Want to understand why Trump has rural America feeling hopeful? Listen to this Ohio town.

The small town of Wilmington, Ohio, was devastated in 2008 when DHL left and took more than 7,000 jobs with it. As the town tries to claw its way back, the Post explains why Donald Trump's election victory has brought it new life.
(Amazon chief executive Jeffrey P. Bezos owns The Washington Post.)

[@Aucald]

"Don't forget that most men with nothing would rather protect the possibility of becoming rich than face the reality of being poor."

[@keving1122]

Nailed it.

[@streettravelxxi]

Ima be rich one day lol but I also just have conservative values

[@stevechance150]

That's how Republican politicians recruit these voters. They dream of one day being rich, so rich that you don't have to work. Unfortunately, the legislation that Republican politicians pass is only focused on keeping the rich people rich. Republican Politicians are not interested in helping poor people become rich.

[@gamerpedia1535]

Honestly, I've been developing Conservative views but mainly because I feel like the government is overreaching and because it also seems like we have a lot of unnecessary taxes. Those are the main two reasons but this means I've been leaning more towards the Republican side. Personally, I don't think you should classify all/most Republicans as wanting to be rich but not confronting the fact that they're poor for 2 reasons. The first one being that my dad, for instance, grew up in a really poor family and has worked hard his entire life to get to the point where he is now. He now resides in the upper-middle class and he's not looking towards being rich even though he's not swimming in cash. My second reason is that it's natural to wish for things in life. Poor people are likely going to wish to be rich. This doesn't mean that they can't face their own reality/situation. I can agree that most politicians are in it for the money/self-gain but I don't agree that poor Republicans can't face their own poverty. I could be wrong though so feel free to debate me.

[@g.p.1101]

@@stevechance150 Neither are Democrats, please free your mind from tribalism. What dollar amount of wealth is the definition of "rich"?.

[@ecentballer1]

"obviously eating well" my dudddddeeeee

[@JayS64]

Lol

[@ethancerwinski4368]

ecentballer1 I think he was talking about the amount of food that he’s been eating rather then his diet

[@jamesweaver6212]

Wait a minute.. A Yankee with a Confederate hat !! These people are so confused,, they don't have a clue what they stand for..

[@dawnoceanside7300]

@@jamesweaver6212 he's no Yankee! A New Englander ❤️

[@jamesweaver6212]

@@dawnoceanside7300 last time I checked Ohio was north of the Mason/Dixon line,,

[@waynedooley1694]

I am from New Jersey but went to a small college in Kansas. The first thing I noticed was the willingness of many of the residents to live in the past.

[@vp4822]

The problem needs looking at the root cause. Research shows that municipalities with one or two businesses and no viable alternatives are essentially held hostage by that one business.

[@veronicamitchell9378]

Yès my life experience says that as well. I was born in Flint Michigan, GM was really the primary employer in the area. When they scaled back it was felt.

[@coshelcaudill4822]

I mean when the towns are populated by only about 25,000 people or less, it would be stupid for more than one or two businesses to be there.

[@rhemauer]

Something, something...eggs in one basket...

[@bobbabai]

Yes, there's a real problem even when the jobs are plentiful. If I were in a town where one business is growing by leaps and bounds and nothing else besides retail is growing, I'd have to find a better place, or at least a job that doesn't depend on that one business or on retail.

[@bobbabai]

​@@coshelcaudill4822 You're making an argument for living in and doing business in cities.

[@mialite7959]

It is easier to fool someone than convince someone that they have been fooled.

[@loucious73]

mark twain.

[@electricshirt]

Manny, immigrants pour into the USA from around the world all the time. So why do immigrants of Muslim faith and Mexicans concern you so much? Could it be that you are propagating a fear or distain against these specific groups of people for political leverage? Meanwhile the actual reason this town and many other small towns are struggling is the rise of automation in the industrial sector. Trump has said and done absolutely nothing about this issue. In fact, he has deliberately played into the hands of the corporate elite with the signing the recent GOP tax overhaul. One thing is for certain, Republicans have fooled a lot people.

[@burnellbrowne4303]

COMRADEtrump

[@gsvkck]

Yup, Hillary would have done nothing for these people just like trump. So what does that tell you? If you keep voting for these two failed parties, you'll keep getting screwed.

[@klastube]

Tawnya harding

[@mrwansabah]

I can't but empathize with him and his town. this is really sad what happened to beautiful America!

[@Bigp1077]

President Lyndon B. Johnson: "If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you."

[@kevinskiles2033]

The knife maker seemed intelligent, and made some good points. I would have had more sympathy if he hadn't been wearing a Confederate flag bandana.

[@mrhollandsopus418]

Yeah that bandana told me not to listen to him. Maybe that was gods way of showing these racists that trump is a bum lying sack of shyt

[@McFishFilet]

Kevin Skiles maybe if you were open minded you will realize that the Confederate flag represents a lot of Southern culture and often doesn’t intend racism

[@kevinskiles2033]

@@McFishFilet The Confederate flag represents a former rebellion against the federal government, and is associated with white racism. It may not mean this to some, but can't be detached from it's more negative connotations. The swastika is a symbol used in some cultures, with no connection to Nazism, but that wouldn't be a good enough argument for people to start using it on flags, buildings, or clothing. The Confederate flag is too closely associated with racism to be accepted as an innocent symbol. It may not seem fair, but life isn't always fair.

[@McFishFilet]

Kevin Skiles I mean you can think that in your bubble but many households in the south still show off the flag with none of the negative connotations, it may not seem fair but life isn’t fair

[@kevinskiles2033]

@@McFishFilet I'm sure that many households display the flag, and I'm willing to bet that none of them are black, which tells you all you need to know.

[@franklintempleton9818]

Why do we expect FEDERAL government to save rural America? What about STATES?

[@40TonDump]

What happened to strong Americans that go out and shape their country, make it happen and be pioneers like the Americans of Old...? I've been through what they are doing and you don't wait for the US Gov. to fix your town and make up jobs, you go out, start on the bottom again, move away, whatever it takes to GO TO THE WORK!! While I feel bad for them, waiting for work to fix your little "Ville" isn't the way to do it. You have to go HUNT for work and stop worrying about what you had, it will not fix the future. As far as the knife maker, love his ideal to keep something going of anything. The woman who is the Hillary Supporter, should keep supporting Hillary and complain. Stop the drama, got off their A*se*, make change and chip at the old block and make a difference... I went through all this in my little country town so its not like don't know what is happening. I would have never posted this crying for help complaining video...

[@sharonbobby9175]

Hello Franklin how are you doing today I'm Sharon from South Dakota

[@sharonbobby9175]

Franklin how are you doing today I hope all is fine there

[@christopherarnett2851]

They want socialism, period.

