NAFTA/CAFTA was a republican idea from day one. The only reason Clinton was for it is b/c he is of the DLC camp of Democrats who agree with the general republican thinking when it comes to global economic policy.
If you want to bring on tariffs that’s fine with me, I make enough money to pay 3x as much for my TV, computer, etc… etc… But it will hurt our economy. Economic protectionism isn’t a winning game plan it’s life support for those unwilling or unable to adapt. It’s forced WELFARE for a nation and inflation will skyrocket.
This whole outsourcing issue is a short generational one. Back in the 50’s and 60’s kids in highschool still often planed to get out and work in a factory, no one was suggesting that route in the 90’s when most of this forum was in high school. I can’t name one person I knew in high school who went and worked in a factory on the line.
Yeah it’s going to suck for millions of Americans, especially people who own manufacturing companies. But look at AWDrifter, he’s at least trying to get into new markets to expand/maintain his business…
The new American manufacturing market should be in high quality niche markets.
NAFTA Vote:
10 of 38 Nays were republicans…
CAFTA Vote:
10 of 45 Nays were republicans…
Yeah really a liberal idea :bloated: