50/50 balance will create jobs
As we promote November as American Made Month, America’s consumers are urged to look closely at the labels on clothing, electronics and general household products as we continue working toward our goal of 50% of all the items sold in America being made in America again.
For over 35 years, most Americans did not realize that thousands of well-established, American-based businesses and thousands of well-known brand names moved the manufacturing of their products outside of the United States. Those businesses left the United States to avoid the ever-rising costs of doing business in America, and we urge all supporters of the Buy American Made Campaign to urge their national and state elected leaders to reduce taxes and regulations on businesses so they can rebuild their product lines here in America.
By supporting manufacturing in the United States, we know that we are helping employ many levels of American workers from purchasing supplies, manufacturing, packing, shipping, sales, product delivery, office and management jobs, many of which represent employment opportunities for our family, friends and neighbors.
Thanks for your participation.
Kindly invite your family and friends to support November as American Made Month and invite them to learn more about our efforts by visiting AmericanMadeMonth.com.
Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. Kindly send them to Michael@AmericanWorkersRadio.com.
Michael Blichasz
Let’s hope for collaboration in the next 4 years
With the 2024 presidential election resulting in Donald Trump being elected as the 47th president of the United States, all we can do as citizens is hope for a spirit of collaboration between Trump’s administration, JD Vance and the members of both the Democratic and Republican parties.
In retrospect the whole election process did seem to be fair. Every single vote was counted accurately, it seems. The hourly reports of saying it is too close to call or too early made the vibe of the election optimistic and the winning fair and square.
It seems that the voting turnout for this election was at a high level this year.
One key area where collaboration is in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, which ultimately impact our state House and state Senate.
Beyond the office, it’s vital that Trump listens to voices from both sides of the political spectrum, regardless of party affiliation. While Kamala Harris and Tim Walz ran strong campaigns, the election results did not favor them.
Many people anxiously fear that Trump’s return to the presidency could reignite controversies from his previous term. There is concern that his political actions, often viewed as divisive, may not provide the stability and unity the country needs during his second term.
Trump’s “Project 2025” agenda has sparked debate, with some believing it could worsen conditions for certain Americans and their families. For his second term to be more successful, a shift in approach may be necessary, one that benefits the country as a whole.
Going off of the campaign website donaldjtrump.com, some of the plans under Agenda 47 are somewhat for both the left and the right. Such as the 2024 Republican Party platform’s 20 core promises. No. 3 says end inflation and make America affordable again, partially agree with No. 10 as to crushing gang violence and stopping the crime epidemic, No. 11 is rebuild our cities including Washington DC making them safe, clean and beautiful again, No. 14 to fight for and protect Social Security and Medicare with no cuts including no changes to the retirement age, partially agree with No. 18 as to make college campuses safe and patriotic, then No. 20 stating to unite our country by bringing it to new and record levels of success.
This is something both sides of the political spectrum could potentially agree on. Moving forward, members of both the Democratic and Republican parties in the House must work together, setting aside divisions for the sake of progress.
Policies should be crafted with an emphasis on neutrality, aiming for compromise and agreement. Our democracy depends on unity, and the next four years offer a critical opportunity for collaboration and positive change.
Alim Howell
More green space will protect environment
I am certain that Philadelphia founder Billy Penn is smiling down on the report by Mark Zimmaro on special events planned for parks in South Philly (“Help clean up South Philly green spaces,” Nov. 6). Penn had in mind exactly what is happening here to his “greene country towne.”
First, I was delighted to read that my closest neighborhood park, Columbus Square at 1100 Wharton St., is on the list for improvement. That includes raking leaves, mulching and planting trees and bulbs.
As Zimmaro reported, the project began with a three-day event called “Love Your Park Fall Weekend” from Nov. 8-10. It continues throughout November until the 15th and 16th with major tree planting in chosen parks.
All this is thanks to a partnership between the city’s Parks and Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy with an all-volunteer group called Park Friends Network. The latter is especially dedicated to making Philadelphia a healthy place to live. Well done!
I really think we should be truly grateful to reporter Mark Zimmaro and the editors of the South Philly Review for highlighting this special project. Thanks also to Mayor Parker for her support. The ultimate aim, of course, is to protect the environment by increasing our green spaces using volunteer work.
Families with children should be especially thankful that a continuous effort is being planned to maintain the dream of our founder to create a healthy “greene country towne.”
Gloria C. Endres
