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Wisconsin report confirms Foxconn’s so-called LCD factory isn’t real

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Re: Wisconsin report confirms Foxconn’s so-called LCD factory isn’t real

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Not sure how to react. Mostly very pessimistic about this whole thing. When I originally learned about this years ago, I assumed this just going to be some sort of stunt to pump money out of local economy. I guess time will show.

IMO, it was obviously a PR stunt from both sides, with Walker and the GOP trying to make it look like they were creating jobs (ironically an easier political sell when you legislate special exemptions and subsidies), and Foxconn and China trying to defuse trade tensions. It was never about money or jobs; it was about votes.

I’d keep an eye out for money flowing to the political boosters. You could say this is a cynical or suspicious viewpoint, I have no evidence.

Re: Wisconsin report confirms Foxconn’s so-called LCD factory isn’t real

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Not sure how to react. Mostly very pessimistic about this whole thing. When I originally learned about this years ago, I assumed this just going to be some sort of stunt to pump money out of local economy. I guess time will show.

Did you ever expect better from the company who's response to suicidal workers was simply to put up nets?
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