[Texas_Dawg]

And since NAFTA and GATT were signed into law, my how the economy has flourished, huh?

Are you saying it hasn't?

[Gargantua]

Arguing the economics of this thread ignores the more vital issue at hand, which is National Security, not economics.

[Gargantua]

Arguing the economics of this thread ignores the more vital issue at hand, which is National Security, not economics.

A robust economy is a placebo if your freedom and way of life is the price you pay for that 'economy.' Those who would trade their freedom for security (or for a good economy) will receive neither.

More pointedly, a 'good' economy where America's manufacturing base disappears is not a 'good' economy for America. Period.