outsidethebox Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 Does anyone know why Bush is pushing for free trade with Columbia? I really don't have an opinion about this. How will this help us in our economic crisis? What does Columbia have that we need? Any help would be appreciated.
SD Jarhead Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 Columbia is one of the few remaining Central/South American nations where we still have friendly relations with the Gov't. The Gov't there has been at war with a narco-funded insurgency for going on 10 years. They also have been a key ally in the "War on Drugs". I feel they're important because if we don't support their democratic governement they could become buddies with Chavez, who, in case you haven't noticed is buying cooperation from impoverished nations there with petro dollars and his anti-american, socialist rhetoric. In my opinion, this is a deal we should make to support our ally. Just like our relationship with Mexico isn't a perfect one, it is a very important one.
outsidethebox Posted November 16, 2008 Author Posted November 16, 2008 Columbia is one of the few remaining Central/South American nations where we still have friendly relations with the Gov't. The Gov't there has been at war with a narco-funded insurgency for going on 10 years. They also have been a key ally in the "War on Drugs". I feel they're important because if we don't support their democratic governement they could become buddies with Chavez, who, in case you haven't noticed is buying cooperation from impoverished nations there with petro dollars and his anti-american, socialist rhetoric. In my opinion, this is a deal we should make to support our ally. Just like our relationship with Mexico isn't a perfect one, it is a very important one. Do you think we will lose manufacturing jobs to Columbia? That is my worst fear. I lost my job of over 10 years because of NAFTA. I have pretty strong opinions about losing American jobs to third world countries.
Chef Jim Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 Does anyone know why Bush is pushing for free trade with Columbia? Because when he's out of office he plans on going back to smoking weed.
SD Jarhead Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 Then why isn't he pandering to Canada? Everyone knows the good weed comes from BC these days... BTW Chef...I dropped a doe this past Tuesday on Pendleton and am having it processed. I'll PM you once I get it back to hook you up with some venison. My planned trip to NY was canc'ed because of work commitments, so I'm officially depressed- no whitetail for me this year...
outsidethebox Posted November 16, 2008 Author Posted November 16, 2008 Because when he's out of office he plans on going back to smoking weed. LOL!
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