This is a fine example of what I'm talking about: Canaduh. Anyone who is not from the US is inferior or incorrect.
As I said above, economically we depend on the US to buy our commodities....but in a world ending situation, we have the resources necessary for our population...the US doesn't. I don't know why you keep arguing otherwise. I guess the US carries trade deficits with Canada and Mexico because they don't need them for anything.
Your point proves that those jobs were lost. It does not prove that there was a net employment loss as a result of NAFTA, or that there was a net negative impact on the US economy because of NAFTA. It certainly does not prove that the recession is a result of NAFTA, as was argued earlier.
If someone needs to take care of themselves first, why are you criticizing less wealthy countries for not helping the US during Katrina?
BTW, China donates food and money specifically for food (not just weapons or loans). In 2008 they sent more than $5 billion for food aid. It is well understood internationally that China has led the way on food aid in Africa....but again, you only see things through your tiny peephole.
Now it seems your new argument is that the US needs to be more self-centered during this economic challenge (whereas your previous argument was that the US gives aid but receives a disproportionate amount during a time when there was not a significant economic challenge). I agree that the faster the US economy recovers, the faster the global economy recovers, but this recovery isn't going to come from protectionist thinking because it can't.
The reason I am skeptical about the US is the same reason I'm skeptical about the planet: too many people, not enough resources (at our current rates, at our current standard of living).
