I spent most of my life in heavy industry and aerospace endeavours. I saw , first hand, the effects of the off-shoring of the heavy industries that once stood side-by-side and flourished in what we now call the "Rust Belt." Thanks, Mr. Clinton, for NAFTA.
I'm more of a reader than a blogger, but followed the Duck from TPM. TPM's "Cafe" taught me a lot and, every now-and-then, I felt I had something of value to add. Perhaps, you will tolerate me here.