[@franklintempleton9818]

@@christopherarnett2851 = SO WHAT!!! GERMANY is SOCIALIST country. GERMANY economy is 5x stronger than USA. Germany has 4x smaller population and DOUBLE bigger export than USA. Everybody has HEALTH insurance in Germany. 5 WEEK VACATION for every single German. Germany has BUDGET SURPLUS. USA has 1.5 trillion deficit. USA is banana country comparing to Germany.

[@WTH1812]

How is Wilmington OH doing after 4 years of Trump? Like most of rural America that voted for him, not much better

[@jb894]

doing great probably. trump is the goat.

[@pickettmandi]

When an honest man discovers he is mistaken, he ceases to be mistaken or he ceases to be honest.

[@maryrodger5130]

I would love it if WaPo did a follow up speaking to the same people now that it's 2022 and we're just months away from November. It would also be interesting if WaPo spoke with their state and federal representatives sitting down with these same citizens in a room together. I know it's just a dream and will never happen but...

[@1houroflove186]

Mike: "I'm making my house payments...obviously EATING well." Funny guy.

[@lunafringe10]

what house? I saw a few sheds

[@beeragainsthumanity1420]

His Confederate flag hat was funny too.

[@timwhiting6721]

I feel ya brother, I live in ashtabula . It took a while , but within 2 years there is now more jobs n more businesses than I've ever seen. Plus I love youtube.

[@sharonbobby9175]

Hallo Tim how are you doing today I'm Sharon from South Dakota

[@donnabrown8582]

Tim Whiting Thank Obama for that! It took Obama 8 years to turn around the almost bankrupt economy under Bush The employment graph was shooting straight up when Obama left office and trump claimed credit for all of 2016 even though he came in on the end of it Trump created some jobs sure but not as many as he claims and not the high paying jobs he promised

[@mrj.kottari8453]

@@sharonbobby9175 "Hi I'm Karen from Racistown"

[@skeeterskoville9226]

I vote ppl and not party. Damn I miss George Washington...

[@skeeterskoville9226]

@buzzclick500 Exactly! He was against them. I'm the same way. All parties are corrupt. I have liberal and conservative views, as all Americans should. The radicals are whats keeping our nation divided.

[@skeeterskoville9226]

@buzzclick500 haha niiice 😂

[@sharonbobby9175]

Hello Jack how are you doing today I'm Sharon from South Dakota

[@polishherowitoldpilecki5521]

Abolish political parties form political partnership.

[@vmtz2001]

Oh you knew George Washington, did you?

[@renee3356]

This is actually heartbreaking...these people are struggling and vulnerable, and need something to believe in to get them through everyday so they put their trust in the wrong person.

[@jeffbanner4580]

DHL closeed up domestic in US package when Bush wash in office

[@popitgood3456]

This has been edited and still didn't correct wash to was.

[@brianmatarutse8377]

@@popitgood3456 lol 😂

[@ruleyourmind3513]

"I love the uneducated" - Donald J. Trump

[@joannajean9599]

No they haven't been fooled. If you have learnt about the economy and business world you would have known that it's normal for a new business to struggle at the beginning before things get better. It is a worldwide situation. It's also normal that development is slower to come in rural area. This is also a worldwide phenomenon. The encouragement of the creation of business is one initiative by Donald Trump . The coming of Amazon is one thing made possible by Trump. This would have been improbable with a Democrat.

[@earlofmar7987]

"You can tell a Democrat Voter anything and they will believe you". Hillary Clinton

[@Omnipharius]

@@earlofmar7987 making things up to level the playing field huh? Grasping at straws all you have?

[@earlofmar7987]

@@Omnipharius Hillary did say that. Do your research. Why do you think the Democrats keep Public School underfunded. Why do you think that Union's control the Teacher's Union's and once they get tenure you can't rid of them. They are a Cancer on our Schools. Why do you think Hillary let in UNESCO, which is controlled by China and she let in the Confucius Institutes into our Univ.

[@boomerraised8259]

Trump said he loves the uneducated that they are often the smartest and hardest working. Again just another example of the left twisting his words to fit there narrative.

[@windygail5702]

This town died long before DHL left. This town has a college and a huge welfare problem. Try managing better.

[@jondunmore4268]

republican governor?

[@burnellbrowne4303]

tell trumpster ?

[@GAURAV25855ify]

towns like this needs to create better and high skilled jobs or new generation.

[@GeneralG1810]

Oh and if Hilary had won the place would be booming would it?

[@CopperRavenProductions]

Based on what facts? Also 7000 jobs lost in a small town destroys a community. It has a domino effect. No one has money so the local stores close down aswell. I lived in a small town (population 3800) and when Shaw industries closed it became a ghost town

[@coryudler8477]

How’s things in Wilmington Ohio today? Downtown vibrant? DHL come back?

[@mrdave2112]

Provide a service people want and don't depend on someone else like the government (Trump) to save you. Take responsibility for yourself; no one else will.

[@jayhendricks67]

LEARN a TRADE

[@codyrodgers6426]

The biggest hindrance to rural America is education. Alot of them don't have degrees or even high school diplomas. Jobs are becoming more advanced with technology factories aren't what they use to be. Back then it was acceptable to drop out of school to make money for your family. Now with jobs becoming more advanced rural America is being left behind. Trumps problem is he promised to bring jobs back but never specifically said how. If you really want to help rural America bring training programs and education to them so they can learn and become qualified with these new jobs and be able to provide for there family. There's alot of good folks in rural America despite what the news likes to say about them.

[@powerdavid6235]

"Your jobs are coming back...… believe me".... bwahahahhahahahha

[@unitedstates4912]

this is the most useless comment I've read

[@Barbarian761]

The thing is the county this town is in didn't, all of a sudden, switch from blue to red. It only voted Democrat once, in LBJ's landslide over Goldwater and, even then, in that county, that was only a single digit victory.

[@VinieChwaniEmpire]

Most people knew he was lying

[@VinieChwaniEmpire]

@@unitedstates4912 Did Trump con you too?

[@Omnipharius]

@@VinieChwaniEmpire sure looks like it.

[@capcapone5530]

“My bank account usually has 5 dollars in it” First time?

[@shirleyporter8376]

Best wishes to all of you from Canada. We seem to all be in this mess together. Good Luck.

[@mikelovetere4719]

You Canucks are in a bigger mess, you keep voting in Trudeau

[@robertpreskop4425]

All wealthy developed countries are in the exact same mess. Most of Europe is dealing with the exact same problems. These destitute third world countries dirt cheap labor and few regulations are too sweet to turn down.

[@framclean7910]

Uk is the same. The big cooperations dnt pay tax.

