You need a mind before you can make up your mind.
I loved the change of subject when I replied to the "we don't make nothing here anymore" with the fact (proof even) that we were the largest exporter. Can't be the largest exporter if you don't make nothing. Turned into a discussion of Made in USA labels. Can't refute the facts, so they make stuff up.
"I replied to the "we don't make nothing here anymore" with the fact (proof even) that we were the largest exporter."
"Can't refute the facts, so they make stuff up"
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Statistics are very scary to the mathematically challenged.
At this point on these threads, we have usually heard from some protectionist quoting Mark Twain on there being "lies, damned lies and statistics."
It's as good a defense as any other they make up.