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# Brian Trosko "Yes, quite possibly, depending on the trade in...

*February 3, 2025 — Comment Archer T. Ships replied to Damjan Cvetkov-Dimitrov's comment.*

Brian Trosko "Yes, quite possibly, depending on the trade in question. National security isn't a market good, and dead Nazis don't show up in GDP." Okay, now you're just restating your position, not making an argument for it. Also, are you familiar with the Jones Act?  How has protectionism worked out for the US Naval capacity?