[@DestroyThoseThatDestroyUs]

Yeah, you’re all afraid “minorities” out breeding you. So yeah, you guys are in it together. We’re not! Hahaha

[@russwilson2305]

There is a WalMart there ar 2825 Progressive Way. (ironic address) Nothing kills downtown faster than that corp. moving in. Amazon will perhaps help the local Wilmington economy by strangling other small towns. The midwest needs to learn what the game is really all about, rather than blaming Charles Darwin.

[@Clawzoftime]

Russ Wilson the game ain't about factories anymore for sure jobs are never coming back even with factories coming back because automation. Trump knew this it was all a trick to get his corp friends and himself tax breaks that is the real reason and at the same time he is working for Jewish out in the middle east. His agenda is clearly same as always the middle east not America. 2018 started with him addressing what? IRAN. MAGA is just a sales pitch now he sold his idea and we see it was a lemon.

[@peterhaslam2294]

I’m from the Midwest. Tell me what the game is about.

[@Clawzoftime]

Peter Haslam the game is about progressing. There is no more rust belt, manufacturing will be for the machines -- automation, a.i. Human will basically become a mere supplement to the labor force. In light of it all, we will develop new fields of work, and you should pursue things you actually like doing. Be a creator, that's what humans do. Create, invent and learn. Learn how to program, learn how to be an engineer, and yes you can learn the arts too. There is no set plan fot what the midwest needs to do other than progress and travel new avenues that can be built upon.

[@Clawzoftime]

Peter Haslam but i do have a prediction... Most of the population is being squeezed out of the rural areas and the government wants you to be part of 'mega cities' or super cities. This will be inevitable. The rural areas in some few decades from now will be for the rich. Those California wildfires are no accident. Those are very nice homes but... It is possible that we are paying China debt through 'eminent domain'. Much like the chinese beverly hills you are seeing rising, you will see chinese conttinue to grow and own California. The U.S sold California, you just don't know it. The whole 'wall' idea should have been a hint for most people, who is known for their wall? The great wall of china. It sounds irrational, but look at the world, i wouldn't be quick to dismiss this. I have no ill regards towards Chinese I like Chinese people and i hold no bias here.

[@russwilson2305]

Peter H. This is what's up. Corporations replacing local business. Actual robots working for the corporations. Family farms being bought by corporations (ADM etc) We are seeing the logical and absurd conclusion of unfettered capitalism here. Corporations want lower wages but still want to sell to a populace who is out of work, due in large part to the corporate interference in local economies. The corporations also want you to vote their interests, and in the Midwest, you mostly do. It's unreal.

[@bobdonovan34]

Governors, state senators and mayors have a lot more influence over local economies than Presidents. A state has to carefully pick it law makers. They have to be out lobbying businesses, creating incentives, creating jobs for the states. Kick your local reps in the ass and make them do their job by attracting work into your areas or kick them out of office.

[@lsamg384]

Thank you Bob, never understood why people don't get this. regardless of who(m) you voted for, your local reps are responsible for local economics. Not 45,Not Obama,not Bush

[@christinacope562]

Bob Donovan A state's population needs to vote everytime, and know what their council, statehouse is up to. These people think it is a President, Congress, liberals, babykillers, ad nauseum who are controlling their community. Apathy and ignorance led them to their situation.

[@paulamari1872]

However, the recent tax plan may cause an increase in local taxes to compensate.

[@christinacope562]

paul amari My big fear, it happenened after the great recession, squeezing me hard.Tea Party in 2010 gained control of Statehouse, cut state taxes for wealthy and business causing the middle to bear the burden. Townships, schools lost so locals raised property, sales, income tax.

[@paulamari1872]

Christina Cope Not surprised We are becoming or have become a Plutocracy. Maybe several of our leaders believe that most will not focus on the property, sales, income tax increases.

[@geraldbradley7919]

and Blanch: Where are the cows, pigs and chickens.When a town is devastated like this it is time to take you own local government in your hands and began to live off the land. Plant a garden, raise sheep. live off the land a become self sufficient!!

[@jeanburk9539]

Grow hemp!! Plant of many applications, and getting high is not one of them.

[@sharonbobby9175]

Hello Gerald how are you doing today I'm Sharon from South Dakota

[@tomaskuli177]

Or a radical idea. MOVE. I did five times while earning 3 college degrees and a second language,, paid in cash, while working full time. Never occurred to me to do anything else. Don't look to someone else. Look to yourself. I have zero college debt, am now fluently bilingually, own my second home to be paid off in 5 years, and own two old Toyotas that run great, and a credit score over 830. I grew up in the south Bronx.

[@nicolassaliba7205]

Gerald Bradley exactly

[@MrCook1227]

Gerald Bradley, we specialized during the Industrial Revolution. Not everyone has to be a farmer. Individual farmers in the 17th, 18th and 19th century were generally very poor. Technology has made it so that one farm can feed tens of thousands of people. Going back to individual farming may seem romantic to you, but it's not practical and it's not even possible for most people. If you're out of work and don't own land, where are you going to grow vegetables and raise pigs and cows? And how are you going to take care of your family while you're waiting for the first season's crops to come in? What about money? You'd have to grow enough food to sell most of it in order to buy clothes, pay your mortgage, etc. Or maybe you intend to shear your sheep and make clothes to send your kids to school in. How silly you are.

[@jeffanderson8384]

Educate yourselves! Don't rely on your high school diploma getting you beyond a low wage retail/fast food job. I graduated from college thirty years ago and while I still apply many of the practices I learned then the tools of the trade have changed. If you plan to keep up or possibly get ahead you must continue your education.

[@justme87999]

Skilled labor not requiring college diplomas often pay more

[@jeffanderson8384]

Tim, that reply says a lot. I hope your children rise to a higher form of intellect.

[@Sasq420]

Agreed Owen. Even in my small rural town a plumber can pull 65$ an hour with experience. While I don't expect my daughters to be plumbers, my son has many such options as he's been pulling 3.5+ GPA through-out highschool. The girls I'm hoping will take their grandfather and I up on medical school which he is offering to assist with.

[@jeffanderson8384]

Hi Devin. You are correct. There's absolutely nothing wrong with skilled labor although why not do everything you can to better yourself and possibly improve your employment prospects? I try to take at least one community college coarse a year, it keeps me informed and I typically learn something of value that I can use in my own business and it is great for networking. I do not qualify for financial aid although if you do qualify many CCs will offer reduced tuition and sometimes it can even be free. I'm taking a CNC machinist coarse this spring, this is completely outside my profession but it is something I'm curious about and it is amazing tool used for manufacturing. Having access to these resources and knowledge is priceless even if I only use what I learn as a hobby.

[@jeffanderson8384]

Thank you for your reply. It's never too late.

