[hedgetrimmer]

Maybe economists need to learn something about patriotism and Americanism.

[tcostell]

Maybe...and when they write about patriotism and either get things obviously wrong or hyperbolically misrepresent the facts you would be right to criticize them for it.

In the meantime however this woman clearly has no idea what she's talking about.

It's not a choice between economics and patriotism. Ignoring economics is like trying to ignore gravity. You can pretend it isn't there, and for the first few thousand feet after you leave the airplane you might be able to convince yourself you were right, but eventually, you will suffer for your ignorance, intentional or otherwise.

Reality cannot be ignored away.

[ex-Texan]

Maybe corporate boards of directors ought to learn more about patriotism and Americanism. But they only think about profits. Corporate officers only think about millions in bonuses, stock options and golden parachutes. 13,546 U.S. companies have been sold to foreign interests since 1980. Most have been sold during the last six years.

List of Companies Sold to Foreign Corporations or Governments