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As a European it feels weird to know that 55 percent of US population/voters have a very similar opinion, while on this big US based blog these opinions get downvoted.

I will never ever understand what is currently and 8 years ago is/was going on in the US.

With regard to the downvoting, that’s easy: HN members are far from being representative of the US voting population.

People tend to vote with their emotions or ideology.

Even rich people aren’t that rational. They might get lower taxes but the number of millionaires tripled inder Biden.

Great! US tech is by far the biggest benefactor of it (and it isn't close), so you'll be much, much worse off, but good luck. Those in Denmark that you don't care about will rejoice.

It sounds like those in Denmark who are rejoicing over this are also anti-globalization, so its a win for everyone then.

Being anti globalization means everyone loses which you will find out more about soon

As I've explained here [1], when it comes to this topic (software), this take is on the level of "trickle-down economics". A good dose of protectionism means most people benefit, a very clear net positive for society as a whole.

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42535968

> Being anti globalization means everyone loses

Are you saying everybody gained from globalisation?

American steel workers?

I think you might be confused about who your real enemy is.

It is not the Danes

Strawman. I never claimed the Danes to be my enemy, that was a hypothetical presented by the person I was responding to. I am anti-globalization.

> I am anti-globalization

Yes. You are confused about who you are at risk from

It is Americans who have it in for you. Fortress America will crater your life, your career, everything

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