Socratt,
I can tell you are one smart person, I agree with much of what you say. I do take exception with “ignoring” other countries. We are trully in a global marketplace and because of that it would be a huge mistake for Obama to raise tariffs or trade barriers(that single thing is what set off the great depression of ’29-’33). I think Obama needs to pull a Bill Clinton and stand up and give a good speech about supporting Americans and their products but just don’t legislate it. A near bankrupt Federal government cannot “save us”. I believe in “buying american”, but only when it is a quality product. One last thing, why does everyone believe the bailout it is a handout, remember it is a loan, could it be no one believes it will be repaid?