[UnBlinkingEye]

But, generally speaking, the Protective system in these days is conservative, while the Free Trade system works destructively. It breaks up old nationalities and carries antagonism of proletariat and bourgeoisie to the uttermost point. In a word, the Free Trade system hastens the Social Revolution. In this revolutionary sense alone, gentlemen, I am in favor of Free Trade.

First published in French as a pamphlet at the beginning of February 1848

Do neo-coms think we don't understand the outcome of adopting Marxist thoughts on globalism?

[1rudeboy]

I'm not a neo-con, but I understand that you don't know what you're talking about. Marx believed that free trade would ultimately cause the proletariat to rise-up against the bourgeoise, thus enabling the worker to control the means of production, the final step toward communist utopia.

So, pray tell, who are the members of this forum that claim free trade and globalism only benefit the ruling-class, while the "little guy" is shafted? Who claims that the rights of workers need to be protected against the predations of free-market capitalism? Neo-cons, free-traders, or paleo-protectionists?

Furthermore, you have piled a logical fallacy on top of your misinterpretation of Marx, namely: Marx favored free trade; Kristol favors free trade; therefore, Kristol is a Marxist. Open your eye.