[DesertRhino]

“Trade protectionism is marxism, yes.”

The founders used tariffs to almost entirely fund the government. Tariffs were the biggest source of government funding until 1912.
I was not aware the founders were Marxists./s

And you are aware that Marx and Engels were very much in favor of free trade? They correctly judged that it destroyed the idea of nations and would hasten the proletarian revolution.

[1rudeboy]

So you agree with Marx and Engels.

[Poison Pill]

are aware that Marx and Engels were very much in favor of free trade? They correctly judged that it destroyed the idea of nations and would hasten the proletarian revolution.

As a means to a nefarius end. Are you aware of what happens after the Revolution? Try trading freely after the Bolsheviks come storming through.