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Ignoring the 300-Pound Panda in the Room

Posted by Vriz on April 23rd, 2008

Barack Obama has been running his own ad in Indiana since March 28, focusing on jobs and the economy.

He also promises to fix our trade laws and end tax breaks for companies that outsource jobs overseas. Sen. Obama proposes to give the tax breaks to those companies that create jobs in America, instead.

These are good proposals, but we can not ignore the role countries like China play in thousands of manufacturing jobs lost in the U.S. and the devastation this causes in communities across our nation.

China undervalues its currency, violates labor and environmental standards, and illegally subsidizes exports. Any serious discussion about fixing our economy, especially in states, like Indiana, must include candidates’ stance on our trade with China.

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"Deafening silence":

Not a creature stirring, not a whisper about millions of lost jobs.

"Can it get any quieter?!":

Typical campaign talk about a better America, but nothing of substance.

"As quiet as a tree falling in the forest when no one is around":

Jobs and the economy discussed, but no concrete solutions offered.

"Small Talk":

Good discussion of manufacturing woes and unfair competition, but still no promise to address such illegal Chinese trade practices as dumping, subsidies, and currency manipulation.

"Hurrah":

Finally, a candidate goes on record as promising to take strong action against China and enforce U.S. trade law.

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