My globalism rant. What is globalism?

[mac2]

Mayor Bloomberg is on CSPAN taking about NY City, the world, etc. He stated that in a world of globalism we must adjust....blah, blah, blah. He was bragging about the population of NY City being 1/3 foreign born, mostly since the 80s, and that has helped them as an economy. We (I guess he means NY City) now do business around the world. He's bragging about his success? I've never heard such lies and propaganda. What arrogance these Neo Cons have today.

If NY City has that many foreign born since the 80s then their school system is in big trouble. He didn't discuss that. I heard people complain just in California they have young students who speak 200 different languages. What a nightmare. If this is true than the school system and teachers have gone beyond what we had demanded of them. The fact that the students learn at all is a miracle.

The media and politicians wonder why the public school system has lower scores and taxes are going higher all the time? Their schools are so over crowed they have to go part days, etc. How's that going to result in good test scores George? It is not good for American citizens born in this country since their education is being compromised for new ones.

When a politicians acts like "globalization" is here whether we like it or not, I know they are Neo Cons. Neo Cons who are profiting for the few (like the Bloomberg family on Wall Street). What globalization means to me is World Order Government...their way. Rule by the few.

Globalization isn't democracy and what made us great but is destroying us more everyday. We lose good jobs replaced by those immigrants who work for less...desparate from 3rd world countries. Those countries whose governments are run by foreign Empires (seeking resources) or religious organizations (over population and poverty...tryanny) come here seeking a better life (which is going under too).

Think about it. These American politicians took an oath of office to protect and defend the Constitution and our laws yet want their own world leadership and a way of doing things which are not in our best interest but theirs. And by god they get "theirs" not matter what!! They are speaking treason not new "economic trade policy" which is good for us.

When you think about it, we Americans have traveled the world (around the world...to the other side of the world...in far off places, etc.) doing trade deals before NAFTA. We've been doing trade for hundreds of years. The balance was mutual not one sided like now. So world trade is not a new deal.

Globalism under secret trade organizations and "policies" where "we the people" have no say (or elect trade representatives)or media information is just plain criminal and treason. Global international corporations pay as little taxes as possible even though they profit off us. They are a big part of those secret organizations funding the politicians, etc. They control how they vote and run our country. It is Fascism.

Congress controls trade not the President and his appointed trade representatives. So they are both abusing their power by not doing their duties as the Constitution requires. There has not been ratification of our Constitution to change trade policies either. They have just about abandoned this piece of old paper which is the contract between the people and their government. Without our Constitution and Bill of Rights, we are not a union or a democracy.

We should insist they stop using this "globalism" word and do their duty as they swore under oath. This is a question we should be asking candidates BEFORE they take office. Why are we staying in the WTO since it is not in our best interest? Our trade deficit grows larger everyday. We don't produce our own food, military equipment, clothes, etc. We can't defend ourselves since we aren't self sufficient as we were in the past. We are open to our enemies.

I don't like Spain owning my public built roads or the British using Niagara Falls Mohawk power for Toronto, Canada...or owning our oil,energy corporations in all of the North East,railroads,forests,(all publicly paid for and built). It's just plain robbery. It puts us in danger of high prices and no real over sight. It threatens our security and our way of life (not Bin Laden).

Here's how Wikipedia defines "globalism".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globalism

Michael Bloomberg Mayor of New York City, NY.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bloomberg

[cloudythescribbler]

1. I prefer the term "McGlobalization" -- progressives want globalization of eco & labor stds, humn rts

[mac2]

3. You mean like McDonalds?

[cloudythescribbler]

5. Yes -- CORPORATE globalization, that's the issue

[melody]

2. Globalism is a BS term for elitists, royals, etc, taking over again

It's the rich, white world order. That's why they're trying to destroy us ... the Bush family (and their
mob brothers) are a part of them.

[walldude]

4. Man, I must be really out of touch. To me Globalism has

nothing to do with money. I am not an American, I am an Earthling. That is Globalism. To continue to allow the "leaders" of the world define us by money is playing right into their hands.

I don't like Spain owning my public built roads or the British using Niagara Falls Mohawk power for Toronto, Canada...or owning our oil,energy corporations in all of the North East,railroads,forests,(all publicly paid for and built). It's just plain robbery. It puts us in danger of high prices and no real over sight. It threatens our security and our way of life (not Bin Laden).

