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Originally posted by Lurch@Sep 17 2004, 08:32 PM
How is it bizarre?
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Here's how its bizarre:
I guess you missed my earlier post where I noted I was on record on this forum from BEFORE the Iraq conflict saying I hope Bush is voted out of office in 2004.
Since I'm a Kerry supporter - except on the war - I'm not going to be put in a position of arguing FOR Reaganomics/Bushnomics!!!
That's essentially what you're trying to do.
You've offered an interpretation of the opinion expressed in the article, which is fine. But I won't be arguing in favour of the opinion expressed in the article even though I can clearly see specific points being raised like this:
"I strongly believe," wrote Kerry, "that America must engage in the global economy, and I voted for trade opening from NAFTA to the WTO. But at the same time, I have always believed that we need to fight for a level playing field for American workers."
Translation: If foreigners don’t do what I tell them to do, I will restrict free trade with the U.S. For all you guys and gals out there who work for a foreign car company or other "insourced job," watch out, your job is in jeopardy.
Your objection to that was:
1. Outsourcing: ascribes a 'translation' to Kerry that is in his own mind only - America clearly does have loopholes that incent companies to outsource. ONE outcome may be increased trade friction, but it is possible to improve the system without alienating partners. His 'prediction' is an opinion not backed by any fact, analysis, rationale, etc.
I really don't see where your response is any more detailed than the original opinion. In fact, its simply your opinion.
As I noted earlier, I posted the column and labelled it as opinion piece likely from a Republican - even though I favour the other side - and left it out for discussion in the interests of fairness as a voice from the other side.
Shooting the messenger - myself - is a little extreme.
If you've got a problem, take it up with the author. it shouldn't be hard to find his e-mail address on his company website.
Cowperson