What a stupid post.
Just a bunch buzzwords, jargon, and insults. You say everyone does not want unfair trade deals or outsourcing is just stupid, why? Every President from Washington to FDR believed in "Protectionism"
Communist China trades with us. So how is that Capitalism?
Trade policy isn't capitalism, or "Freedom".
Tariffs are mentioned in the constitution. We had protectionism when this country had almost no socialism.
This is not a stupid post! It may seem stupid because I gave the Reader's Digest condensed version. I was not in the mood to fill my post with a complete dissertation. It was actually meant to be a rant--to ring some bells!
I am, unlike many conservatives, for capitalism that enjoys as much free trade as possible. If the United States were to take the lead and show that it is to everyone's benefit to practice free trade, there would be more prosperity for all. Call me a misguided globalist. Mine is an optimistic vision: I see a world where the best from every human community is shared and prosperity thrives. I see this as an unique time where information has no boundaries and the innovative spirit can reach new heights. This is also an opportunity for Democracy to reach new peoples. It is a fact that a people that trades with you will share not only their wealth but also their values. Instead of the United States being the great melting pot, the world will be one huge melting pot. The possibilities are unlimited!
For insights into the arguments for free trade capitalism, I give you this article by Stephen Spruiell. I especially like his explanation of the concept of comparative advantage:
http://www.aworldconnected.org/article.php/489.html