Let's talk about the capitalist idea of 'freedom': free trade

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Start date Jan 11, 2006
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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of "free trade" and the role of the United States in promoting and defending free markets. It brings up the example of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez accusing the US of blocking a deal for training jets from Brazil due to protected US technology. The conversation also delves into the topic of patriotism and self-interest in relation to national identity and foreign policy. Some argue that the US acts out of self-preservation and others criticize the hypocrisy of claiming to promote freedom while also acting in self-interest. Overall, the conversation highlights the complex and controversial nature of international trade and politics.

Feb 7, 2006

WarrenPlatts

alexandra said:

Hi all

So-called "free trade" is one of the holy grails of capitalism, is it not? And the USA takes the lead in creating and defending free markets? How, then, does one explain this?

Just one example of 'capitalist freedom'

This is just the tip of the iceberg, of course - if we delve deeper into 'free markets' (which perhaps we may care to do in this thread) . Some introductory reading can be found in the links at the bottom of this webpage: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_trade

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