[@AbdulRazak-kw4gv]

You are not a tree , MOVE !!!

[@MrSurfcaster76]

Zack Asante well said!!

[@michaelmoreton5042]

Its now 2 years on. Those towns are still suffering. At what point do the people realize that they have been fooled.

[@mikelovetere4719]

Do you live there? How the f--k do you know how they are doing? From a biased anti-Trump video put out when trump was only in office one year? By a newspaper that is fake news against Trump, that endorsed Hillary Clinton for president?

[@christopherarnett2851]

Yes Mike, you can't reason with Socialist leftist fool's. Waste of time.

[@brainiacbold169]

It’s always the same thing! I’m a black man and do not understand how other than race someone like Trump can convince these people they are alike or he is in support of them. His supporters come from towns like this and he campaigned on bringing jobs back selling wolf tickets to these people and has not yet released his own taxes. They still love him like he is the answer sooo I guess

[@PatrickJago]

Brainiac Bold this is one white dude that can’t strand trump ! How I yearn to have a real president for the people back in office like Obama was. Anyone with half a brain should know trump is a con man (boy)!

[@steverech6164]

Mike looks like he has been voting against his self-interests for decades

[@t.n.4853]

This breaks my heart. All Americans need to help each other. There needs to be redistribution of jobs to rural and small town America. While coastal cities are overcrowded and expensive, rural towns are spacious and affordable.

[@yomasane3670]

They aren't seeing the recovery they keep hearing about? Maybe don't should go and throw free rolls of paper towels at them like he did to the American citizens in Puerto Rico after the hurricane? I hear their lights still haven't been turned on.

[@kevinmccaffrey2214]

Yoma you left out the part where the Puerto Rican government ran it to the Ground Puerto Rican government which 99% Puerto Rican

[@yomasane3670]

@@kevinmccaffrey2214 They brought the hurricane on themselves ... maybe with voodoo? Isn't that more of a Jamaican thing?

[@johannbogason1662]

This is weird... Do these men actually think that Trump will make things better? ...beyond tragicomic

[@mikelovetere4719]

Tragic that trump-haters will never acknowledge the accomplishments Trump has made in only 2 years, what took Obama 8 years to f---k up

[@rizon72]

What did democrats do? They are so concerned with LA and NY and positions of the far left they don't care about anything else. In fact, democrats are trying to eliminate any power they might have in voting as well by going to a popular vote. So again, what have/will democrats do? What is their position for the 2020 elections?

[@mikeparker7631]

He already has...nutjobs like you just refuse to pay attention to your bigger paychecks.

[@happymaskedguy1943]

Thats why large companies are a bad idea. Lots of small, independently operating businesses ensure there can never be large scale economy collapses like this.

[@BelowAverageRazzleDazzle]

Small companies lack the capital to make investments required for building things like a 747 though or a submarine. Or build the infrastructure necessary to deliver electricity or natural gas. It's not realistic to expect that an economy can survive with only small businesses.

[@tiramisu8359]

make it like china. lots of small easy parts of something made from home industries. and collected to be used in large company.

[@tylerdurden7690]

How many businesses have you run?

[@wingl5841]

tiramisu how do you run quality control with many small companies or large items that require a lot of capital?

[@wingl5841]

Inevitably companies will overtake others and monopolies and oligopoly will emerge

[@whowawoo]

No business ever wakes up in the morning and says, "How many more people can we hire today?" What ordinary people fail to understand about business people is they are just mercenary about profit. How can you have a businessman run the country with the mentality of profit in mind. People are just pawns, numbers to be added and deleted.

[@beeragainsthumanity1420]

Perot would have been a terrible president too.

[@CorvusCorax.]

These people must be soooo tired of winning now 🙄😂

[@aaronbliss7192]

what would Clinton done for them

[@tregforsyth1969]

@@aaronbliss7192 The same as Obummer

[@jamespolk1925]

treg forsyth so nothing

[@lancevadnais9819]

Trump put amazon back in Wilmington, after DHL and Airborne moved out. Brought a ton of jobs back. Results

[@brianbarefoot6574]

@@lancevadnais9819 trump did this and not bezos? Please tell me where you read that trump did it?

[@konrrade]

I want them to feel comfortable again, too. The Democrats let them down, and the Republicans have never had their backs. Trickle down will never help this town.

[@timk6086]

DHL was gone way before Trump.

[@dynomite2911]

Yeah during Bush jr admin. Another repuke to thank for tanking economy

[@patnisbert2021]

Thank you for being grateful GOD bless you

[@bISHOPawesome]

Glad to see the Washington Post shining a light on a desperate town being saved by Amazon. On a completely unrelated note, who owns this newspaper? I forget.

[@dragonfly9143]

So how is Wilmington doing these days?

[@GiarkReleos]

do the people in that town know that Trimp is waging are personal war against amazon?

[@stevenhorton902]

GiarkReleos Even if they do know, you don't expect them to acknowledge how much they fucked up..

[@eudofia]

@Alexander Amazon is only a behemoth in e-commerce. In retail as a whole, Amazon is just 4% of US total. That does not make a monopoly. Walmart does more harm to small towns mom and pop stores than Amazon does. But it just goes to show people's priorities these days. People will order cornflakes from Amazon because it is 50c cheaper and drive past their local stores. And then complain that Amazon is a monopoly.

[@bbking1439]

@Alexander it's called capitalism

[@boxingexcellence79]

Senator Sanders is taking on Amazon, Walmart & other corporations while politicians like Trump sit on their hands as these corporations plunder America.

[@kathymurphy3288]

I have been anonymously seeking investment advise on stocks and crypto currencies. Which is more profitable and flexible to invest in for short and long capital appreciation.

[@franklinkrystiyan8390]

Stock I would advise, cryptocurrency is speculative, completely based on supply and demand. All currencies are, to some degree, based on what people are willing to pay, but it’s different with a crypto like Bitcoin. Unlike other currencies like the dollar or gold, it’s a much smaller market with regard to its overall size, so it’s more subject to big swings

[@danielsvaughn255]

@@franklinkrystiyan8390 investments carry risk. The market could crash for various reasons. Companies could go bankrupt. Or, in a positive sense, a stock could soar over time. risk is important when you decide to add different assets to your portfolio.

[@antonivaaleksandra7798]

Bitcoin trading right now should be on every financially cautious individual list. In few months you'll be ecstatic with the decision you made today. Bitcoin is the future!!

[@mathewsoults9336]

@@antonivaaleksandra7798 for a financial independence life. This is one of a kind advise.

[@matthewrowland7162]

Bitcoin and crytocurrencies trading is a big chance of making passive money. Need that extra stream of income? Invest in bitcoin and crytocurrencies.

