Japanese Population Decline--Hurts Toyota/Lexus???
11-17-13, 07:47 PM
#16
Lexus Test Driver
Well, look at the auto plants themselves these days...including those of Toyota and Lexus. Although some human skills are still required, most of the REAL work in these plants is now done by robots and machines, not humans. We complain about people not being willing to work nowadays, but how much real work is there left for them to do, even if they are willing? The stubborn unemployment figures, and proliference of part-time jobs, gives at least part of the answer to that.
The actual problem is that the more you work, the more you pay into the system, and that leave the less someone work, the more they get out of the system.
That is the biggest problem in the U.S, and every one see it. i will be surprised if you don't
11-17-13, 07:49 PM
#17
Sorry if this is a repost, but I have heard for sometime now that there is a serious population decline in Japan and is projected to be this way for a number of years into the future. Below is an article that addresses the issue.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...n-history.html
I hear the Japanese government is really concerned about this issue. Toyota/Lexus, IMHO, is one of the best, if not the best automotive manufactures in the world. As I have said before, I grew up during the '80 and '90s when "Made In Japan" meant quality and perfection. I am sure Toyota knows about this situation. Are any Toyota/Lexus fans here concerned that this trend will seriously hurt the company's legendary quality, reliablilty, and engineering edge in the future? Interested to get some thoughts on the issue.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...n-history.html
I hear the Japanese government is really concerned about this issue. Toyota/Lexus, IMHO, is one of the best, if not the best automotive manufactures in the world. As I have said before, I grew up during the '80 and '90s when "Made In Japan" meant quality and perfection. I am sure Toyota knows about this situation. Are any Toyota/Lexus fans here concerned that this trend will seriously hurt the company's legendary quality, reliablilty, and engineering edge in the future? Interested to get some thoughts on the issue.
And if they wanted to increase their population - do what UK did - import!
11-17-13, 08:28 PM
#18
Lexus Fanatic
True. No one's arguing that. But the more productive plants get, the less work is left over for humans. THAT is what is hurting the labor market....and the auto companies can't sell cars if people don't have the money to buy or lease them. As it is, even with full-time work, a lot of car-buyers still have to finance their purchases with bank or dealer-loans that have to be paid back or the car repo'ed.
11-18-13, 01:16 AM
#19
Where in the hell are you getting that 70% of Americans get a government subsidy for their housing, unemployment, food, or medical care???? Don't include old people getting medicare and social security, since this is IMO a GOD GIVEN RIGHT, since you paid into the system your whole working life.
Last edited by Aron9000; 11-18-13 at 01:19 AM.
11-18-13, 04:37 AM
#20
Where in the hell are you getting that 70% of Americans get a government subsidy for their housing, unemployment, food, or medical care???? Don't include old people getting medicare and social security, since this is IMO a GOD GIVEN RIGHT, since you paid into the system your whole working life.
11-18-13, 05:41 AM
#21
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http://www.globalresearch.ca/fukushi...ations/5356528
Where in the hell are you getting that 70% of Americans get a government subsidy for their housing, unemployment, food, or medical care???? Don't include old people getting medicare and social security, since this is IMO a GOD GIVEN RIGHT, since you paid into the system your whole working life.
and so many 'subsidies' and 'credits' that are direct benefit have meant that now 43% pay NO federal income tax, which is absurd.
http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/29/pf/t...-income-taxes/
i don't know if it gets near 70% of people that get some kind of govt hand out, but i wouldn't be surprised.
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