Comments on: Rice: Time to support democracy through free trade http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Tue, 29 May 2012 03:15:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: fred5678 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1054182 fred5678 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:36:26 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1054182 "Free" and "fair" trade is a myth - until we get the VAT exemption removed from GATT/WTO level agreements. When France was the only country to have an indirect tax (VAT) it was exempted from trade equalization agreements. Now 137 countries use a national VAT, and every one of them has an unfair trade advantage over countries that have no VAT (like the U.S.). Read the sad story<a href="http://www.nationaltextile.org/VAT/history.htm" rel="nofollow"> here</a> and<a href="http://www.economywatch.com/business-and-economy/vat.html" rel="nofollow"> here</a>. “Free” and “fair” trade is a myth – until we get the VAT exemption removed from GATT/WTO level agreements.

When France was the only country to have an indirect tax (VAT) it was exempted from trade equalization agreements. Now 137 countries use a national VAT, and every one of them has an unfair trade advantage over countries that have no VAT (like the U.S.).

Read the sad story here and here.

]]> By: Indy Conservative http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1054012 Indy Conservative Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:17:47 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1054012 We need a MAN in the State Department. We need someone who speaks Arabic in the State Department. We need someone TOUGH who can deal with the Islamic World which is -mainly- a manly World. Enough of sissiness. This America, goddammit. We need a MAN in the State Department.

We need someone who speaks Arabic in the State Department.

We need someone TOUGH who can deal with the Islamic World which is -mainly- a manly World.

Enough of sissiness.

This America, goddammit.

]]> By: Golden Boy http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1054013 Golden Boy Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:17:47 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1054013 This is exactly right. Uribe's stewardship of Colombia has been remarkable when you look at where Colombia was in 2002 when he was elected, and where it is now. The Colombian people know Uribe better than anyone, and, according to the polls, they overwhelmingly approve of him and his humanitarian policies. This is exactly right. Uribe’s stewardship of Colombia has been remarkable when you look at where Colombia was in 2002 when he was elected, and where it is now. The Colombian people know Uribe better than anyone, and, according to the polls, they overwhelmingly approve of him and his humanitarian policies.

]]> By: mile66 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1053957 mile66 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:55:59 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1053957 Another South American country that has signed free trade agreements with US, fully supports the Colombian government, it's an important ally in the war on drugs and is strategically positioned in the core of the region is Peru. Peruvian voters refused to allow a Chavez/Morales/Correa style <strike>future dictator</strike> president on last election. However, Chavez is known to be injecting petro-dollars and sending advisors to this leftist groups to better campaign for next elections. If Peru falls, Colombia would be isolated and surrounded by marxists, and with the FARC within, being fed/financed/housed just accross any of its borders, it could really turn into quick loss. Another South American country that has signed free trade agreements with US, fully supports the Colombian government, it’s an important ally in the war on drugs and is strategically positioned in the core of the region is Peru. Peruvian voters refused to allow a Chavez/Morales/Correa style future dictator president on last election. However, Chavez is known to be injecting petro-dollars and sending advisors to this leftist groups to better campaign for next elections. If Peru falls, Colombia would be isolated and surrounded by marxists, and with the FARC within, being fed/financed/housed just accross any of its borders, it could really turn into quick loss.

]]> By: njcommuter http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1053932 njcommuter Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:43:19 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1053932 It is said that diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggy!" until you can find a rock. If true, it may explain the actions of MiddleEast Condi. Her stand on Columbia supports the hypothesis. It is said that diplomacy is the art of saying “Nice doggy!” until you can find a rock. If true, it may explain the actions of MiddleEast Condi. Her stand on Columbia supports the hypothesis.

]]> By: spmat http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1053863 spmat Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:54:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1053863 <blockquote>If Colombia keeps Uribe-type leadership, we should welcome them into NAFTA as a few enterprise counterweight to the socialists in Canada and Mexico.</blockquote> Except that Columbia is in South America. Care to include all the bathwater with that baby? It's called FTAA. Have fun with that.

If Colombia keeps Uribe-type leadership, we should welcome them into NAFTA as a few enterprise counterweight to the socialists in Canada and Mexico.

Except that Columbia is in South America. Care to include all the bathwater with that baby? It’s called FTAA. Have fun with that.

]]> By: Tony737 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1053858 Tony737 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:53:47 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1053858 Is this the *old* Condi coming back to the Right? If this were the *new* Condi, she'd be calling for a seperate country for the FARC. The NSA Condi would say "Let's help Columbia destroy the FARC." The SoS Condi might say "Let's talk to them." I hope this is the real Condi, the First Term Condi, and then maybe she'll get back to VeeP status. Is this the *old* Condi coming back to the Right? If this were the *new* Condi, she’d be calling for a seperate country for the FARC. The NSA Condi would say “Let’s help Columbia destroy the FARC.” The SoS Condi might say “Let’s talk to them.” I hope this is the real Condi, the First Term Condi, and then maybe she’ll get back to VeeP status.

]]> By: Hening http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1053857 Hening Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:53:43 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1053857 I thought we were supporting Red China with free trade? I thought we were supporting Red China with free trade?

]]> By: Romeo13 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1053852 Romeo13 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:49:03 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1053852 First time in awhile I've agreed with Condi. First time in awhile I’ve agreed with Condi.

]]> By: amkun http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1053851 amkun Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:46:13 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1053851 America does not have the greatest track record when it comes to backing her friends in the world. We all to often fail to come to the aid of our allies, especially developing, non-European states. It's time to stop that, beginning with Colombia. America does not have the greatest track record when it comes to backing her friends in the world. We all to often fail to come to the aid of our allies, especially developing, non-European states.

It’s time to stop that, beginning with Colombia.

]]> By: thuja http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1053846 thuja Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:40:20 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1053846 <blockquote>Except when it comes to Singapore. Jimmy the Dhimmi on April 7, 2008 at 11:34 AM</blockquote> Singapore is no democracy. Opposition candidates are harassed into not running.

Except when it comes to Singapore.

Jimmy the Dhimmi on April 7, 2008 at 11:34 AM

Singapore is no democracy. Opposition candidates are harassed into not running.

]]> By: thuja http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1053843 thuja Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:38:46 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1053843 If Colombia keeps Uribe-type leadership, we should welcome them into NAFTA as a few enterprise counterweight to the socialists in Canada and Mexico. If Colombia keeps Uribe-type leadership, we should welcome them into NAFTA as a few enterprise counterweight to the socialists in Canada and Mexico.

]]> By: raiderdav http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1053842 raiderdav Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:38:42 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1053842 This agreement wouldn't make Chavez very happy. I'm in. This agreement wouldn’t make Chavez very happy. I’m in.

]]> By: Jimmy the Dhimmi http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1053837 Jimmy the Dhimmi Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:34:24 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/rice-time-to-support-democracy-through-free-trade/#comment-1053837 <blockquote>Time to support democracy through free trade</blockquote> Except when it comes to Singapore.

Time to support democracy through free trade

Except when it comes to Singapore.

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