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in response to reader comment: The inconvenient truth about free trade, for Democrats

Submitted by Liberal Internationalist, Feb 21, 2008 22:04

Well said, but sadly the great majority of the good citizens of Ohio don't see it that way and their votes are potentially pivotal. Obama's and Clinton's bad-mouthing of NAFTA is superficial pandering -- they bark at certain aspects of international trade but give us no indication that they intend to bite or hurt trade. Honorable politicians would aim to educate and advocate with the facts, but winning politicians aim to win.


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Feb 22, 2008 00:36

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Feb 22, 2008 00:07

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Feb 21, 2008 20:29

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D. Lucian 

Feb 21, 2008 19:42

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Manton 

Feb 21, 2008 15:55

I have never voted for a Republican...hated Reagan, and both Bushes. But I am beginning to warm to McCain over... [MORE]

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Feb 21, 2008 20:23

There is truly an inconsistency at play in this argument. Just as Clinton is being held accountable because of her... [MORE]

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Feb 21, 2008 15:05

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Feb 21, 2008 13:21

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Kishore Jethanandani 

Feb 21, 2008 20:47

Well said, but sadly the great majority of the good citizens of Ohio don't see it that way and their...

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Feb 21, 2008 22:04

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DavidE 

Feb 21, 2008 12:16

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Ken 

Feb 21, 2008 11:07

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