The article goes on to give concrete examples of the damage "free trade" has caused us.

This "recession" is happening for two reasons: 1-the government's greed and acquiessence to banking industry because of tax revenues & campaign/lobby contributions.

And, the gutting of our wealth producing industries.

For god's sake, go through your pantries and pull out only the goods that state MADE, PRODUCED or MANUFACTURED in America. If the label says "distributed", call the company and ask WHERE it was processed.

You will be shocked.

Now realize that China is quietly amping up prices and re-valuing the yuan. All the "cost savings" from off shoring will soon be for naught.

And, we no longer have the machinery, equipment or government regulation (lack of) to re-create the industry.