[@pamelarachal6856]

Some of us people need to listen to that DVD of Teddy Pendergrass say wake up everybody if you listen to that then it will put you right on point or what's going on!!!!

[@earnieeveridge]

How about Marvin Gaye's Merci Merci Me.

[@WoodArtAndWoof]

I used to be proud to be proud to be a rural American. If this means I have back Trump, I say I have further use for rural America!!!!

[@zuzu-db6sf]

If you want me to summarize who yang is, just replied brother. :)

[@P7777-u7r]

Being rural doesnt mean you have to be a trump supporter any more than living in a city makes you a flaming liberal

[@MsMsmak]

Trumpo promised something he could never ever deliver. These people believed him.

[@Michael-ow8wi]

I know so many people in Ohio who have gotten great paying Steel Mill Jobs again. The coils that were being made in China are now being made HERE. People are getting jobs that allow for family growth. This was not the case during the 8 years of Obama. FACT.

[@topazfire974]

When you tell yourself everything is going to be fine when it's definitely falling apart, in conditions like that it is hard to keep you optimistic views on your current living situation, I can see why some people would snap.

[@TheBlueThird]

That's when faith becomes so important.

[@geodezix]

here's what i don't get: wilmington ohio is 20 miles from dayton, 50 miles from columbus. easy commutes. lots of jobs. lots of good high-pay government jobs. why move? why even care if one industry leaves town? these people gave up too quickly

[@sdwputnam]

It is Apr 2019, I would like to hear how they are doing now.

[@davidmedina4549]

sdwputnam, CA. : Got back less then half the amount from my 2018 tax return then 2017. Brother got butt raped hard ! How did Trump's new taxs cut affect you ?

[@frankphillips6001]

@@davidmedina4549 might want to look into actual tax liability rather than how much you overpaid in withholding. But then, what do facts matter?

[@randyuhls4608]

Idea google them, you do have computer try using that,

[@realCodyCurtis]

@sdwputnam The town is still recovering, but things are certainly looking up steadily. Housing values have started to rise in the area and many projects have been put into place to improve roads and gas lines. Amazon has finally begun a first round of hiring though many people have taken to commuting to Cincinnati and Dayton areas for work. The downtown area has come alive again with new shops and social events and even the Kroger in town got a face lift to include a new Starbucks. I think that the most important change is that people here actually believe that recovery is possible, and that belief alone has been a catalyst for progress and increased value within the community. I'm a 30 year old army veteran who was born and raised here, and while I have been all over the world, I can honestly say that I am proud of my small town and I am grateful to see it coming back to life.

[@barrybright7173]

They all died when their jobs didn't come back. SAD!

[@anthonybarlow5955]

This country won't get any where waiting on the government. None of these political parties have the people of this country at its heart, we need to make our own towns and cities great again CAUSE IF YOUR SITTING AROUND WAITING FOR TRUMP THAT'S A LONG TIME TO WAIT FOR A BOAT THAT WON'T COME

[@NoobTube4148]

Educate your children. The future is bleak for manual labour jobs. College degree is the new high school GED.

[@joea1433]

It is NOT the governments responsibility to "create jobs". That is Leftist nonsense that has been spouted since the 1800s. Billions of people in the world thoughtlessly making babies is the problem. Society is not responsible for your thoughtless decisions!

[@baldomerocastillo6339]

But Trump made 2,000,000 jobs but not in your town wow oh saw that coming

[@ronniem3592]

Face it-- It's over. The town will never be the same! You voted for Trump, This is just the beginning

[@LionofJudah75]

Tell me how any candidate would have helped this town.... really. Trump did bring jobs and corporations back to America, sorry if not everyone got what they wanted. We still are way better off than if Hillary won. Washington Post.... hating Trump no matter what.

[@joannajean9599]

You're right. If people have learnt about the economy and business world they would have known that it's normal for a new business to struggle at the beginning before things get better. It is a worldwide situation. It's also normal that development is slower to come in rural area. This is also a worldwide phenomenon. The encouragement of the creation of business is one initiative by Donald Trump . The coming of Amazon is one thing made possible by Trump. This would have been improbable with a Democrat.

[@SadeWorldwide]

Not a single immigrant in site bit some how its thier fault. Sheesh come on white America

[@jonthegeologist616]

that "obviously eating well" was cute

[@dfindlay6203]

How sad that these vulnerable citizens were manipulated by The Don. I hope that Amazon brings life back to this town! Very cool that Michael was able to start a successful business!

[@pattycarljackson]

Every person is vulnerable to these politicians whether it was Obama, trump or Biden and Kamala Harris haha. They all give false hope to people and only worry about the east and west coast of America where people have every opportunity in the world unlike people who live in states like those or more rural poor states and cities.

[@dfindlay6203]

@@pattycarljackson This is a very important conversation. I am first generation US born, of West Indian parents, and I have lived on the east coast, from NY to FL for my entire life, so I cannot relate to the issues of rural USA. Please forgive this question if it is ignorant, inconsiderate or insensitive, but if there is no opportunity in rural America, why not relocate?

[@pattycarljackson]

@@dfindlay6203 no it isn’t ignorant at all, I used to say that all of the time, why not relocate. I’ve watched many videos about rural American and a lot of these places people have lived here for generations and it is their home and a lot of them are farmers and farm corn or cotton and these town can’t just die off. The corn and cotton grown here is being used or eaten by all of us on the coasts but we seldom realize that and don’t often care. This isn’t toward you but I have always felt that people on the coasts are more ignorant and uneducated then those they call ignorant and uneducated from rural America and know about the land and how to fend for themselves and make the most from what they have rather then having it always handed.

[@dfindlay6203]

@@pattycarljackson I will agree that most of us on the coasts are uneducated concerning land, and growing food, which is definitely a needed skill. While we may have more "technical" skills, and "street smarts", (IMO) citizens in rural areas are more likely to survive if everything shut down. If our grocery stores closed, most of us would starve. With such a diverse and wide-spread population in this country, how do you propose the federal government meet ALL of our needs? Just as important, how much responsibility do the elected leaders in our local governments have in our day-to-day living situations? IMO, I feel that we place too much on the shoulders of the federal government, and not enough on the local government. The comparison between the lives of rural and urban citizens is a great example. Our challenges are vastly different, so how can the federal government possibly address the concerns of each and every town in the USA?

[@Redandranger]

Wow -- that guy with the doo-rag better pray for Obamacare because he's one Big Mac away from a triple bypass.

[@kimiicemanmz]

😂😂😂 man you're killing me....beautiful. ..God bless you Sir

[@Shineynsparkles]

Dayum

[@sai-151q]

U made me laugh today

[@Redandranger]

@khana ristobal The whole NK army couldn't hurt that guy. He has an equator not a waist.

