[nanny]

[Only one condition would support your argument. The Ameican worker is incapable of change and or higher skilled labor. We simply do not possess the intellectual capacity to offer superior service to the world. We cannot strive for anything greater than punching holes in metal. ]

Yes, I do believe we are. WE have proven that in the past. We didn't get where we are because we are incapable.

Now this is the deal - we have a government that is working against us - we have a government helping to export our work. Right now it is manufacturing jobs. Of course it is importing some skilled foreign workers at the same time. Now, do you realize that yes, we are capable, but so is the rest of the world. All the world is not just poor people willing to work forever for you for peanuts. Soon they will realize they do not have the same government interference and they can run the same kind of company, or whatever you have, cheaper and better than you. That is what I am saying. While you may feel insulated from all this - no one is. And to say, "I'll produce something my neighbor needs' - well that neighbor needs an income first.

This is happening - not because of free trade but because of governmemt manipulation - and you see,t hey can manipulate in your favor - or not!

[Texaggie79]

"I'll produce something my neighbor needs' - well that neighbor needs an income first.

Here is the secret. That neighbor will provide a service or income their neighbor needs as well. With people providing services and products, you have capital produced.