[Willie Green]

But, in general, the protective system of our day is conservative, while the free trade system is destructive. It breaks up old nationalities and pushes the antagonism of the proletariat and the bourgeoisie to the extreme point. In a word, the free trade system hastens the social revolution. It is in this revolutionary sense alone, gentlemen, that I vote in favor of free trade.

~Karl Marx, "On the Question of Free Trade" - January 9, 1848

[hedgetrimmer]

So you think protectionism is bad. How about telling the truth: free-tradism is global socialism.

[Wolfie]

Hmm...but protectionism is sure as hell working for our trading partners.

[neutrino]

You know, I've been criticizing the free traitors rather a lot. Today, I did something about it. I redirected my investment portfolio to profit from the ongoing decline of the dollar, the destruction of our economy, and the upcoming devastation caused by burgeoning trade deficits and loss of our industrial base.

You'll be glad to know that it's working out nicely. Do keep up the good work! You'll destroy America, of course - but, in the meantime, I'm making money. Thanks!