[@joancarlson4905]

So is that fat clown in DC

[@oliviashaw3947]

His confederate head scarf lets me know that jobs are not his only concern. He is also attracted to Trump's racist appeal.

[@briankirby6714]

Please don't hesitate to bring your hate and the reality is that karma is a return trip sister!!!

[@oliviashaw3947]

@ray ray Im not judgemental, I am aware of Confederate history. Just as you would expect a jewish person to be offended by a Swastika, you should expect African Americans to be offended by the confederate flag!

[@oliviashaw3947]

@@briankirby6714 Being aware of racism does not make me a hater. I actually feel sorry for him. A minimal knowledge of history lets me understand the racist symbolism of the Confederate Flag. Just as Jewish people are offended are by the Swastika, African Americans with any knowledge of life for us under that flag should be offended!

[@ddesign63]

Trump has played the working class.

[@henrythecat3094]

Really what the Democrats have done? They want more illegal aliens and expand welfare who's going to pay for that?

[@darkerbrother1]

Instead of complaint about what the federal government isn’t doing to help. What are the State Governments doing. That is what the issue is.

[@fishbone3333]

Wilmington OH is a little over 50 miles from Cincinnati, where there are plenty of jobs. That is a lengthy commute, but not an impossible one. If people in Wilmington were struggling after the departure of DHL, they could have sought jobs in the metro Cincy area and still lived in their quaint town. When I was hurting for a job in my field in 2006, I secured a position that paid $55,000, but was 57 miles away. I sucked it up and did it. My quality of life went down, but I didn;t have to deplete my savings accounts nor did i have to move my family.

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

I live in Los Angeles and drive 68 miles each way to work...which is over 2hrs each way. 4+ hrs a day commute, and I do it gladly as I own a great home in the outskirts of LA. You do what you have to do people....not that big a deal. And my commute in LA is very typical!

[@seededsoul]

Christopher McBurney Subscribe to some good podcasts!

[@kennethpeterson3742]

Christopher McBurney I agree with you Brother, I hope the Best for you and your family, I Will be Praying, AND Keeping my powder dry, GO WITH GOD

[@MrImpossibroGaming]

fishbone3333 Jesus Christ what is the matter with you

[@lordoftheflies7024]

Just because ita possible to do, doesnt mean its realistically gonna happen. People dont want nor should they make such large commutes. U even admitted u had to sacrifice a bit of ur quality of life. Can we honestly expect people to behave in ways we know they are not?

[@jerrymander4112]

Adaptability to change is highly underrated as a measuring stick of general intelligence.

[@jerrymander4112]

Yawn. Why is it always and US v. THEM [group] war-type thing..? You bore me to sleep

[@jerrymander4112]

@Karen Reed Why do you see the universe in such black/white terms, curiously..? rush much? ;)

[@jerrymander4112]

@Karen Reed Aren't We, The People, not Men (as in Mankind)..?

[@coffinfeeder7732]

Jerry Mander Because the elite consistently act against the interest of everyone (including them) by destroying the planet to maximize short term profit. They excoriate the virtue of paying less and less taxes when in reality they likely pay little taxes in the first place with offshore accounts, while the everyman foots the majority of the bill to infrastructure and public resources the elite also use. In this case, it’s literally us vs them. Unless you’re a fat cat of the 1%, I don’t see why it’s your concern in the first place.

[@mhartung8335]

@@jerrymander4112 .......Because vacuous dolts too gutless to stand for what's right , and too pathetic to admit their wrong see grey ; you for example.

[@ironcap2050]

When did it become POTUS's job to make sure every town has a business or is doing well? Isn't this the responsibility of the locality? I understand that person's in government want to say that they will make this great again but everyone knows it is not the President's job. Each town and city must manage their resources and make it beneficial for their members. I appreciated the person's honesty and realistic view of their town. He is not seen very often.

[@NoLoVeLoStNoLoVfOuNd]

What sucks more is Ohio just took another hit in the auto industry, not sure were at, I’m taking a guess Petersburg I think, they laid off over 3000 gm employees and sent there jobs over seas. This just happen like 6 months ago. It’s sad that happen. The Uaw President sent a letter to trump about it. Saying how they voted for him and nothing but bad is still happing to them, even after trump gave all the rich business big tax cuts. Sad very sad. I do blv trump is trying tho. I can respect him for that.

[@lingli314]

we have more hope from Trump than any politician around.

[@onecompass7290]

It's literally terrifying that people are SO effing stupid

[@earnieeveridge]

I know it so depressing they want to keep dumbing down people that struggle. It's unbelievable how far our country has fallen since the '50s and '60s. Terrible we may be doomed now. With Trump driving the stake in our hearts as he is forced out of the white house.

[@onecompass7290]

@@earnieeveridge I think it's actually a service that middle America is rising up and making their voices heard. Don't like the current political outcome....but I hope eventually we come together again-perhaps in the midpoints. God Bless you!

[@kristinowens899]

I'm curious to hear what they have to say now.

[@ceegabe1555]

Same type situation in Detroit, Michigan. When auto industry left, community financial devastation and poverty set in. So sad for both communities.

[@tliszt]

I hope they understand how well this has worked out for them. Here in Ohio and in those towns affected by General Motor's closures. Of course AFTER all of the generous tax breaks!

[@nickc7093]

You mean the tax breaks that will make their way back to the rich within 15 years? :laughingcryingemoji:

[@randomactsofcruelty1795]

They're too stupid to understand. They still believe Obama is the reason they're gullible losers.

[@curses6166]

Trump brought companies back to Ohio you damn Democrats. He ended the horrible NAFTA trade deal.

[@virginiaconway374]

That's a sad story yet a heartwarming, in the townspeople strength to persevere.

[@peggyghirardello275]

Point is no matter where u live it could happen to u me anyone

[@shryve]

I grew up in small town New England and when I was a child we lost most of our Factories, but we did not go absolutely crazy over it...

[@whosyourdaddy5719]

Too bad, there is no independent candidate for Americans to vote. A non-left or right candidate would fit the majority of sane people.

[@whosyourdaddy5719]

Macron is not far left. Le Pen is far right.

[@thischannelisnotmine]

our closest things to a "independent candidate" was Gary Johnson, who is a complete idiot who did not know what was going on in syria or lybia lmao

[@whosyourdaddy5719]

or if McCain runs again.

[@ronaldfrable8422]

Iam a life long Democrat but god I wish John McCain ran in the last election not wit crazy Shara Palin . McCain seems like a great guy out to really help our country . Any more I don't care if there Dem our Rep all I want is a person that is working for the country not for them self . Now with the fool in the Oval Office I think all are past sins are coming to haunt us . Please God don't let there be more then 4 years of this .

