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The Return of the Dickensian Economy: Broken Laws, Unprotected Workers | 5 comments

With our current Trade Agreements,,, (4.00 / 1)

...and total lack of Industrial Policy...you better be ready for a society much like India...or any 3rd work country...because it is coming here...just much faster than I ever thought.

Regards,

Never before in all our history have these forces been so united against one candidate as they stand today. They are unanimous in their hate for me-and I welcome their hatred. - FDR

by: FLGibsonJr @ Sun Sep 20, 2009 at 18:58:45 PM CDT

Some European nations are moving to level the field... (4.00 / 2)

..and to punish exporting nations, who don't uphold reasonable standards regarding labor laws and environmental regulations, with higher tolls on their products. Would be great if the US joined that drive. But don't hold your breath...

by: Gray @ Mon Sep 21, 2009 at 04:02:54 AM CDT

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