Yes yes yes, there there; irony and parodic demolitions of one's opponents' arguments always make for good soundbite. But it can equally well be urged that membership of NATO, US alliance, & such precautions in case a military emergency might arise, which Steve claims above to be analogous, are just not equally prejudicial to our sovereignty, as would be making our daily economic and commercial transactions subject 24/7 to examination & interference from entities who do not necessarily bear us goodwill. As I say, such contentions make good soundbite; but not good practical sense IMO.

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