[ItisaReligionofPeace]

Sometimes you have to jump through hoops. The truth is that we are a very powerful nation, however, we are very much interwoven with many other countries.

[sheltonmac]

"...we are very much interwoven with many other countries."

And that's exactly our problem. Trade with other countries? Fine. The Constitution clearly allows Congress to exercise authority over foreign commerce. However, we must distance ourselves from any organization that serves to keep us interwoven with other nations.

"The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible."
--George Washington