[@Greylin91]

"obviously eating well" lol

[@bp4502]

Atleast he didn't lie about that haha

[@aaronswink2100]

Actually, obesity is not a sign of "eating well". It's usually a sign of eating high calorie, low nutrient, cheap food. Only the wealthy can afford to eat healthy food regularly.

[@littlekkaczymar9591]

Greylin91 yes he said he eats well.. Your point is?

[@mhartung8335]

Aaron........Or grow , catch , forage , hunt your own........

[@Monotremata]

Maybe eating a bit too well. He's making his house payments but if health problems start to develop due to a less-than-healthy diet, then means health care costs start to accumulate. Doctor visits, specialist consultations, procedures, medication, etc. All of that can put a big dent into one's earnings, claw away at resources. And then those house payments are a struggle to keep up with. When you're only a little bit ahead or just treading water, it doesn't take much misfortune to push you very far behind.....

[@lofilapa512]

Not just wait for the President, the governor should have idea for the state and give to the President, thank you

[@nycgirlnycgirl9991]

These are the people AOC is encouraging the Democratic Party to serve.. It doesn’t matter if one is black white or brown. Struggle is pain and as a Puerto Rican yes these are my brothers and sisters as well in the struggle.. BlackWhiteBrown We are all brothers and sisters!! 🙏🏽❤️💯 Jaylenjay my favorite music artist Instagram @jaylennyc

[@guitarsforlife9716]

I don't see how the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer is improving our economy? And what about those stats? Sure seems like a lot of unemployment in a lot of rural areas. Things were much better in the 60s-90s. Your dollar went much farther. The middle class is being squeezed so much that Republicans want to "increase" the definition of middle class to include people making $450K a year.

[@earnieeveridge]

Sad, they have destroyed America.

[@mattyjones3516]

I watched the video. At no point does anyone explain why they voted for Trump.

[@melissamoats624]

Matty Jones I'll explain why

[@melissamoats624]

Matty Jones as a former Democrat I found where all the new channels network where lieing about stuff fake news extorting this luring mostly about trump I've caught many things by just watching then name calling started then the hate honestly got tired of it so I jumped ship became Republican I don't know your story's but can say we are all equal with different opinions but we are all human and I didn't wanna be that kinda person democrats have become hateful hurtful republicans stands for our country God and familys.and that's what I've found out for myself by myself so trump is truly fighting for each everyone of our choice to be free free country not socialism liberalism communist but he fights for your right to be in a free country .anyways got bless you all

[@melissamoats624]

Matty Jones may be my advice Matty try watching looking finding out for yourself facts that's what I did God bless

[@melissamoats624]

Matty Jones and don't rely on fake news check for yourself

[@mattyjones3516]

Melissa: Please realize that the USA has always been a mixture of free market and socialism. Do you know of Sheldon Adelson and John Stumpf? Both are extremely greedy republicans, just like Trump.

[@MrMetalHead1100]

Man, so many people in these comments are missing the point. People in these towns are usually ignored by politicians. People in this town in particular are having a hard time because a large corporation left and took the jobs with it. They are struggling to get through the week, and their personal lives are being affected as well. They voted for Trump because he made fun of a lot of politicians and promised to bring them jobs. He stood out and made himself appear to have their back. Of course they will vote for him. When you are that desperate you will over look alot of negative things as long as your promised your salvation. Theyre not stupid, and theyre not bad people. They are just poor and overlooked and that made them desperate. Life in these towns is different than a city. Please keep that in mind.

[@ryh5169]

I believe what commenters find frustrating is that these voters lack the basic knowledge needed to be a good citizen. Most of them have no idea how the 3 branches of government work, how bills becomes laws, where their tax dollars go, etc. They're ignorant of history, economics, and law -- but instead of being humble and educating themselves, they angrily demand the world cater to their limitations. It's hard to feel sympathy for those who are their own worst enemy.

[@royrowland5763]

No, they're stupid, and a lot of them are bad people (see: Confederate bandana). I guess we'll have to agree to disagree.

[@chakra9644]

@@ryh5169 I can assure them if they knew how many times the Republican Party votes AGAINST things like Unemployment for them they would know why we call them stupid and voting against their own interests. Even if jobs come back the typical Republican politician will endorse minimum wage instead of a living wage in exchange for a big ol' check from the company. Dems founded Social Security. Dems founded Medicare. Medicaid. Min Wage Laws. Unemployment. GI Bill. On and on and on. ALWAYS supporters of the working class and the poor. If you don't eat, if you don't have a home....NOTHING else matters people. Not abortion. Not gun control. NOTHING matters if you have no food, home, or healthcare. I assure you.

[@chakra9644]

Oh, and he can shove that bandana up his keester as far as I'm concerned.

[@ryh5169]

​@@chakra9644 Not disagreeing, but if what you say is true, why have Republicans dominated public policy for the past 40 years? Why do people keep voting for them? Why have Dems enacted right-wing proposals (NAFTA, the ACA, welfare reform, banking deregulation, etc.)?

[@myopinion3908]

People just don’t seem to get it’s not coming back more companies are leaving 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️. Oh they did take their tax cuts and the incentives. Research it!

[@mikelovetere4719]

I see current economics and Trump administration policies aren't really your forte....

[@gusjackson3658]

I get the local motivation to want recovery, but how could you possibly ever have believed anything that that full time conman and shyster said?

[@hopehunter8237]

Maybe you are right but were they supposed to belive lying Hillary?

[@gusjackson3658]

Hope Hunter No, just choose a different candidate in the primaries.

[@myxomatosis455]

which was lying Hillary....

[@earnieeveridge]

I don't get how anyone can believe anything that pos traitor says. How stupid are his supporters?

[@lancerd4934]

@@gusjackson3658 they did choose a different candidate in the primaries: Bernie Sanders. But the DNC stole the primary and gave it to Hillary because they were worried they'd lose corporate donors if they went with Sanders, despite him getting more votes and being the most popular politician in the entire country. These aren't hardcore Republicans (for the most part). A LOT of people who intended to vote for Sanders switched to Trump after the DNC betrayed them as a kind of protest, and because he was the only candidate left who was talking to them. Hillary called their homes flyover country, refused to even visit their states. Trump was obviously lying but at least he was talking about their real life-or-death issues instead of bathroom signs and manspreading. I don't agree with them, but I can understand it.

[@deepanshchaudhary5094]

Why would someone keep their last name as Swindler ?? Ever ??

[@pteranodon6612]

2:40 😁

[@johnaleaperwright2466]

God's amazing Grace! Praying for you and Ohio! Amen

[@rocksolid4597]

Weird flex but ok

[@williamdaniels6943]

pres TRUMP is doing what he can BUT he has little support from congress or even the republicans. if you want us to win you have to VOTE for candidates that support his policys. after all he is only one man!

