POLARISDAN
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ha..knew it..they pulled out and left u guys hangin..13k jobs..hahahhaha..ur lucky to get 5k
how can wisco let that happen..wow
how can wisco let that happen..wow
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All republicans but not conservatives, if conservative has anything to do with free market, small government etc. But when is the last time a republican said no to a big business? Democrat either for that matter.
snobuilder
Well-known member
sober up....LOL
You beat me to it!..... is it all in the name???? "CONN" because that is certainly what it is turning out to be just that a con and I cant believe we are allowing this to happen, for those who don't know they wont be receiving their first payment of and don't quote me... $9 billion dollars as they have so far fell short of their job creation requirements. And then this morning it was announced that they would no longer be manufacturing LCD tv's here either which was the largest part of the manufacturing promise they had made when choosing to locate here, now they are supposed to be shifting towards engineering and prototyping and still going to create 13,000 jobs.... we'll see. There has been so much infrastructure put in here already anticipating manufacturing, not to mention who knows how many satellite companies planning the move anticipating it as well. From their previous history in other states and if I heard correctly their stock not doing so well, im not going to make any assumptions but I think its about time the state of wi gets out its KY and bends over.
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Cirrus_Driver
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I thought politics was against the rules....this appears very close to crossing the line?
Before the thread gets pulled, I'll educate you (not sure why I bother). The state pays them NOTHING unless they meet certain job creation objectives. It's a win/win for WI, as there's nothing to lose, and everything to gain, if they don't keep employment promises. Read what Fox has clearly stated in the press.
I couldn't agree more Hoosier, well put! Seen way too many of these type deals turn bad, and end up as nothing but a con job shafting. Didn't this same group already take a dump in Penn?
They did. Same thing happened. Made a deal, new governor was elected and changed the deal, and they left. Don't blame them for changing their plans, I wouldn't trust the new governor here to keep the deal intact, either. It's too bad, I really wanted it to go well.
although I wasnt looking forward to how the landscape would change, and wasnt happy with all of the concessions that were made based simply on promises or how many people lost their land, some taken from and some made millionaires, I too had hoped it would work out, but its not looking promising and when it doesnt, who is going to be on the line for what has started and wont be finished. I hope things change and it all works out, but so far discouraging.
snobuilder
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So Foxconn has pulled out and left WI with billions of our tax dollars then?
I guess we are left with nothing but to turn over to a 100% socialist state. Live long and prosper comrads.
We have good ppl in place for the transition!
See you in the bread lines!
I guess we are left with nothing but to turn over to a 100% socialist state. Live long and prosper comrads.
We have good ppl in place for the transition!
See you in the bread lines!
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Idiots totally played by scam artists with a long record. Exactly how stupid can you be?
Totally agree grub! Perhaps it's the FauxConn?
Unfortunately its the way of the world nowadays. To much competition for manufacturing. Taxes, regulations, poeple complaining, etc.(the list is endless) makes it very difficult for companies that manufacture want to invest in plants in the United States. You need to all you can to get industries to come here. Just ask GM. Walker was on to something with this Foxcon. I still love the fact he never put his name on any of the welcome to Wisconsin signs, the new guy had his up before the paint dried.
I think it has everything to do with the new governor. And the uncertainty it brings.
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Cirrus_Driver
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Agree completely. Weed brought out the low class and low-middle in Milw and Dane Cty, many that never voted before.
What I find interesting is the fact this thread has turned into a RIP the republican governor rant, yet it's not pulled. But if it turns into an Obama or Evers hate fest......?
scoot
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That's the same talking point I keep hearing conservative talk radio repeating over, and over, and over, bigly. But I guess it's all where you digest your information.
It seems that if Evers IS the reason, Foxx Con would be using it as an easy out. But thats not what Foxx Con is saying.
Scan down seven or eight paragraphs for those who dont like to read...
https://fox6now.com/2019/01/31/gov-tony-evers-foxconn-say-wisconsin-project-moving-forward/
My take on it, even Walker knew, as time went on that the Foxx Con deal was starting to get less and less popular with Wisconsin voters (all except Racine county) because even he started using it less and less as a talking point towards the end of his reelection campaign.
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it may be because of the weather and it happened before the polar vortex came but the steady stream of gravel trucks, probably a couple hundred a day has all but stopped completely, I follow fox 6 news as well and they had stated that construction has halted for the time being, which fox conn denies. like I said not sure if just because of the weather but dump and semi dump traffic has all but stopped.
You pretty much hit it right on scoot! It's absolutely amazing how some people have to turn everything into a political issue, just to suit their way of thinking. No matter the side of politics of their liking. And they always blame the other side, whoever, or whatever it is. Just crazy how the truth means nothing to some people. Just amazing!