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silvershadow

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

Reply to Zalatix (Reply #4)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 09:27 AM

Nov 2012

(and that is an understatement).

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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

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