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There are plenty of Republicans who are against this type of mercantilist behavior.

• flamedoge 10y ago
  there are republicans who arent? they are suppose to defend free market
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  • MrMorden 10y ago
    The article provides one example of Republicans defending the free market, but usually that's the last thing on their minds. (See e.g. how the phrase "everything is bigger in Texas" applies most of all to government.)
  • __derek__ 10y ago
    Voluntarily agreeing not to compete with a company for some period of time is completely fine as a contract in a free market system. Not interfering in those agreements not only doesn't contradict a commitment to free markets but is actually a logical extension of it: individuals engaging in the system ought to be free to conduct whatever transactions they see fit. Free markets and well-functioning markets aren't coextensive, though, and that's the rub with non-competes.