Socialist Progressives
In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Nickel79
(81 posts)and demonstrate a clear misunderstanding of the intricacies regarding American job losses.
I'm not interested in your little Google search, since it doesn't consider long term effects of trade deals, currency manipulation, productivity/output, etc. These issues aren't black and white--there are many variables at play.
While it's true Clinton had a net gain during his presidency, it's also true that bringing China into the WTO was the beginning of the end for American manufacturing. Since 2000 - you know, when Billy was Pres - the trade deficit with China surged by 173%. The US has lost one-third (5.6 million) of our manufacturing jobs, wages have stagnated, and we suffered an economic meltdown forcing further spending on economic stimulus packages. China is buying up product and manipulating currency, and we've done little to stop it.
But sure, just continue to be a Clinton zombie, looking at simple charts and not realizing that presidents can and DO sign agreements that take years - sometimes decades - to realize their full impact, whether positive or negative. HRC is counting on people like you, since you're gullible and easily manipulated. Bernie is right when he says Americans need more affordable access to education, and this discussion is proof positive of that claim.