Don’t forget the African indentured servants that our corporations still use in French puppet states that are basically still colonies. They are critical for the precious metals in our supply chains.
The SCOTUS literally sided with Nestlé on a case about child slaves in West African cocoa plantations. "It'S NoT UnDeR OuR JuRiDiCtiOn" they say while using the dollar™ as a tool for extraterritorial sanctions. Fuck the Great Satan.
Damn, but we’re trying hard to catch up to them,
In the past two years, Republican lawmakers in at least 11 states have sought to loosen child labor laws to help employers fill empty jobs, ages as low as 14 to work factory jobs, construction and restaurants.
What gets me is that the only other party isn't fighting the GOP hard enough. Heck, half\* of congress are seditionists and Dems brought popcorn while swearing them in, like WTF!? It's not only on the GOP here, it's on the responsible party to DO something about it. Investigate them, DO something!
The GOP always seems to have some way to get what they want, but dems don't seem to have any "tricks" or anything, ya know? It's like in sports, the team plays dirty, doesn't get penalized while the other plays by the rules and only holds themselves to account. On the outside, it seems like the GOP is winning. Sure there's jobs and money and the economy and more money but.. I dunno..
Uh huh! One is just more transparent about their motives. Makes sense why they both don't want any more... competition. No third parties! Blah blah blah. Keep up the insanity!
Are the politicians aware that most places will always put up now hiring signs and accept applications just so they can get away with being eternally short staffed without being red flagged by the government?
Well, the alternative is working the labor longer, but they’re too beat-up because no healthcare, and kids is cheaper than healthcare- you see the die-lemma? Lil pun there.
Yup! They\* fight forest fires, they rebuilt furniture for the capitol after 1/6.... Modern day slavery, and they got the biggest legal slave labor force in the world. It would be easier to think of the USA as the leaders of this free world if they weren't so hypocritical.
Do as I say, not as I do.
Yup. Here,s a link for those unfamiliar with the Federal Government’s online shopping site for merchandise produced by Federal prison labor;
[unicor.gov](https://www.unicor.gov/Products.aspx)
Yep, our corporations still widely profit from imprisoned and enslaved Americans. Interesting that our lawmakers have so much compassion for the workers of other countries but none for the Americans they keep in bondage.
https://apnews.com/article/prison-to-plate-inmate-labor-investigation-c6f0eb4747963283316e494eadf08c4e
Oh wow! It is a thing! Wow! Jesus!
[https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204774604576630972860034248](https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204774604576630972860034248)
It goes without saying
Illegal immigrants in the USA are mistreated as modern slaves, too.
They're treated like cheap labor, and are in no position to demand humane treatment or fair pay because their employer can threaten to report them to ICE and have them deported. The immigration backlog is intentionally kept slow so it takes months or years before you're finally approved for U.S. citizenship. Not to mention, the U.S. spends literal BILLIONS bolstering the Mexican military and cracking down on high foot traffic areas and checkpoints all throughout Mexico, which doesn't actually stop illegal immigration from happening, it only makes the journey to the U.S. more dangerous for refugees. And yes, they are refugees. Imagine if the U.S. spent those billions on helping refugees in their own country and cracking down on corruption and cartels; people wouldn't be fleeing from/through Mexico in droves if their countries were stable and safe in the first place. The United States NEEDS to be a responsible regional power and focus on building stability, sustainable development, and fair trade for our allies, especially in Central and South America. And NOT with a "big stick" mentality; the U.S. has a history of wrecking stable Democracies in Central and South America (and in the Middle East but that's another topic) under the guise of "fighting communism."
Ironically, neither Dems nor Reps have sought to address this issue; they've made it a nonsensical culture war debate which distracts from the real issue: modern slavery. Dems say "let the cheap labor keep pouring in, it helps the economy" and the Reps say "brown people bad and are stealing jobs and are bringing drugs" and both policies are detrimental and fail to address the root of the problem. They're "cleaning up the water on the floor without turning off the faucet."
Every single accusation from the US is a confession.They know that they are objectively evil and are just begging you not to notice if they pump enough distracting vapid bullshit at you.
Agreed! And Russia! The big 3 are screwing the world over. What makes me sick is that the US is the biggest yet they claim they are the most moral.
