[central_va]

Boy where do I begin. A factory generates a secondary economy in a way that far surpasses any other sector of the economy. If you want to see the reverse just look at Detroit. It is the engine of the economy. If you do not understand that then I cant help you. You are macro economically retarded.

I haven't started on the national security implications of de industrialization. Once the USA is de industrialized China will have it way with us. Manufacturing the muscle of the economy.

[Lorianne]

I’m not arguing for de-industrialization.
I think we should be as self sufficient as possible in every economic way. Especially we should always be food and energy independent.

However, I think focusing solely on manufacturing when discussing ‘outsourcing’ is a very limited way of looking at the problem.