[Da Mav]

What was misrepresented? My point was that the issue was a debatable one that was being oversimplified as a Euroweenie vs. US issue.

I think it is pretty clear that most free traders opposed the Byrd amendment. There are people I respect on both sides of this issue, but when Bob Byrd sneaks an amendment into law, avoiding process, it makes me highly suspicious. I suspect conservatives will be split on this one, as I said. That's the exact opposite of saying all the 'good guys are on my side'.

[bill1952]

It's a tough one, all right.

It does seem to have a broad support in the legislature, and I don't see it being voted out.

It's political dynamite, as far as I see.

Perhaps we should call on Mr liberal Byrd to defend or support it publicly now?

Maybe it can be modified to have the same deterrent effect (if it has one) while avoiding WTO action. - If thats even possible.

If not, well it's a losing scenario on the other side of the pond as well. That might have a modifying effect.

[inquest]

My point was that the issue was a debatable one that was being oversimplified as a Euroweenie vs. US issue.

That's more accurate than characterizing it as a free trade vs protectionist issue. The WTO is not about free trade.