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I would like to point to the fact that the U.S. has (by far) one of the most independent economies on the planet. Yes, we might import more than any other nation on a nominal basis, but such comparisons do not reflect the nature of trade. The U.S. imports less than 15% of GDP, which is far far less than any other industrial nation in the world outside of Japan. But when you take into consideration Japan's export sensitivity in regards to output, the U.S. enjoys a greater independence (that is not to say we are completely independent).
So can the whole "we are exporting all our jobs" crowd cut the nonsense?
Sure I'll stop the "nonsense" of asking for more jobs back which means more tax revenue.
Just as soon as that 15 trillion dollar debt is paid.
Just as soon as we pay China the 93 million we owe them.
Just as soon as our exports match our imports, you might like servants as for me I like to take care of stuff myself.
I'm sure there's a lot of Americans out there pretty much feel the same way.
FYI you can start on the 15 trillion , if you can get the boys in D.C.to stop printing money long enough.
Post me when you're ready.