[buckalfa]

I perhaps should have phrased the question about capacity in manafacturing to focus on metals, machine tools, along with fabrication plus the skilled pool of labor necessary for these trades.

High tech has not completely replaced boots on the ground in the waging of war. Tangible weapons such as tanks and guns are still needed for our defense. While I do not doubt America's current ability to retool for war manafacturing, I fear if the decline is real and continues, the US may face economic sanctions by other
nations that will prevent us effectively using military
options when needed.

The better question may be this: will the Globalization of the American economy lead to the loss of American sovereignty?

[Toddsterpatriot]

I perhaps should have phrased the question about capacity in manafacturing to focus on metals, machine tools, along with fabrication plus the skilled pool of labor necessary for these trades.

Perhaps you have a source that shows our capacity in these areas has decreased?

The better question may be this: will the Globalization of the American economy lead to the loss of American sovereignty?

No.

[primeval patriot]

I perhaps should have phrased the question about capacity in manafacturing to focus on metals, machine tools, along with fabrication plus the skilled pool of labor necessary for these trades.

You're arguing with a guy who has oversized shoes, pancake makeup and a big red nose.

[investigateworld]

The better question may be this: will the Globalization of the American economy lead to the loss of American sovereignty?

Little update here to your question.....

We now have a Socialist President, how long do ya think we'll keep our Sovereignty