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Originally Posted by JavaBlack
You have a point... but the real problem is in the root:
fear of globalization.
As long as people fear globalization due to pessimism about their own economic resilience and xenophobia, we will hinder our own process of adapting.
That's why I tend to agree with a certain branch of pro-globalization liberals (like Thomas Friedman and the guy who wrote this article) in believing we need a strong safety net, universal healthcare, and programs that help individuals adapt to changes.
Sometimes the economic conservatives forget to take into account the nature of people outside of markets.
While we need to remove subsidies, overbearing corporate tax rates, and other hindering regulations, we also need to provide the kinds of programs that help the individuals in this country adapt. If the individuals are insecure, then we will go protectionist.
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Exactly! because the government knows how to spend my money better than I do. You just don't get it. You're giving up a freedom so that you can have a little order. Well I don't like taking orders. I'm an individualist. There is NO gain from universal healthcare (or any other socialist program) that doesn't either hurt the economy or forces people to pay.
This is another one of those short run/long run economic cycles that you can't seem to understand. People will lose their job. Those people will relocate and reeducate. And that will restore balance to the force (I figured you'd understand starwars a little easier).
As far as the economics of universal healthcare, I'm sure I've explained it to you before. I don't feel like feeling the frustration of you not listening/understanding. So just admit you're wrong now and save us the trouble.