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That might be because they don't like the idea of "foreign", as in, there's some place in the world that's not the US. The wars wouldn't be foreign if they're all US, right?

The part I don't get is why is it such a great idea to have trade protections around the US border, but not between the States of the Union? If trade freedom is good between the states, then obviously it's good between countries.

I guess if someone just hates people from other countries, and wishes them harm, then it might be a good idea. But if "our" country is more expensive at some particular work than another one is, then its our fault. Not the other countries fault.

I don't believe in trade unions using coersion to artificially get higher wages. And I don't believe in trade protectionism doing the same thing.

I guess if someone just hates people from other countries, and wishes them harm, then it might be a good idea.

Why on earth have borders then? You setup borders so that you can make your own rules. I don't think its that much of a stretch to say that your own country should make rules to benefit a majority of its own citizens.

If trade freedom is good between the states, then obviously it's good between countries.

Apparently you didn't take economics in college. The kind of "trade" we're talking about does not help the American economy. Unless American businesses reinvest their capital in the local ecomomy or lower their prices the only people who benefit is the corporation and someone from China/India/etc.

Joe corporate executive that does the outsourcing might spend some personal income in the economy but that's nickle and dime stuff compared to 1000's of white collar workers.