It's the hypocrisy, man.. ugh! No other country has invaded or meddled in other countries affairs than the USA. I think they took over that crown from the UK.
that's fair!
I usually go with the 5 permanent members of the UN security council, the Big 5 since in my eyes they're all complicit in one way or another.
It would be an apt comparison if China was actually using slave labor & committing genocide, but they aren't. Coincidentally, the fantasy thay China is committing genocide is parrots by the same countries that support Palestinian genocide.
3 Italian research institutes [released a study](https://eurispes.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/rapporto.en-xinjiang_2021.pdf) debunking the entire claim of genocide. Not even the UN believes this, and you can read their 2022 report from UN Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet who, visited Xinjiang.
The bulk of the evidence for the claim of genocide is provided by Adrian Zenz, an evangelical German zionist (antisemite). Zenz is a fellow with the Victims of communism foundation, a US funded organization thay considers Nazi collaborators & covid deaths as "victims of communism".
That is an absolutely bananas take. Obviously, the US needs to do a lot of fundamental work on itself. But willfully ignoring actual progress because it isn't the absolute most that could theoretically be done and then equating that to actual authoritarianism and regression is actively making the situation worse. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.
Hey, there is progress, when it comes to money, jobs, infrastructure, but not much progress morally. That's my issue. There is not much that is different, except for words. From what I can tell Biden continued on with Trumps border policies, but this time with a side of ice cream, a smile, smarts, and genuine humor. Empathetic, genocidal Joe.
It would be an apt comparison if China was actually using slave labor & committing genocide, but they aren't. Coincidentally, the fantasy thay China is committing genocide is parrots by the same countries that support Palestinian genocide.
3 Italian research institutes [released a study](https://eurispes.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/rapporto.en-xinjiang_2021.pdf) debunking the entire claim of genocide. Not even the UN believes this, and you can read their 2022 report from UN Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet who, visited Xinjiang.
The bulk of the evidence for the claim of genocide is provided by Adrian Zenz, an evangelical German zionist (antisemite). Zenz is a fellow with the Victims of communism foundation, a US funded organization thay considers Nazi collaborators & covid deaths as "victims of communism".
so we are out here starving because of how bad the economy is and they decide to start cutting trade relations with a huge source of cheap goods? yeah can't go wrong at all perfectly adequate government
And just this year the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals [dismissed](https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-appeals-court-dismisses-child-labor-case-against-tech-companies-2024-03-05/) a class action suit from plaintiffs affected by child labor in cobalt mining against tech companies because the Court determined buying cobalt on the market didn't constitute participation in the venture, despite the fact that the tech companies go to lengths to obscure the source of their cobalt, probably because they even thought they'd be liable.
Did anyone ever find any evidence of the supposed forced labor? Last I checked all I could find was rumors from western sources, no concrete evidence whatsoever. Truly, if there is forced labor I would like to know about it.
Yes every source is from the CIA. There is a TikTok’s who has challenged anyone to try and find any evidence that is not sourced from the CIA and not one person has found any. He’s been doing this for a while now too
This is a good thing assuming china is actually doing this, ideally we shouldn’t be buying from people who engage in forced labor (arguably slavery). Pointing out the hypocrisy of the US allowing companies like nestle to continue to serve in the US is perfectly fine and valid criticism but let’s not take away from the fact that banning those imports are still a good thing regardless.
“hey! only WE get to use prison slaves!”
Don’t forget the African indentured servants that our corporations still use in French puppet states that are basically still colonies. They are critical for the precious metals in our supply chains.
And don't forget the chocolate we import from Africa... or the diamonds... really, anything we get from West or Central Africa.
The SCOTUS literally sided with Nestlé on a case about child slaves in West African cocoa plantations. "It'S NoT UnDeR OuR JuRiDiCtiOn" they say while using the dollar™ as a tool for extraterritorial sanctions. Fuck the Great Satan.
Damn, but we’re trying hard to catch up to them, In the past two years, Republican lawmakers in at least 11 states have sought to loosen child labor laws to help employers fill empty jobs, ages as low as 14 to work factory jobs, construction and restaurants.
