nicolae Ceaușescu - Wikipedia Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, Given: The T engine was known for its simplicity, reliability, and economy. I think that a fair amount of them could have moved into Model T mechanics. They were very simple engines: Ford Model T engine - Wikipedia I think it's a lot different today, where a 50-55 yr old person employed in manual labor, is hoping to move into the high tech world. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Wendy, I've often wondered what a farrier, working in Detroit in Oct 1908, might have thought as he watched all of those Model T's coming out of the factory. Jerry Baumchen

Hi airdvr, And, Trump would have left them behind even earlier than Biden did. Jerry Baumchen PS) There are many casualties in war; all types of wars & all types of casualties.

Hi Bill, Spot on. This is exactly what my original post was all about. I am a ret'd engineer [ but, I am still an engineer, that will never change ] and I love new technology. The big BUT is what about those that have been replaced? As you said, the $64,000 question. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, Wasn't Slim riding that baby into Moscow? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, IMO parenthood & grandparenthood brings a joy that no other human activity can surpass. Jerry Baumchen PS) As to what I think you are alluding to: Yes, the days of 8 - 10 offspring needs to be behind us. My mom & dad were both one of eight. I have two children & each of my children have one each.

Hi Bill, That is the gist of my original post. I won't be around as the problem becomes one that cannot be avoided; but, I think my children will. If not them, then my grandchildren. Putting one's head in the sand does not solve any problem. Jerry Baumchen PS) While I am glad I did not have one of those mindless jobs, they did provide a good wage & brought us the success of the middle class.

Hi Wendy, Re: a manufacturer of electric towers and the like that sells worldwide Was it these guys: SAE Towers - FROM DESIGN TO EXECUTION, MUCH MORE THAN ENERGY, TRANSMITTING LIFE. I've been to their facilities numerous times; both for production & for tower testing. Fun times. Re: The US doesn’t really have much of that any more Yup. I've worked with Bethlehem Steel, US Steel/American Bridge, Flint Steel, Falcon Steel - all gone except Falcon Steel, who are now owned [ I think ] by an overseas company: Steel Lattice Towers | MICA Steelworks All of those companies had lots of good paying jobs for the working class. The vast majority of those jobs are now gone. Some of it was because they did not institute more automated production methods. Other companies overseas [ mostly Japan in the late 70's - early 80's ] did automate & took those jobs for their people. Re: Which ignores the existence and needs of many who aren’t of above average intelligence and/or education (I.e. half the population), who are more and more being relegated to positions of asking for things like food stamps and other assistance, and who have trouble finding decent places to live they can afford This why I mentioned the minimum annual income. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Stumpy, From your link: Smarter people have better outcomes in almost every domain of activity: academic achievement, job performance, occupational status, income, creativity, physical health, longevity, learning new skills, managing complex tasks, leadership, entrepreneurial success, conflict resolution, reading comprehension, financial decision making, understanding others’ perspectives, creative arts, parenting outcomes, and life satisfaction. I do not disagree with this premise. However, it does not address the gist of my post; that jobs are being eliminated every day. Not everyone benefits from the advances of high tech. You can argue that 'everyone' benefits somewhat due to the advances; but, if your job goes away, is that truly a benefit? For every manual labor job eliminated, will there be a job in the high tech world? On a 1 for 1 basis, I do not think so. Jerry Baumchen PS) In the early 90's, I was at a production plant in Brazil watching people assemble insulators. There were about 9 to 11 people sitting at a large Lazy Susan installing parts. I mentioned to the Production Mgr that I could develop some machinery to do it automatically & for less money. He said, 'At these prices you can't.' Where was the last piece of clothing that you bought manufactured?

Hi folks, Actually, the end of manual labor has been the goal for a long time. However, it does look like the efforts are beginning to really make progress: Corvallis robotics company says new Salem factory could employ up to 500 people - OPB University of Washington engineers and computer scientists give assembly line robots a helping hand - OPB The unemployment lines are going to be longer. I once posted on here that every day, all over the world, people were working on automating all forms of labor. I see no change in that assertion. Will we need a guaranteed minimum annual income? Something to consider. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, As been said many times, you cannot fix stupid: Anti-vaxxers, flush with cash, now have political power - POLITICO I've reached the point where I am just fine with them being as they are. Let'em die; we are better off without them. Jerry Baumchen