Congress's Labor-Driven Refusal to OK the Colombia Free Trade Pact Is Shameful
By Michael Barone, Thomas Jefferson Street blog
Yesterday I argued that the Obama administration has been disrespecting the leaders of Brazil and Mexico. For much more on what is going on in Latin America, please read Mario Loyola's article in National Review. He highlights the growing ties between Iran and Russia with the leaders of Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Nicaragua and the dangers they pose. All the more reason that the United States should cooperate with the constructive leaders of Brazil and Mexico, the two most populous countries in Latin America. And why it is shameful that Congress, at the behest of labor unions, refuses to ratify the free trade agreement with Colombia, the third-most-populous country in Latin America and one under attack from the authoritarian demagogue Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. Let's show a little respect for our friends and neighbors!
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free trade
because DUMBASS , A) a cocaine supported economy is detrimental to America.... AND B) IF we legalized AND regulated cocaine as we do tobacco and alcohol... We would have the revenue to STOP the death caused by the ostrich mentality of Reaganomics.
Disappointing, But Not a Surprise
With the exception of earmarks, I must say Obama, and the Democrat controlled Congress, have done what they said they would do. It shouldn't be surprise that labor is getting their way.
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