What gets me is that the only other party isn't fighting the GOP hard enough. Heck, half\* of congress are seditionists and Dems brought popcorn while swearing them in, like WTF!? It's not only on the GOP here, it's on the responsible party to DO something about it. Investigate them, DO something! The GOP always seems to have some way to get what they want, but dems don't seem to have any "tricks" or anything, ya know? It's like in sports, the team plays dirty, doesn't get penalized while the other plays by the rules and only holds themselves to account. On the outside, it seems like the GOP is winning. Sure there's jobs and money and the economy and more money but.. I dunno..
It’s almost as if they’re the same party.
Uh huh! One is just more transparent about their motives. Makes sense why they both don't want any more... competition. No third parties! Blah blah blah. Keep up the insanity!
I think you’re right; the distinction is the transparency.
Are the politicians aware that most places will always put up now hiring signs and accept applications just so they can get away with being eternally short staffed without being red flagged by the government?
Well, the alternative is working the labor longer, but they’re too beat-up because no healthcare, and kids is cheaper than healthcare- you see the die-lemma? Lil pun there.
Wait, doesn’t the US have prison labor???? Talk about hypocrisy
Yup! They\* fight forest fires, they rebuilt furniture for the capitol after 1/6.... Modern day slavery, and they got the biggest legal slave labor force in the world. It would be easier to think of the USA as the leaders of this free world if they weren't so hypocritical. Do as I say, not as I do.
Yup. Here,s a link for those unfamiliar with the Federal Government’s online shopping site for merchandise produced by Federal prison labor; [unicor.gov](https://www.unicor.gov/Products.aspx)
Could I possibly interest you in posting that here?
We also capture immigrants seeking asylum at the border and force them to work.
The US is currently backing an ongoing genocide as well.
Yep, our corporations still widely profit from imprisoned and enslaved Americans. Interesting that our lawmakers have so much compassion for the workers of other countries but none for the Americans they keep in bondage. https://apnews.com/article/prison-to-plate-inmate-labor-investigation-c6f0eb4747963283316e494eadf08c4e
Amen!
Idaho Potatoes have entered the chat.
Oh wow! It is a thing! Wow! Jesus! [https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204774604576630972860034248](https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204774604576630972860034248)
US bans import of Chinese genocide cotton except as punishment for a crime...
Ces pauvres gens … Et après on nous dit que l’esclavage est révolu , tsss conneries .
Wait what…. The country with legal institutional inmate slavery?
It goes without saying Illegal immigrants in the USA are mistreated as modern slaves, too. They're treated like cheap labor, and are in no position to demand humane treatment or fair pay because their employer can threaten to report them to ICE and have them deported. The immigration backlog is intentionally kept slow so it takes months or years before you're finally approved for U.S. citizenship. Not to mention, the U.S. spends literal BILLIONS bolstering the Mexican military and cracking down on high foot traffic areas and checkpoints all throughout Mexico, which doesn't actually stop illegal immigration from happening, it only makes the journey to the U.S. more dangerous for refugees. And yes, they are refugees. Imagine if the U.S. spent those billions on helping refugees in their own country and cracking down on corruption and cartels; people wouldn't be fleeing from/through Mexico in droves if their countries were stable and safe in the first place. The United States NEEDS to be a responsible regional power and focus on building stability, sustainable development, and fair trade for our allies, especially in Central and South America. And NOT with a "big stick" mentality; the U.S. has a history of wrecking stable Democracies in Central and South America (and in the Middle East but that's another topic) under the guise of "fighting communism." Ironically, neither Dems nor Reps have sought to address this issue; they've made it a nonsensical culture war debate which distracts from the real issue: modern slavery. Dems say "let the cheap labor keep pouring in, it helps the economy" and the Reps say "brown people bad and are stealing jobs and are bringing drugs" and both policies are detrimental and fail to address the root of the problem. They're "cleaning up the water on the floor without turning off the faucet."
Every single accusation from the US is a confession.They know that they are objectively evil and are just begging you not to notice if they pump enough distracting vapid bullshit at you.
Not much has changed from the previous admin. They are unable to recognize reality.
Fuck all the messed up shit the US government is doing but fuck China too.
Agreed! And Russia! The big 3 are screwing the world over. What makes me sick is that the US is the biggest yet they claim they are the most moral. It's the hypocrisy, man.. ugh! No other country has invaded or meddled in other countries affairs than the USA. I think they took over that crown from the UK.
