> Our ecomonic fate has been entwined with the rest of the world for > eons as were many civilizations dating back thousands of years. I > personally don't agree that we are obligated to bend over to people > from other countries on any whim of criticism they have of us. They > can say all they want and sometimes so can I. I guess I'm just not > enlightened enough but I don't care. >
The world economy today is very different from what it was even 50 years ago because of advances in technology, equity markets and transportation. It seems simplistic to compare it to civilizations dating back thousands of years when it comes to political economies. I fear you've missed my point. Never did I say or imply that we are obligated to bend over to anyone. And I don't think that anyone should be stifled. Including those who may be viewed as ungrateful. Or their critics. I simply think that there is a legitimate place for criticism, especially from our allies and their citizens who benefit (or not) from trade with us. (And I do mean real criticism. Tabloid reporting should be taken for exactly what it is.) BTW - I do think that fairly or unfairly, U.S. policy has become synonymous with globalism for many critics, including those within our own country who would be labeled "anti-American." I suppose that comes with the territory when you are deemed leader of the free world. (I hope that doesn't read as being facetious, because that is certainly not my intent.) Brenda n.p.: Iron Chef (Can't help myself!)
