by Leo Gerard | Jul 28, 2010 | Blog, Making it in America
Rosie the Riveter defiantly rolls up her blue work shirt to show off a brawny bicep. She’s a symbol of American strength. She worked in a manufacturing job, one of millions that constructed the defense machine that won World War II for the Allies. She said, “We can do...
by Leo Gerard | Jul 19, 2010 | Blog
A brutal competition pits worker against worker continually now in this country. Five unemployed people vie with each other for each available job. It’s like a cruel game of musical chairs, with five desperate competitors for one seat. Workers who’ve lost cars to...
by Leo Gerard | Jul 13, 2010 | Blog, Making it in America
For 110 years America has reigned as the world’s number one manufacturing nation. Next year, China is expected to wrest that title from the United States. Last year, the U.S. manufactured $1.7 trillion worth of goods; China fell second at $1.6 trillion. Next year,...
by Leo Gerard | Jul 6, 2010 | Blog
Leo W. Gerard: Stewart, you talk about power in a book you’ve written with economist Dr. Richard A. Levins. You called the manual, “Getting America Back to Work.” What’s the relationship between power and getting people back to work? Stewart J. Acuff: A big part of...
by Leo Gerard | Jul 1, 2010 | Blog, Making it in America
In the film, “Monte Python and the Holy Grail,” King Arthur severs both of the Black Knight’s arms during a sword fight, but the Black Knight attempts to battle on. The king admonishes him: “You’ve got no arms left.” The knight refutes that: “Yes I have.” “Look,” at...
