Posted by: Jon Henke on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Democrats like to insist that Republicans ignore scientists while Democrats follow the scientific evidence, so it's frustrating to see them put on their know-nothing, pandering hats when it comes to the subject of free trade. While the dismal science of economics has reached an overwhelming consensus that free trade is a net positive for a country, Democrats are willing to trade science for votes. Hillary Clinton: In some of her strongest language to date, [Hillary Clinton] said at the debate that she would “opt out” of the trade pact if Canada and Mexico did not renegotiate it.Barack Obama: Said Obama, "One million jobs have been lost because of NAFTA, including nearly 50,000 jobs here in Ohio. And yet, 10 years after NAFTA passed, Sen. Clinton said it was good for America. Well, I don't think NAFTA has been good for America — and I never have."When Clinton and Obama talk about repealing, opting out of, or renegotiating trade agreements, what they're fundamentally saying to people is, "I don't think you should be allowed to buy and sell from foreigners." In addition to being economically illiterate and an inaccurate portrayal of the facts, that kind of illiberal thinking is every bit as xenophobic as the nativists who don't want foreigners coming to America because they will "take our jobs." |
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