Bush Administration Quietly Plans NAFTA Super Highway

Human Events ^ | June 12, 2006 | Jerome Corsi

[antisocial]

I'll be specific, for all the good it will do, since you never read any of the links that are posted to you.

http://www.worldforum.org/Commission-On-Globalisation/homelinks/CommissionFinalReport.htm

STRATEGIC PURPOSE

The purpose of the Commission on Globalisation was to undertake an inclusive and comprehensive multi-stakeholder inquiry into the nature and character of globalization; and to develop integrated thought and action leading to specific recommendations for governance and policy-making at a global level that promoted greater social equity, environmental stability, enhanced security, and sustainable economic growth.

The Commission served as an incubator, catalyst and integrator for innovative leaders and institutions working to bring greater equity, democracy and accountability to globalization and global governance.

[siznartuf]

"The American public is largely asleep to this key piece of the coming 'North American Union' that government planners in the new trilateral region of United States, Canada and Mexico are about to drive into reality."

Welcome to Pan America. Your country is officially no longer your country -- It's been sold!

Can we get it back?

Watched reruns of "brave-heart" the other day. I think William Wallace had it easy compared to what we face. Our modern "Nobles" could care even less about America than the ones in his time.

[Dog Gone]

In a strict sense, globalization is inevitable and not a bad thing. But it all depends on how you want to define the word.

Clearly, advances in technology have made the world much smaller, and transportation and electronic advances allow for goods and capital to get around the world extremely rapidly.

That's a good thing and we should take advantage of it. Nations benefit from trade, both as buyers and sellers.

The problem is that one segment views sovereignty as an obstacle to globalization. But that's because their view of globalization is one big happy planet where we all share equally in resources and we govern with human rights as a top priority and there are no winners and losers.

But that's not globalization. That is some utopian BS from the left.

I don't dispute for a second that "globalization" is being seized as a method of reducing sovereignty, with the main focus being the USA. That must be opposed.

But that doesn't mean that we should oppose the benefits of what is true globalization, the efficiencies of the free market and the modernization of the entire planet. It would not be helpful to isolate ourselves from that and return to the Middle Ages.

The truth is that we can enjoy the benefits of globalization AND retain our full sovereignty. It will require some effort, but it is worth it.

[Arizona Carolyn]

You don't think taking people's property doesn't trample the constitution? I do and the supreme's were wrong last year with that decision. Do you think everyone in the path of that super highway, as it runs through Texas, is going to be thrilled to sell?

[hedgetrimmer]

Rhetorically, can't there be polite disagreement?

There should also be a factual point counterpoint in the discussion of the article too, don't you agree?

We are waiting for MikefromOhio to tell us what a 'working group' is. It would be a good point to start a civil conversation.

[hedgetrimmer]

In a strict sense, globalization is inevitable and not a bad thing

Why do you say that something funded entirely by the US tax payer is inevitable? Certainly if the money were turned off, 'globalization' would end in a heartbeat.

[MikefromOhio]

And I'm still waiting for you to tell me how long you've been off of your meds.....

[hedgetrimmer]

Nations benefit from trade

When they apply tariffs on foreign goods.

[MikefromOhio]

And it would ALSO be nice for hedgehead here to explain WHY he has an alter-ego on DU....


Or explain HOW he doesn't know what DU is although he's been on this forum for over 5 years now....

[hedgetrimmer]

But that doesn't mean that we should oppose the benefits of what is true globalization, the efficiencies of the free market and the modernization of the entire planet

Why should individual paycheck earning taxpayers fund the modernization of the entire planet? That harms individual rights guaranteed by our Constitution.

[hedgetrimmer]

And I'm still waiting for you to tell me how long you've been off of your meds.....

This article discusses 'working groups' too. Now when you tell us what they are, we'll have a starting point for a civil discussion.

[hedgetrimmer]

MikefromOhio

Enjoy

[MikefromOhio]

That's great, especially since half of them aren't me and the other half are from articles on here...

Still doesn't explain why you have a name on DU though.

[MikefromOhio]

This article discusses 'working groups' too. Now when you tell us what they are, we'll have a starting point for a civil discussion.

And the article is full of opinions and half-truths as well. When you are willing to admit then, then I'll know you are back on your meds.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

bump.

[Dog Gone]

Why do you say that something funded entirely by the US tax payer is inevitable? Certainly if the money were turned off, 'globalization' would end in a heartbeat.

That's a fundamental misconception. Globalization is the effect of modernization and technology. The internet has forever changed the way we conduct business and allows us to be in touch with practically anyone in the world with a few keystrokes.

A road is just a road. We've been building those with tax money long before globalization was even a concept.

[hedgetrimmer]

Globalization is the effect of modernization and technology

Paid for by the US taxpayer starting with the Clinton administrations gifts to India and China. Any time you see "infrastructure development" and "capacity building" you can be guaranteed that is US taxpayer money 'modernizing' the third world so that transnationals can shift their business there without risking any of their own capital. This is a theft of public funds that even the UN cannot surpass. The taxpayer assumes the financial risk and invidual workers in this country pay the price.

[hedgetrimmer]

A road is just a road.

It never has been. Roads are the lifeblood of the countryside, towns, cities and the nation. Putting our security in the hands of foreign nations and foreign corporations is treason.

[nopardons]

If "my pack" includes Jim Robinson, which is DOES ( go back and start reading Jim Robinson's posts at #161 !), then, unlike you, I am in GREAT company!

You have been RUDE and OBNOXIOUS, calling others names, impugning their reading comprehension and IQs and their supposed behaviors throughout this entire thread. Your projection complex is in full throttle, with you accusing others of the very traits that you keep exposing, but which none of them nor I have.

It is, in fact, your abject and abysmal lack of reading comprehension and short term memory ( not to mention your hysteria ), which is on public view.

I was late to this thread, which I was pinged to, and to which you have taken irrational and illogical umbrage with. As far as being a "BORG", it is YOU who yearn for 110% agreement with your positions and comments. You can't stand the fact that you have any opposition and have now been reduced to mere ravings and tantrum throwing. Pity that.....

Your tinfoil hat is on far to tight and has cut off the blood supply to your brain! Lighten up Francis..... :-)

[nopardons]

Not only is "BRAVE HEART" a movie; but the vast majority of it is FICTION and completely inaccurate, vis-a-vis historically factual.