I know a lot of religious people. Both friends and family. Not one of them have "punted their responsibility to seek justice in this life". Listen there is no perfect politician, political party or human being for that matter. We are all make good and bad choices in life right? They are making some very bad choices in supporting Trump and the Trump republicans but you and I are not perfect either. Shaming them ain't working and probably making the whole situation worse. I don't have the words to make them change their minds. All I can do is be respectful while pointing out that we all make bad choices but some are worse than others. Believing in things that are not real or true is not honorable for us humans whether it be personal or spiritual. But if you and I behave disrespectful to them we will make this a lot worse and we will lose our democracy for sure. Why is it so hard to have a conversation without blaming or shaming others. Just tell it like it is and let the chips fall where they fall. Trying to be superior in morality is going to cost us the 2022 elections! Trust me we are not superior to this religious group and they are not superior to the non-religious group which includes me. It is just a truth...
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Bob Wells
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Interesting about the supply chain issue and how it has been politicized. Governor DeSantis wants ships to come to Florida from the west coast through the Panama Canal. Not to say our Governor doesn't understand business, I thought I would drop my 2 cents.
It seems many folks blame California for most of the issues here but I suspect it is more about something else than about driving diesel trucks in California. First it sounds like that companies both the manufacturers and those who purchased the goods started to do business again shipping the goods as I understand it, on more boats getting it here. Then those folks who unload, according to what I read there is a shortage of longshoremen to unload and even working 24/7 it will take time. Then we have storage issues. Seems you can't leave the containers in the offload area parking lots, well because they have other boats to unload. I was listening to the news and they say that all the storage/ distribution warehouses are full. Come to find out our over the road trucking industry is 80000 drives short and our rail system is antiquated, so moving stuff is hard.
This is where it get strange to me, Governor DeSantis wants to offload containers in Florida Ports and as it seems other than the ports in California there appears to be no backlog. That would be a great idea, except there is a cost. As I understand prior to the pandemic it cost about $3k to ship a container of goods from the country of manufacture. Now the price is $20k. What do you think is cheaper for the shipping company? Adding another 2 weeks worth of operating cost or sitting out there waiting to unload in California?
As an aside, I was in a mom and pop business the other day and there was a trucker in there. The conversation I overheard was part of the reason for the trucker shortage was/ is compensation. He said the trucking industry has been short over the road drivers for 30 years. Then him and the owner both agreed it was President Bidens fault for the current situation.
RECAP
1. Manufacturing Ramps up overseas making products people want in the United States.
2. Retailers Order said products
3. Americans Seem to be flush with money and they want these products
4. We are short staffed at California Ports where 40% of cargo enters
5. we are short storage because everything is full
6. we are short truckers and railway in antiquated, can't move stuff
7. it is President Bidens fault
8. Governor DeSantis has a fix for it.
Just in case you missed the one thing that confuses me. The nation's warehouses/ storage/ distribution buildings are full.
Supply chain has another hurdle as warehouses run out of space
The supply chain is hitting yet another hurdle as warehouses, a crucial midway point, run out of space nationwide. The amount of space available has hit a record low and shipping delays add more stress.
www.nbcnews.com
I think we now have a political system that is divided into a group that is in power and a group that is clawing at that power. The group clawing will do anything to sabotage the group in power. You can define both groups with wealth. One group is so desperate for power that they will destroy our Democracy and give unlimited privilege to those financing their destructive behaviors. Many things are not adding up into a clean and tidy cause and effect. I am not shocked at the political behaviors but I am shocked at how our individual behaviors of we the people can justify that the ends justify the means. I wonder if our choices in life are now threatening Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness...
Matt J
SWGB
Interesting about the supply chain issue and how it has been politicized. Governor DeSantis wants ships to come to Florida from the west coast through the Panama Canal. Not to say our Governor doesn't understand business, I thought I would drop my 2 cents.
It seems many folks blame California for most of the issues here but I suspect it is more about something else than about driving diesel trucks in California. First it sounds like that companies both the manufacturers and those who purchased the goods started to do business again shipping the goods as I understand it, on more boats getting it here. Then those folks who unload, according to what I read there is a shortage of longshoremen to unload and even working 24/7 it will take time. Then we have storage issues. Seems you can't leave the containers in the offload area parking lots, well because they have other boats to unload. I was listening to the news and they say that all the storage/ distribution warehouses are full. Come to find out our over the road trucking industry is 80000 drives short and our rail system is antiquated, so moving stuff is hard.
This is where it get strange to me, Governor DeSantis wants to offload containers in Florida Ports and as it seems other than the ports in California there appears to be no backlog. That would be a great idea, except there is a cost. As I understand prior to the pandemic it cost about $3k to ship a container of goods from the country of manufacture. Now the price is $20k. What do you think is cheaper for the shipping company? Adding another 2 weeks worth of operating cost or sitting out there waiting to unload in California?
As an aside, I was in a mom and pop business the other day and there was a trucker in there. The conversation I overheard was part of the reason for the trucker shortage was/ is compensation. He said the trucking industry has been short over the road drivers for 30 years. Then him and the owner both agreed it was President Bidens fault for the current situation.
RECAP
1. Manufacturing Ramps up overseas making products people want in the United States.
2. Retailers Order said products
3. Americans Seem to be flush with money and they want these products
4. We are short staffed at California Ports where 40% of cargo enters
5. we are short storage because everything is full
6. we are short truckers and railway in antiquated, can't move stuff
7. it is President Bidens fault
8. Governor DeSantis has a fix for it.
Just in case you missed the one thing that confuses me. The nation's warehouses/ storage/ distribution buildings are full.
Supply chain has another hurdle as warehouses run out of space
The supply chain is hitting yet another hurdle as warehouses, a crucial midway point, run out of space nationwide. The amount of space available has hit a record low and shipping delays add more stress.
That logic sounds about right around here. Desantis will say or do anything to undermine the current administration, it's really his only play.
Bringing those ships here would cause havoc and probably degrade the supply chain more. How are you doing to get all those goods back to distribution points on the west coast?
Desantis is full of short term fixes that lead to bigger problems and the needless spending of money, want an example....
The legislature is back in session to piss around for a month and do nothing. Watch as representatives try to decide if they want an overreaching government to tell private business what to do effectively killing a GOP standard.
PoppaJ
SoWal Insider
Distribution is a private sector Fukup that is being blamed on the federal govt. it has been a growing problem for years and Covid just exacerbated it. There is a serious shortage of truckers, container chassis, gantry cranes, storage, etc. A lot of it is due to low wages.
I can not locate it now, but I read an article the other day written by a twenty year trucking veteran who explained it in great detail.
Bob Wells
Beach Fanatic
Can we talk about the Trump Banners hanging off a house on 30a? I read a lot from a variety of folks complaining about " Code Enforcement ". Curious if some of those folks complain about them on some issues but then when it comes to those banners they are pissy about the enforcement of the ordinances.?
elgordoboy
Beach Fanatic
Yes! And please go back to warning then fining those whose sprinklers spray the path!
PoppaJ
SoWal Insider
I’m with you. There are out of adjustment sprinklers all over this area.
Lake View Too
SoWal Insider
I'm glad to know his name, and glad to see that Bill Fletcher is still spewing . It's funny how much you miss these people when they de-friend you on Facebook for calling them out on their Lies.
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