Donald Trump recently state publicly state that Americans make too much money. Specifically American wages are too high. Yes. Someone has dared to argue that hard-working Americans get paid too much, despite the fact that their net purchasing power has remained stagnant or even decrease over the years. Mr. Trump apparently wants to be the only one on the wrong side of the income gap question. As the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, Mr. Trump thinks because should be making less in wages.
In terms of policy it's just bad. Mr.
Trump claims that he reasoning for this is that our economy is
“noncompetitive.” I tremble to think his idea of a “competitive”
environment is one where people get paid dirt nothing for their work.
People deserve an honest, living wage. End of story. Besides true
threats to competition in the United States are not high wages but
companies that are too big and too powerful. Furthermore, competition
for talent is based on having higher wages and benefits.
In terms of politics. This was an
incredibly dumb move. Most Americans work for wages. Most voters work
for wages. The general consensus is that the economy sucks and people
do not make enough. Why the heck would he dare come after the meager
livelihood that many people carved out for themselves? Even people
that make enough money do not feel like they make enough money.
Saying that Americans get paid too much in wages is a great way to
alienate low-income and mid-income voters.
Overall, a very poor move by Mr. Trump.
In terms of policy it is something that should of never been
seriously considered. In terms of politics these were things that
should of never been said. It may be wish for Mr. Trump to respect
people's time. He recognize that regardless of competition, power, or
the corporate button line it is important to consider people. We
should do right by each other. That means respecting each others time
enough to pay a decent premium for it. Especially if at the end of
the day your much better off than they are.
