"I'm a big fan of Joseph Farah!"
Posted on 07/10/2006 5:51:15 AM PDT by brain bleeds red
What we are seeing is Economic Osmosis ......
more likely the burning of the Declaration of Independence
I've lost a lot of respect for the WSJ. I remember in the good old days when they would write a story and get an immediate result. So it's been 20 years and still nothing? Pikers.
Yeah, it's probably the only conclusive video I've seen so far proving the existence of advanced craft. I mean, in one clip, there's one going 900,000 miles/hour.
What a diabolical plan to have better relations with our closest neighbors. Soon there will be nothing but tacos to eat and Moosehead to drink. Then where will we be?
Shame on you, siding with WRONG AMERICANS like the one below!
We live on a continent whose three countries possess the assets to make it the strongest, most prosperous and self-sufficient area on Earth. Within the borders of this North American continent are the food, resources, technology and undeveloped territory which, properly managed, could dramatically improve the quality of life of all its inhabitants.
It is no accident that this unmatched potential for progress and prosperity exists in three countries with such long-standing heritages of free government. A developing closeness among Canada, Mexico and the United States--a North American accord--would permit achievement of that potential in each country beyond that which I believe any of them--strong as they are--could accomplish in the absence of such cooperation. In fact, the key to our own future security may lie in both Mexico and Canada becoming much stronger countries than they are today.
No one can say at this point precisely what form future cooperation among our three countries will take. But if I am elected President, I would be willing to invite each of our neighbors to send a special representative to our government to sit in on high level planning sessions with us, as partners, mutually concerned about the future of our continent. First, I would immediately seek the views and ideas of Canadian and Mexican leaders on this issue, and work tirelessly with them to develop closer ties among our peoples. It is time we stopped thinking of our nearest neighbors as foreigners.
By developing methods of working closely together, we will lay the foundations for future cooperation on a broader and more significant scale. We will put to rest any doubts of those cynical enough to believe that the United States would seek to dominate any relationship among our three countries, or foolish enough to think that the governments and peoples of Canada and Mexico would ever permit such domination to occur. I for one, am confident that we can show the world by example that the nations of North America are ready, within the context of an unswerving commitment to freedom, to see new forms of accommodation to meet a changing world. A developing closeness between the United States, Canada and Mexico would serve notice on friends and foe alike that we were prepared for a long haul, looking outward again and confident of our future; that together we are going to create jobs, to generate new fortunes of wealth for many and provide a legacy for the children of each of our countries. Two hundred years ago, we taught the world that a new form of government, created out of the genius of man to cope with his circumstances, could succeed in bringing a measure of quality to human life previously thought impossible.
Now let us work toward the goal of using the assets of this continent, its resources, technology, and foodstuffs in the most efficient ways possible for the common good of all its people. It may take the next 100 years but we can dare to dream that at some future date a map of the world might show the North American continent as one in which the people's commerce of its three strong countries flow more freely across their present borders than they do today.
Ronald Reagan - November 13, 1979
Like I said ..... it's awesome. I've been on the fence about the entire subject until today.
Not exactly clear on the implication there, but I'm sure its hilarious.
Don't you know CFR also pushes FREE TRADE?
Oh lighten up. Btw, did you provide the requested link for this speech? I'm not questioning he gave it but I don't remember reading this before.
WSJ says lots of things, doesn't mean they're in control of our government.
Damn them. Damn them all to hell!!!
Not at all. It is a good thing such fearful people as populate these threads were not depended upon to achieve our independence. Scared of their own shadows types don't achieve much.
Q. In your last State of the Union Address, you said that trade will be the foremost concern of your February meeting with President Miguel De la Madrid. For years you've sponsored a proposal for a North American common market, but given the economic disparities between the two countries, how could Mexico be an equal partner with the United States? From your position, which would be the Mexican role and/or advantage in such an economic alliance? Could you be more explicit on the idea of a North American agreement of economic freedom?
The President. We are seeing the beginnings of an historic restructuring of the Mexican economy, of Mexico's trade relationships with the United States, specifically, and the world, in general. In recent years, under the leadership of President De la Madrid, Mexico has undertaken a number of important steps. As I mentioned already, Mexico has acceded to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and signed with the United States last November a bilateral framework understanding on trade and investment.
The recently signed framework understanding is a symbol of the special relationship which exists between our two nations as well as a recognition that both countries will gain from the continued liberalization of bilateral trade and investment flows. My February 13 meeting with President De la Madrid will serve to affirm and build upon this progress. Through the framework process, as through the multilateral trade negotiations taking place in the GATT, both of our governments are committed to working toward the progressive reduction of barriers to trade and investment. We see these steps as providing a solid foundation on which to build towards freer flows of trade and investment of benefit to both our nations.
Ronald Reagan - February 10, 1988
Q. The U.S. and Mexico share a strong trade relationship, especially important to Mexico. However, protectionist trends in the United States could deeply affect this relationship. How far are you prepared to go in your opposition to protectionism? Would Mexico's acceptance of GATT principles become useful in its relations with the U.S.?
The President. I am personally committed to free and fair trade and to fighting protectionist trends in the United States. The position of my administration has been made clear by several decisions to oppose protectionist measures, such as my recent veto of a measure which would have restricted imports of footwear, textiles, and copper. Certainly, