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Zalatix

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4. Patriotism! Damn! The "I've got my United Federation of Planets ID card right here" crowd HATES

Reply to silvershadow (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 09:11 AM

Nov 2012

that word!

I know at least 2 people who'll call you on that word.

When they show up, be sure to ask them why they, as upstanding citizens of the world, have no problem with America pressuring Haiti not to raise the minimum wage for their garment workers...

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Duh!!! Protectionism is rising because globalization has hurt American workers. [View all] Zalatix Nov 2012 OP

Recommending -- Some of us have been saying this for years but falling on deaf ears Armstead Nov 2012 #1

But... nationalism!!! Zalatix Nov 2012 #3

I don't even like that word, "protectionism". It just sounds so much like silvershadow Nov 2012 #2

Patriotism! Damn! The "I've got my United Federation of Planets ID card right here" crowd HATES Zalatix Nov 2012 #4

I will. I don't see them having a defense. Our trade policies leave a lot to be desired. silvershadow Nov 2012 #5

Attacking President Obama's policies the day before the election? Nye Bevan Nov 2012 #6

Will you be willing to discuss these policies after the election? nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #7

Notice how no answer was given to your question? Zalatix Nov 2012 #14

Yes. What some will do to avoid discussing issues. nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #16

Okay, we've crossed into the Twilight Zone with your accusation. Zalatix Nov 2012 #9

"Obama gets win as Congress passes free-trade agreements" Nye Bevan Nov 2012 #10

Okay, and? Zalatix Nov 2012 #11

OK. Let me just say that I am very happy with Obama's policies on trade. Nye Bevan Nov 2012 #12

This is all an attempt on your part to distract the discussion from the fact that Zalatix Nov 2012 #13

Gotcha. Go Obama! (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2012 #15

The "globalists" have the power. This will just have to play out until Americans are hurting rhett o rick Nov 2012 #8