But if Americans get the contracts, and Europeans get nothing, Europe will have to decide whether to retaliate and start (sic) a trade war with a populist and nationalist America.

In that event America loses.Europe has a bigger market than us.It is also financially sound,comparatively speaking.They can also push us out of most other markets around the world.And when oil is denominated in euros,the dollar's run as heavy-weight champion will be at an end.A "populist and nationalist" America no longer makes sense;the nations populace isnt what it used to be.PB is out of step,out of touch,and out of tune.Lets hope he becomes out of luck sometime soon.

We are about to decide, perhaps for all time, whether we believe in a deepening interdependence leading to one world government, or we restore the independence won for us by the men on Mount Rushmore: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt

Jefferson and Lincoln?Hmmm.

The duality between globalism and nationalism is false.Europeanism is the only proper course for us now.

The French navy won "us our independence",preceded by the British army.Neither of whose services we had the decency to pay for.Freedom is indeed free-for some.

Pat is becoming more of a vulgarian by the day.I'm waiting for him to come out in favor of affirmative action;maybe he could even put in a good word or two for the ERA,and Communion in the hand.

Buchanan is hardly wasting his time. The one time the American people tend to reconsider their political views is when economic times are tough. They know that the policies of the recent past have not worked, and they may be willing to try something new. Thus, Buchanan's reminding them of what globalism has wrought, and what the historical American trade policy achieved, is quite useful.

Socialism and globalism are more likely to manifest themselves under the more unpopular moniker "fascism." Businesses will not be nationalized like the British Rail, coal mines, and British Leyland automotive were in the 1960s, but medium-sized firms will be burdened with so many regulations regarding insurance, healthcare, safety, minimum wage, etc. that the term free-market will no longer apply. In other words it is more likely that the US will tread in the footsteps of Il Duce rather Karl Marx.

Across Britain, thousands laid down tools in wildcat strikes in solidarity with a walkout from a French-owned oil refinery in North Killinghome—to protest a $300 million contract to an Italian company that plans to bring in 400 Italian and Portuguese workers to fulfill it.

How foolish.Why not strike in solidarity with the tens of thousands of victims of rape and murder,perpetrated by Jamaicans,Nigerians,and Pakistanis?Present for some time in their millions,and,it would appear,permanently.

The phrase "Economic Nationalism" was used in a booklet titled Tomorrow We Live published in 1938.Its author,Sir Oswald Mosley,was the leader of the British Union of Fascists.BUF followers went around squadristi style in black shirts,and made use of the Roman salute.

After the war,Mosley supported the idea of European integration.His slogan,"Britain first in Europe a nation",epitomizes his approach to political matters.

Global free-trade and economic nationalism are two sides of the same coin.And as with any slug,you're better off rejecting it,no matter which side is facing up.

Some form of extra-European integration is called for.Such a policy would better serve America's interests.Too bad our Anglo-maniacs,including third and fourth-rate "Catholics" like Buchanan and Sobran,are too dumb to realize it.