[jpsb]

We are a Chinese colony, we export raw materials to them and they take the raw materials and manufacturer stuff with it. Then they export finished goods back to us. Just like we used to do back in the day.

We are a colony, a deep in debt colony. Up until the mid 60's (LBJ) we had manufacturing (and jobs) here in the USA then the "free trade" illness stuck and we've lost our manufacturing base, lost our middle class jobs and are now 17+ trillion dollars in debt. But hey (made in China) things are cheap at Walmart for those that can still afford to shop at Walmart. I hear dollar stores are doing well. And the 1% is doing great selling what left of the USA to China.

[Sir_Humphrey]

I have to disagree. The $17(actually $18) Trillion debt is related to us spending more than we take in. Tax receipts are at a record level. We have to build on those industries we excel at such as technology, energy and healthcare.

The Donald has to know this. One of the few things he has said that I agree with is when he said he is not a stupid man. He has proven that; he sure knows how to pander.