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pampango

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12. I consider it far left - consistent with trade policies in Europe, Canada, Australia, etc.

Reply to Romulox (Reply #10)

Fri Feb 28, 2014, 03:59 PM

Feb 2014

But I realize that anyone you don't agree with is 'far right', so that's OK. The real far right folks - our tea party and the far right in Europe - hate trade, 'free trade', immigration, safety nets, progressive taxes, strong unions, etc.

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Krugman: No Big Deal [View all] ProSense Feb 2014 OP

The most relevant section, IMO: JHB Feb 2014 #1

But,but,but.....President Obama is different. Armstead Feb 2014 #3

A very weird column Armstead Feb 2014 #2

He does not sound like a 'semi-reformed' "free trade" supporter. "I am in general a free trader." pampango Feb 2014 #5

His supporters believe him to be, but cannot point to any "reform". He was a NAFTA booster, too. nt Romulox Feb 2014 #8

I am a Krugman supporter, but I don't see any sign of 'reform'. AFAIK, he has not claimed pampango Feb 2014 #9

You're as far right on trade as any on this board. So your praise should be taken in context. nt Romulox Feb 2014 #10

I consider it far left - consistent with trade policies in Europe, Canada, Australia, etc. pampango Feb 2014 #12

I always put "free trade" in quotation marks because of that Armstead Feb 2014 #11

Mr. Krugman is spot on, as usual. k&r n/t Laelth Feb 2014 #4

"No big deal" as in: All the damage has already been done? Populist_Prole Feb 2014 #6

Way to hedge your bets, Mr. Krugman. Romulox Feb 2014 #7