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I would also rather those jobs, companies, and opportunities stay in America and benefit the American economy, the one that I also contribute to and benefit from. Is it wrong to want that? I don't think so.

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(Shrug) I benefit from Asian economies every time I buy something built there, and every day I wake up in a country that's not at war with them.

I think it mis-understands money. When you buy something, it's like taking a drop of ink and putting it in a swimming pool - the money diffuses completely.

You can look only as far as stockholders to see how diverse a corporation's ownership is, or you can take the next step and see how it changes hands at three or four levels. You'd be surprised.

There are a LOT of middle-class jobs that go along with a company the size of an auto manufacturer. From middle management to accounting to HR. I'd rather those jobs be in the US than somewhere else, given they're the lifeblood of almost all economies.

The money dispersal you speak of goes to things like parts - most of which don't originate from the US. Which is EXACTLY why we need corporate headquarters here.

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