[harpseal]

Oh. It looked like you were reporting in trying to get approval for digging up an anti-Free Trade article.

Actually I am very much for Free Trade per Adam smith's definition I am against unilateral disarmament in a trade war. Further as regards my ping list I do put any trade or macro-economic article to it. One does not have to agree with me to be on ot as last I checked I even had texas dawg on it.

[Dick Vomer]

I say the only solutions, are and have been offered by the Democrats, to help our country's economy and protect our jobs.. Here are the talking points, add as many as you like

#1. Raise taxes on the rich

#2 Unionize the work force and raise minimum wage. Make all public jobs compete at union scale.

#3 Protect the workers by allowing more workers compensation suits.

#4 Increase the amount employers pay into unemployment benefits

#5 Increase regulation and enforcement of ADA, Endangered Species Act

#6 Protect the rights of illegal immigrants for health care and education with payment of benefits from current employers and tax payers.

#7 Raise taxes again on the rich corporations that take advantage of the poor.

#8 Emulate the "smart" states like New York and Massachusettes to create robust economies

#9 Raise taxes on gasoline, electricity, and the rich corporation just in case they make a profit.....

#10.... Raise the taxes on SUVs and corporations to protect the environment.

#11 Blame all the economic troubles on Bush and Big Oil.......... and corporations that aren't taxed enough.