Category Archives: trade

How could he know that?

Posted on March 7, 2018 by whungerford

 Congressman Tom Reed this morning called for pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to be voted on within a month. “Getting people back to work is something we talk about repeatedly,” Reed said. “These free trade … Continue reading →

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Would you?

Posted on March 2, 2018 by whungerford

Trade wars are good.–President Trump Fixing the tax system must be a top priority because it threatens everything we care about — including jobs, healthcare, education, public investment, the environment, and retirement security.–Charles Whalen, economist and former congressional candidate. The … Continue reading →

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Tom Reed on dignity

Posted on July 23, 2017 by whungerford

Tom Reed writes op eds infrequently; here are some: The Dignity of Developing Our Workforce June 30, 2017 Op-Eds Obama’s Middle Class Trap May 24, 2016 Op-Eds Issues:  Economy and Jobs It’s Time to Restart Greenidge October 27, 2015 Op-Eds Defending Private Property … Continue reading →

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What would a fair NAFTA look like?

Posted on May 13, 2017 by whungerford

What would a fair NAFTA look like? I was all set to terminate, you know? And this wasn’t like…this wasn’t a game I was playing. I’m not playing…you know, I wasn’t playing chess or poker or anything else. This was, … Continue reading →

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You can’t believe it

Posted on February 13, 2017 by whungerford

  Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising. –Mark Twain … Do we believe this? Can you add to my list? I will build a wonderful wall, which won’t cost as much as … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump is a fishy Republican

Posted on May 5, 2016 by whungerford

Donald Trump has views that are foreign to many Republicans: He would make deals. Deals require compromise which Republicans often deplore. He would enact trade barriers to keep jobs at home. Republicans traditionally favor free trade. Republican Presidential candidate Mitt … Continue reading →

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