Steve
I agree with everything except the import/export stuff. We export so much stuff that taking a 100% isolationist posture would be harmful in the "long run."
Also, just think of all the Moms in the world fighting over the few toys manufactured in USA. 95% are from China. Without toys, just think of all the little kids with nothing to do! Oh, the horror
Ron - I'm not that old .... I'm at least one dog year younger than you.
Oh, one other thing - TV ads ... no more drug ads and no more male impotency ads.