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I'm Now Pro-TPP and Heart Surgery

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I'm Thinking of having me some good ol' open heart surgery.

A Sunday New York Times article by Gregory Mankiw, Economists Actually Agree on This: The Wisdom of Free Trade presents such a magnificent argument that trade agreements are all exactly the same and always good, that I can't help but conclude by the same logic that it would be a great idea for me to have open heart surgery. After all, medical researchers and cardiac specialists are almost unanimous in saying that the surgery is statically beneficial to the patients who get it done. Since I'm a big believer in science, say no more, I don't have any need to get down in the weeds with all the 'why' questions. I'm in excellent health now and can't wait to experience how fantastic I'll feel afterwards.

cartoon illustration of surgical scene, with trays of instruments and exposed skin of a patient marked with an
We're fast-tracking my surgery to the OR, where I'm told I will be given ample time to study the details of the procedure and make a final decision on whether or not to go forward with it, once I'm on the table, strapped down, and ready for the gas.

No worries. Mostly, . . .


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