Free trade reduced to one sentence so even a liberal can understand

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In summary, the conversation discusses the benefits of trading with more people and the potential consequences of not being able to trade with anyone. It also touches on the value of asking questions and the perception of being a liberal. The analogy of someone walking into a room and making a statement is used to illustrate the tone of the conversation.
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brutus2
The more people with whom you trade the richer you get, regardless of whether they are across the street or across the world; the fewer with whom you trade the poorer you get.

If you could not trade with anyone you would have to make everything yourself and you'd be very poor or dead.
 
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Oh, thanks.
 
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pergradus said:
Oh, thanks.

if you don't understand why not ask questions? How will you learn if yu are afraid to try. Do you want to be a liberal all your life?
 
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brutus2 said:
if you don't understand why not ask questions? How will you learn if yu are afraid to try. Do you want to be a liberal all your life?

You say "be a liberal" like it's a bad thing, or that only uneducated people are "liberal."

FYI: Democracy was a "Liberal" idea.
 
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Ryumast3r said:
You say "be a liberal" like it's a bad thing, or that only uneducated people are "liberal."

FYI: Democracy was a "Liberal" idea.

An analogy of the OP: someone walks into a room of people and says, "Here's a simple idea that even a brown-eyed person can understand!"

Pretty much everything that comes out of that person's mouth after that is :rolleyes:.
 
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brutus2 said:
The more people with whom you trade the richer you get, regardless of whether they are across the street or across the world; the fewer with whom you trade the poorer you get.

If you could not trade with anyone you would have to make everything yourself and you'd be very poor or dead.

Cool.

You should write an op-ed piece. Don't let that genius be hidden from the world.
 
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Okie dokie, that's enough.
 

1. What is free trade?

Free trade is a policy that allows goods and services to be traded between countries without any restrictions or barriers, such as tariffs or quotas.

2. How does free trade benefit countries?

Free trade allows for increased competition, which can lead to lower prices and increased efficiency. It also allows countries to specialize in producing goods and services that they have a comparative advantage in, leading to economic growth.

3. Does free trade lead to job losses?

While some industries may see job losses due to increased competition, free trade can also create new job opportunities in other industries. Overall, free trade tends to have a positive impact on employment.

4. Is free trade fair for all countries involved?

Free trade can benefit both developed and developing countries by allowing them to access new markets and resources. However, it is important for countries to have fair trade policies in place to ensure that all parties involved benefit from the trade.

5. What are the potential downsides of free trade?

Some potential downsides of free trade include the exploitation of labor in developing countries, the loss of domestic industries, and environmental degradation due to increased production and transportation of goods. However, these issues can be addressed through regulations and fair trade practices.

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