“Man oh man, this thread is turning into virtual parade of strawmen.”
Sorry if recalling the things said in the past causes you to cry “strawman”.
The free traders got their way.
It’s all worked out quite well for America, don’t you think?
The one lesson that you have failed to learn is that your typical free-trader spends most of his time warning others about the dangers of governmental interference in the market place. So how has that worked out for America? Want more of it?