[pas]

But our CEOs keep telling us they have to move production, engineering and computer work off-shore or they can’t compete. It isn’t just politicians.

[servantboy777]

Yes, it is about politics as well. Politicians push through insane trade deals that to you and I seem ludicrous. We say to one another at work or gatherings, “why would our leaders pass such a lopsided trade deal largely favoring foreign interest?”

Paying back favors to corporate multinationals in turn for campaign cash, junkets to opulent getaways, Superbowl tickets perhaps. Be assured of one thing, these people care about position/power/wealth, they care little about national identity. Patriotism/national identity? That's so yesterday.