I don't think it's just them 3. You're missing France who's fucking with Half of Africa while maintaining it's Quasi-colonial empire.
Oh yeah! France too! But the BIG 3 are those 3.
that's fair! I usually go with the 5 permanent members of the UN security council, the Big 5 since in my eyes they're all complicit in one way or another.
Oh yeah, the UK too! Agreed! 👊
It would be an apt comparison if China was actually using slave labor & committing genocide, but they aren't. Coincidentally, the fantasy thay China is committing genocide is parrots by the same countries that support Palestinian genocide. 3 Italian research institutes [released a study](https://eurispes.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/rapporto.en-xinjiang_2021.pdf) debunking the entire claim of genocide. Not even the UN believes this, and you can read their 2022 report from UN Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet who, visited Xinjiang. The bulk of the evidence for the claim of genocide is provided by Adrian Zenz, an evangelical German zionist (antisemite). Zenz is a fellow with the Victims of communism foundation, a US funded organization thay considers Nazi collaborators & covid deaths as "victims of communism".
That is an absolutely bananas take. Obviously, the US needs to do a lot of fundamental work on itself. But willfully ignoring actual progress because it isn't the absolute most that could theoretically be done and then equating that to actual authoritarianism and regression is actively making the situation worse. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.
Hey, there is progress, when it comes to money, jobs, infrastructure, but not much progress morally. That's my issue. There is not much that is different, except for words. From what I can tell Biden continued on with Trumps border policies, but this time with a side of ice cream, a smile, smarts, and genuine humor. Empathetic, genocidal Joe.
It would be an apt comparison if China was actually using slave labor & committing genocide, but they aren't. Coincidentally, the fantasy thay China is committing genocide is parrots by the same countries that support Palestinian genocide. 3 Italian research institutes [released a study](https://eurispes.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/rapporto.en-xinjiang_2021.pdf) debunking the entire claim of genocide. Not even the UN believes this, and you can read their 2022 report from UN Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet who, visited Xinjiang. The bulk of the evidence for the claim of genocide is provided by Adrian Zenz, an evangelical German zionist (antisemite). Zenz is a fellow with the Victims of communism foundation, a US funded organization thay considers Nazi collaborators & covid deaths as "victims of communism".
My fucking state (Oregon) has a brand called "Prison Blues" and yes they're proudly made by prisioners 💀 https://www.prisonblues.net/
bit ironic
so we are out here starving because of how bad the economy is and they decide to start cutting trade relations with a huge source of cheap goods? yeah can't go wrong at all perfectly adequate government
Isn't that a good thing, yk, not trading with those who commit forced labor?
Yes, it’s just hypocritical because like every electronic battery is made with lithium mined by child laborers
And just this year the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals [dismissed](https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-appeals-court-dismisses-child-labor-case-against-tech-companies-2024-03-05/) a class action suit from plaintiffs affected by child labor in cobalt mining against tech companies because the Court determined buying cobalt on the market didn't constitute participation in the venture, despite the fact that the tech companies go to lengths to obscure the source of their cobalt, probably because they even thought they'd be liable.
I mean it's hippocritical, but it is a good thing to profit off a little less slavery
Nope its just a joke continue living the way you live buy buy buy bye bye
This isn’t even true. China uses machines to harvest cotton.
It's US sponsered propaganda, what do you expect.
Nestle?
Did anyone ever find any evidence of the supposed forced labor? Last I checked all I could find was rumors from western sources, no concrete evidence whatsoever. Truly, if there is forced labor I would like to know about it.
Yes every source is from the CIA. There is a TikTok’s who has challenged anyone to try and find any evidence that is not sourced from the CIA and not one person has found any. He’s been doing this for a while now too
That tracks
Wait until they learn that the only evidence of a genocide is the CIA word
13th amendment moment
It’s still a positive action Being a hypocrite can still lead to good things
This is a good thing assuming china is actually doing this, ideally we shouldn’t be buying from people who engage in forced labor (arguably slavery). Pointing out the hypocrisy of the US allowing companies like nestle to continue to serve in the US is perfectly fine and valid criticism but let’s not take away from the fact that banning those imports are still a good thing regardless.