Our way of life? Security? Well god forbid someone changes our way of life. I sure couldn't live without this rampant consumerism, insane war, corporations who control what we see and hear, poverty, out of control health care costs, school shootings, racism, homophobia, a declining middle class, hokey patriotism, and a belief that a dude with a grey beard created the planet and everything on it in 6 days. Hell I'd probably lose my mind if we changed our way of life...

[mac2]

6. Yes...it has to do with trade...one way in not out.

Our way of life had gone down hill since NAFTA or did you not not notice? Companies leaving your area? Laid off workers?

Our huge trade difict means money goes out not in.

Read about globalism on the Public Citizen.
http://www.citizen.org/trade/

Also the Economic Policy Institute who keep track of the numbers, etc.
http://www.epi.org/subjectpages/trade.cfm?CFID=410215&CFTOKEN=91586572

[lonestarnot]

7. You were doing fine until you got to the part about the

"dude with a gray beard" snotcycles.

[Rosemary2205]

9. Busting out laughing

Snarky and sincere all at the same time. I like it. :)

[YvonneCa]

8. Recommend...

...that some here read about globalism, and globalization.

"The Lexus and the Olive Tree", and "The World is Flat" by Tom Friedman

"Assault on Reason" by Al Gore


I'm not saying I agree with either author, but they both explain what is happening very well. Our future depends on understanding and preparing for globalization.

[The2ndWheel]

10. The destruction of diversity

It's a process that has been going on for thousands of years, so, very little could stop that momentum.

[mac2]

11. Spain in Maine...

Had to add this to my rant.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=156x5701

The foreign corporations are buying and selling our energy for profit meanwhile the prices go up and the systems need repair and acquire debt. Whose suffering? The consumers.

[seemslikeadream]

12. Michael Parenti

Michael Parenti - Terrorism, Globalism & Conspiracy

"Coincidence Theory: By shear chance things just happen repeatedly and coincidentally to benefit their interests without any conscious connivance by them, which is most uncanny. There is also: Stupidity Theory, Innocence Theory, Momentary Aberration Theory, Incompetence Theory, Unintended Consequences Theory and Innocent Cultural Proclivities Theory."

- Michael Parenti

[mac2]

13. Then there's Trialateralism

http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Trilateralism/Trilateralism_overview.html

X-president and old men out of power still trying to take over as World Order Government. What's next but to be King of the World!

[seemslikeadream]

14. WHO RULES AMERICA?

http://www.archive.org/details/AV_334-WHO_RULES_AMERICA-PART_I

The nation's most highly published writer on the American power structure,
Dr. G. William Domhoff, spends two programs clearly describing how power is
wielded, by whom, and for whose benefit in this country. The author of
"Who Rules America Now?" and "The Higher Circles" weaves together
the intricate economic, political and sociological aspects of the people and
institutions which interlock to control the U.S.



http://www.archive.org/details/AV_335-WHO_RULES_AMERICA-PART_II

In the second in this two-part series on the American power structure
William Domhoff emphasizes how the power system works politically and how
individuals are brought up into the Power Elite by prominent members of the
ruling class. He also describes the local power structures, how they
interconnect with the national power structure, and how they differ in their
operation and primary interests from the national control group.

[mac2]

15. Thanks this is exactly what I am against.

Don't you think we should ask them to get out of these secret organizations as Americans? The Euro royals are doing well but we are not.

We the tax payers pay for past Presidents...their pensions, benefits...protection. If they worked for us they can't belong to these groups without giving up all of that. These groups are neither democratic or in our best interest.

We give them power by not discussing or asking they not do this (especially candidates). I remember there is a law where a citizen (those no longer in power by election or appointed by Congress) has no legal right to meet with foreign leaders, government, etc.

Ask they if we can ask them a question without being silenced and shocked (like cattle). It is after all America with free speech is it not?

If they claim this is just a discussion group of men/woman then I say why not allow the media to see/hear what they have decided for our future, etc.? It's much too secret for a group of men/woman who live in democracies. We need all the help we can get. As far as I can see, they aren't doing very well for us are they?

We have to ask the candidates if they want to honor that contract (Constitution and Bill of Rights) or not. These secret groups don't do that. If not they don't deserve our vote or support.

Since it is February and Lincoln's birthday.

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's
character, give him power." -Abraham Lincoln