[@digitalconcepts1439]

It was obama and the democrats that did this.

[@isaidicanshout]

Sure, the guy who routinely stiffs vendors, renegs on deals, and uses cheap foreign labor will TOTALLY bring your jobs back.

[@halchesnut3775]

Isn't it great to hear the stories that Our President has promised to bring jobs back and does it. It is what we have known due to the economy picking up but it is great to hear it from people living the story and see the promises kept. Thank You President Trump

[@duggerfred]

The Tariffs are paid by American importers, not by China, And then passed along to the consumer. That's why inflation.

[@slaytheday1echo577]

Just so you know, Amazon treats its employees like sh**. Still, you gotta do what you gotta do. Sir, maybe you can put your knives on KZbin. I admit I know nothing about how that's done. I'd like to see what you're making though. Good luck.

[@TheCrashdawg]

Slaytheday1 Echo it's a job. not a summer camp

[@markhigham5976]

Yeah cos then you can stab each other as well as shoot to kill , moron .

[@marysgardenclub]

i second this, put them out there, etsy is free and four years ago helped me start a small candle buissness that blew up. You have the drive and talent- show us your knives mister, it's not summer camp but there is a market for beautiful, hand crafts like that. btw, that's a hard craft my grandfather did and i love it's still being practised. I would love to share your work if you are still at it.

[@dewaynecoleman1989]

+Evil Bastard Thats why they call them "COVER-UPS"! Bravo! I'm done.

[@ktayy28]

+Dewayne Coleman -- Ok, what'd I miss?!

[@joannajean9599]

Amazon is coming but if the Democrats would have won, no company would have come back. Soon the situation will improve.

[@alexgreychuck7605]

does Mike have a web site to order his custom knives from?

[@menomonieproshop]

Michael O'Machearley Custom Knives on Facebook

[@alexgreychuck7605]

Thanks very much

[@XmarcX92]

Stormfront

[@blackatheistmillionaire1636]

Alex Greychuck Maybe you can get one of those racist scarves too.

[@alexgreychuck7605]

No thanks. just the knives.

[@xev1435]

so did Trump deliver? Ironic the only major employer who came is Amazon. And you know how trump loves amazon

[@Queenofimps.1627]

xev1435 Of course he didn't deliver mao.

[@davidlindsay2413]

Trump can't save every scrappy hellhole in America....you what you do when your town dries up..MOVE......THE economy is booming here in the South.....I guess we did win .....

[@SuperVerst]

Trump can't force a business to move in. What he did do is cut the corporate tax rate so yes he did lend a hand but it's up to the city government to bring in the businesses. If the town totally fails it's not Trumps fault at this point. The building blocks are now there for the city government to start bringing in the businesses.

[@xev1435]

corporate tax rate cut alone doesn't simulate business. It is also access yo markets, which Trump is shutting down due to his ill informed "trade war" It is access to workers, skilled young ones which he doesn't want due to his war on migration. It is access to loans whose interest rates are going up due to uncertainty he has created, and it is also access to customers, which is is destroying by waging war against the middle class, skyrocketing health care costs, housing costs, and fuel prices, removing disposable income. So your answer is poor and reflective to the stupidity plaguing our nation

[@Monotremata]

"MOVE" is a very easy recommendation but not everyone has the resources to effect a move to where more jobs are. Some people may be shackled to their area due to caring for aging parents, lack of money, no friends or relatives to help them out, etc. And moving is a big risk for a lot of people. After the terrible recession that the nation went through, I guess that many people don't have a lot of stomach for taking risks after getting burned when the economy tanked....

[@dickmick5517]

I believe the people of Wilmington are good people, not stupid. Every little item that was made in the Midwest is now made in China or Mexico. It sells for the same money but the corporations are making the profit and enjoying the benefits instead of the working folks. Big Government is ran by big Business so off the jobs went. We all helped by purchasing the off shore products. I don't know the fix but if I lived in the Midwest I would move tomorrow. You can leave in your Hyundai.

[@johnwalker8754]

Dick Mick And I believe they're dumb fucks whose own prideful actions have led to their poverty. They made their bed by pissing and shitting in it. Now they can sleep in the filth they proudly caused.

[@ONI1013.]

Dick Mick - You do realize most manufacturing jobs were lost by innovation and technology, not China and Mexico right? In fact between 2000-2010, 87% of Jobs losses were due to automation compared to only 13% by trade. Maybe you should try doing some real research as oppose to regurgitating fake FOX news or Trump propaganda.. projects.cberdata.org/reports/MfgReality.pdf

[@drizzypizzman5849]

John Walker You realise there is actually nothing of value in your comment? why make it at all? No substance to it whatsoever, so how about you try again and add a reasonable argument instead of emotional bullshit that makes you look like a moron.

[@sabin97]

"It sells for the same money but the corporations are making the profit and enjoying the benefits instead of the working folks." yup. the free market at work. do you want your government to intervene so the rich cant outsource "your" jobs?

[@P7777-u7r]

@@sabin97 I would gladly like to see them intervene yes. My problem with government intervention is its always against the working people and small businesses and never against the corporations

[@Kyle-eh3xw]

I've moved all over the country for work. Join the club. I get it that you don't want to move but at some point you have to eat. To think politicians on either side give a f about you is deceiving ones self. And with automation that has been evolving since the 70's those jobs are becoming less and less. Not only here but even in other countries where labor is cheap. The goal of the top percent earners is to have all the money and for us to have none or gravel and do their bidding. Plain and simple. And they pit us Americans against each other based on our emotional response to the bs that is coming out of their mouths. Goodluck guys.

[@Mmmald397]

Damn. I need one of those bandanas nest time I'm in the bronx

[@jerrellstrawn6409]

Update: unemployment the lowest in the history of the universe.

[@jerrellstrawn6409]

@KC Woolsey Keep thinking that, snowflake.

[@jerrellstrawn6409]

@ Keep thinking that Sparky.

@@jerrellstrawn6409 You don't have to think about it twinkle toes, it's a fact. How's the kool-aid and paper towels working out for you?

[@jerrellstrawn6409]

@ Ever since Barack Sotero stopped defiling the White House; excellent. MAGA!

[@jerrellstrawn6409]

@ray foskett Trump2020. Maybe Trump2024.

[@cbr125rcanada]

But...but... I thought Trump HATES Amazon?!

[@Chickennss]

MAGA to me means getting off your arse and going out and getting it for yourself and your family. Not waiting for the government to save you.

[@careydepass130]

Too bad all the TRUMP states are the ones who are net recipients of federal money. No?