[arthurus]

I call you a fraud on both counts, or at least a dabbler rather than a student.

[central_va]

1. America was founded on protectionism i.e. anti mercantilism. - fact.
2. The federal govt was funded completely by tariffs and other user taxes completely until 1913- Fact.
3. Under the protectionist umbrella American industry flourished - fact.
4. The first law ever passed was the tariff act of 1789 - fact.
5. The income tax(1913) has replaced tariffs and has allowed the unmitigated growth of government and the devaluation of the dollar year in and year out - fact.

You stand informed.