No, I’m not talking about the cover story on the late William F. Buckley. Since the National Review founder’s death serves as a vehicle for Newsweek to blast the present-day conservative movement, it’s really not surprising.

The article that prompted this post is Fareed Zakaria’s column blasting the Democratic presidential candidates for touting protectionist trade policies.

Hillary Clinton promises to send special envoys to foreign capitals the day after she’s elected. Barack Obama offers to reach out to America’s foes as well as friends. Unfortunately
none of this will matter if they continue to spout dangerous and
ill-informed rhetoric about trade.