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In reply to the discussion: Dear globalists, allow me to explain why Americans are rebelling en masse against you [View all]pipoman
(16,038 posts)3. This issue will be the deciding factor in the 2016 election cycle
If the US 'labor party' insists on defending these agreements without vowing to impose tariffs on nations which are not actively implementing worker protections and quality of life improvements. It will be time by then to back out of most of the trade agreements with 3rd world countries unless they immediately impose worker protections. Which ever party takes this position will win. Frankly if the repubs would have taken this position in the 2012 cycle, they may have had a chance to unseat Obama.
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Dear globalists, allow me to explain why Americans are rebelling en masse against you [View all]
Zalatix
Mar 2012
OP
As a believer in the value of trade (like FDR), I know I quake in my boots every time you post.
pampango
Mar 2012
#14
? Conservatives put the deadliest globalists in history in office. George W. Bush on Free Trade:
Zorra
Mar 2012
#18
There was no NAFTA 30 years ago when my job and about ten million more were eliminated
NNN0LHI
Mar 2012
#19
But not the kind of "globalist" envisioned by right wing conspiracy theorists.
pampango
Mar 2012
#33