Obama Says Offshoring Fears Are Unwarranted

alphadogg writes "The perception that Indian call centers and back office operations cost US jobs is an old stereotype that ignores today's reality that two-way trade between the US and India is helping create jobs and raise the standard of living in both countries, US President Barack Obama told a gathering of business executives in Mumbai on Saturday. President Obama's remarks come after some moves in the US that had Indian outsourcers worried that the US may get protectionist in the wake of job losses in the country. The state of Ohio, for example, banned earlier this year the expenditure of public funds for offshore purposes. US exports to India have quadrupled in recent years, and currently support tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US, he said in a speech that was also streamed live. In addition, there are jobs supported by exports to India of agriculture products, travel and education services. President Obama, who is in India on a three-day visit, said that more than 20 deals worth about $10 billion were announced on the first day of his visit."

Re:Automation versus offshoring

[0123456]

Logically if there is a future when robots do all our jobs, you'd be better off in the countries which treat their jobless well.

How long do you think the robots will 'treat their jobless well'?

Re:Obama might be pulling an Arafat

[0123456]

You know, Arafat would say one thing in English, and then
another in Arabic.

The linked article quotes him speaking against outsourcing,
and then he goes to India and speaks favorably of it. He's not
using a different language; but it's the same idea.

I believe we have a word for this in English: it's called 'lying'.

Re:Obama is not the Great Leader that many wish hi

[Anonymous Coward]

That's somebody who isn't afraid to go against the party and prevailing wisdom among the elites.

You mean a Maverick? That was the other candidate.

Re:Apparently Obama knows not Grigsby & Cohen

[iluvcapra]

Of course, their people are mostly 40 - 50+ Americans, who are no doubt more expensive than 20-something Indians. But they also know what they're doing.

Knowing what you're doing is SO 20th century. Next you'll be telling us the 50-year-olds don't spend 70% of their day on AIM and Facebook...

outsource college

[roc97007]

> Oh... and considering that-- how the hell does a college justify charging $20k a year for a degree which is only going to pay $60 to $70k?

Perhaps we should consider outsourcing college. I'm pretty sure tuition at the University of Mumbai is significantly cheaper than here, and the cost of living is but a fraction of any area around a US university campus. If you wanted to take it further, you could expat and then come back on H-1B.

Re:You're trying too hard

[ScrewMaster]

You didn't say shit for two paragraphs. "Tax and spend Democrat?" You left a little Limbaugh vomit dripping from your cheek. Might want to hit that with some sanitizer.

Wow. Just wow. I didn't make a single positive statement about Bush in my comment, actually was rather derogatory, and you accuse me of ... what? Dude, I don't particularly like Obama, I didn't particularly like George Bush, and you really need to keep a civil tongue in your mouth. I'm entitled to my opinion as much as you are (unfortunately) entitled to yours. Here's a friendly piece of advice: you might want to stop reading now, just as I stopped reading your missive after you chose to be unpleasant (which, as it happens, is not the way to have your views given serious consideration by those with whom you might disagree.)

Still with me? Okay, well, you were warned.

Since you opened the door to namecalling, insults and general fucktardiness, let's really get into the spirit of this: you're an asshole. You know it, and I know it. True, I'm not being civil either, but since you're obviously not interested in civil discourse, why should I bother? I might as well enjoy myself as much as you obviously did. Yes, my friend, I am attacking you, not your commentary, nor any facts you may or may not have presented because, honestly, I didn't get past the first line of flowing semi-liquid excrement. I had no reason to, since anything you said is obviously crap, and even if it's not, why should I waste time giving you a serious reply? Ad hominem for the win, dirtbag!

So, let's recap, Mr. or Mrs. Copponex. Go fuck yourself . Fuck yourself with a big rubber dick. Really, if there's a disgrace in this thread, you just defined it, you witless jerkoff. Have a nice fucking day. Oh, and don't forget to kick yourself in the ass on the way out. I hope you choke to death on that nice steak you're having for dinner. Nope, no Heimlich for stupid motherfuckers like you: as Larry Niven once said, think if it as evolution in action. Average human intelligence just went up by a fraction of a percent.

There, I feel MUCH better now. Was it as good for you as it was for me?

"Are we learning yet?"

Re:That doesn't help the US citizens.

[Eunuchswear]

Why are you demanding protectionism?

Don't you trust the invisible hand?

Are you some kind of commie?

Re:Apparently Obama knows not Grigsby & Cohen

[ferrocene]

Of course, their people are mostly 40 - 50+ Americans, who are no doubt more expensive than 20-something Indians. But they also know what they're doing.

Knowing what you're doing is SO 20th century. Next you'll be telling us the 50-year-olds don't spend 70% of their day on AIM and Facebook...

You know how I know you're old?