”Either we believe in free-market capitalism or we don't. Capitalism is sometimes cruel, but it is the best chance we have. .” The problem is that the global economy is not a free market economy. Japan, China, India, Europe, Middle East and (believe it or not) even Africa all have tariffs (or federal law) which protect their businesses from competition from America. Capitalism can indeed sometimes be cruel to workers – but democracy can also sometimes be cruel to business.
Does anybody know that most of our welfare and food stamp programs are monitored in INDIA? Does anybody care? All of these manufacturing companies are closing their doors and our tax dollars are retraining the x-employees. Who the heck is going to hire a 55 year old grand mother with a brand new PHD? WAKE UP AMERICA!