The difference is that a Kerry victory in November will actually have one positive effect. All talk of "outsourcing" and "jobs crises," etc. will vanish the minute he is inaugurated, and he'll be held up as a champion of the American working class even if the unemployment rate rises to 98% after his first year in office.
The author of this article misses some major points. In addition to the acronyms he mentions (NAFTA, GATT, etc.), he should also include FICA, OSHA, EPA, SFTL (Stupid F'ing Trial Laywers), etc.
I would also point out that "the American dream" is not really something we should aspire to -- since it is probably the one insurmountable obstacle in this issue.
Obstacle in what issue?...Employment?