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Thomas Friedman pushes globalization, with the same passion as a drug dealer, touting that, "Let them do the blue collar work, and America will do what it does
by david927 17y ago
Thomas Friedman pushes globalization, with the same passion as a drug dealer, touting that, "Let them do the blue collar work, and America will do what it does best: creative, innovative, white collar work."
That's only a temporary competitive advantage, though. (To say it's sustainable is racist, really.) And now, lo!, here are the signs it's ending. Surprise, surprise.
Innovation in the emerging world will encourage, rather than undermine, innovation in the rich world.
With this, they are trying to say, "But don't worry; this doesn't affect you." Ha! No, no, no. Developing countries are coming to eat your lunch, and I couldn't be happier about it. Bon apetit!