Colorado Springs: A Teabagger Paradise

[Franzl]

The problem, of course, is that many of the problems Detroit faces were caused by the sort of pro-free trade, anti-worker policies that most liberals oppose.

Anti-worker policies? You mean like the $35/hour wages that are ensured by the UAW?

[Franzl]

Just another strange thought....if American automakers made high quality cars that people actually want to buy (Ford is becoming an exception, because they actually do)....maybe, just maybe.....things would be looking better for them.

[Franzl]

Why do the Democrats hate free trade so much? It's inane, especially when nearly all modern economicists agree it is good.

Of course it's a good thing, but real competition is the last thing the labor unions want.

[Franzl]

Why do the Democrats hate free trade so much? It's inane, especially when nearly all modern economicists agree it is good.

Of course it's a good thing, but real competition is the last thing the labor unions want.

Hmm, I see your point. It's quite sad that they can't see how free trade would benefit them and everyone though.

That's actually something that bothers me about Giannoulias in Illinois, he seems to be going into attack mode on companies that hire people abroad.

I hope Democrats don't start advocating protectionism as an election strategy this year.