Yes, I do indeed consider that the sovereignty of the USA as an independent nation is more important than the goal of an individual businessman.
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution, which gives Congress the power “to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.”
Sounds like you have a problem with the US Constitution because under it, Congress is allowed to regulate foreign trade. Yeah, the nation comes before those who’s loyalty is to the their corporate logo rather than the nation itself.
Exactly.
I’ll be frank - I don’t really care if some corporation can squeeze another $0.05 per unit of production by firing a bunch of Americans and moving their jobs to Indonesia. I’m looking out for my own first.
My issue isn't with Congress determining what is or isn't in the national interest. Congress derives that authority from the Constitution. Following the laws Congress makes is the price we pay for living in the Republic. My issue is with FReepers who delude themselves into thinking that their opinions are facts and on par with the dictates of Congress and who think that their own personal self interest equals patriotism and ought to be elevated to some kind of national standard.