Destroying the Democratic base destroys U.S. strength

U.S. future needs blue-collar might

" At regular intervals since the Great Depression of the 1930s, Americans have been beset by doubts about the future of manufacturing. From the despair about growth and fear of "overinvestment" after the Depression to the panic about the Japanese challenge of the 1970s and 1980s and now to the almost subconscious dread about rising competition from China and India, the ability to provide good jobs and steady returns from this sector has come into question.

In the wake of the current, 37-month-long downturn in jobs and loss of international market share, the doubts have taken on political salience as well..."