Monday, September 4, 2023

GET ME REWRITE: Illinois reporter recalls how Wisconsin governor Scott Walker got Foxconned

 
Headline:  Daily Chronicle, 9/2/2023
Plenty of Illinois politicians tried to land Foxconn, which means they get no credit for dodging this bullet, and few contemporary detractors had a failure of this scale anywhere on their bingo card. But the debacle nonetheless serves as a cautionary tale. When private businesses come looking for public money, whether it be a corporate relocation from elsewhere in America, a foreign entity looking to make a North American splash or even your favorite pro sports franchise, skepticism is more than warranted. 
No matter which politicians are smiling at the next ceremony celebrating some major economic development “win,” be sure to remember the initial excitement always fades, especially so when promised jobs don’t materialize and local governments are left with gaping budget holes.  [emphasis added]
Other Foxconn and Foxconn/Lordstown posts:
2023
September

August

July

June

May

January

2022

2021
GET ME REWRITE: Yes, Foxconn's $100 milion pledge to UW-Madison was nothing more than a cynical election ploy by Scott Walker.  (8/11)
The mysteries of Foxconn (season 2).  (5/12)
The collapse of Donald Trump's '8th Wonder of the World'.  (4/20)

2020
GET ME REWRITE: Two gullible guys from Racine County still believe anything Foxconn tells them.  (10/23)

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