Closed factories, clogged ports, no truck drivers
(Picture: AFP via Getty Images)Twitter erupted into fury after an article from The Washington Post suggested that people lower their “expectations” about the solution to empty shelves across America.
Within the article, the author noted that American’s have “high expectations of speedy service” and convenience with “easy access” to products. But now, it is getting to a state of decline.
In Washington, D.C., earlier this week, attention was shifted to the US supply chain, as an increasing number of Americans reported difficulty finding essential products and other things linked to the holiday season.
The flow of goods in the nation is now receiving rare national attention as news agencies have shown startling images of dozens of cargo ships backed up off the coasts of some of the country’s largest ports.
These problems have been going on for months, with many being linked to the coronavirus pandemic. Experts suggest things are getting worse as the US is slated for the most extensive retail surge this year.
There are issues affecting almost every stage of the supply chain sector, from manufacturing to retail.
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Labour shortages are high on the list, which directly impacts both retail and grocery stores and companies that aid the shipping system. Some have even escalated the training process to compensate for it. The White House even stepped in to urge industries to work 24/7 if they haven’t done so already to aid in the supply pipeline.
As a result of what’s continuing to happen, The Washington Post story also suggested that consumers should do themselves “a favour by lowering their expectations“ due to the shortage.
And some people weren’t too pleased with the idea.
Check it out below.
I am poor man from Northeast Alabama..I didnt think my expectations can get any lower. But here we are. https://t.co/EmuC7QreXO
— Jeremy Minton (@jeremyminton9) October 19, 2021
Really?! You can’t be serious with this shit. https://t.co/ANLtDYZJvE
— Danielle 🕷👻🧙🎃 (@daniellemerrim1) October 19, 2021
Look you little peasants! Don’t expect to see food at the grocery stores, just outside and eat grass! #BidensAmerica https://t.co/iGx8svWffW
— Storm ⛈ (@TrumpPuppy9) October 19, 2021
This is absolutely insane
— RealKrisKo (@RealKrisKo) October 19, 2021
The Washington Post doesn't believe you should live like an individual in a first world country and you should lower your expectations because of Joe Biden's failures as President #LetsGoBrandon #EmptyShelvesBiden https://t.co/PUrS7365nr
Wtf. Just lower your expectations. A fully stocked grocery store is too much to ask🤦🏼♀️ https://t.co/XC9wNcdEXh
— Kristin (@Kristinf78) October 19, 2021
We care about social justice: https://t.co/i0P5VMKcJF
— Rev. (@iMattBell) October 19, 2021
Others were in support, wondering why some think the US is bad, as evidenced by this tweet:
Why do people think this country is so bad?
— Army Patriot (@COPatriotUSA) October 19, 2021
Because they have high expectations
They haven't been to other countries or experienced actual hardship https://t.co/NpLtaSMHO2
The White House also noted that more action is required across the US cargo sectors.
Speaking in an address on Wednesday, Biden called on companies, which included retailers and shipping companies, to “step up as well,” indicating that their goods need to get to their destinations in an ample amount of time.
“We need to invest in making more of our products right here in the United States...Never again should our country and our economy be unable to make critical products we need because we don’t have access to materials to make that product,” Biden said.
