Originally Posted by chickentribs

I didn't say that - I was just using the example to point out our government is heavily involved with manipulating trade and controlling money supply and the cost of money, and yes even wields it as a weapon of significant proportion. Free trade is a myth, and the socialist influence over our money has grown exponentially in the last 4 1/2 years. The federal government has grown 40%, power (money and law) is being taken from the states and moved to D.C. every day, and they have all but eliminated the barrier for federal agents to move with autonomy and without regard for state law based on the Patriot Act. What part of Socialism are we missing?? Which branch of the Republican Party wanted to consolidate powers at the federal level and make the White House the largest financial drain on our ability to export goods competitively in the world market? I am not being hostile, I would really like to know if that is the agenda you agree with as a Republican.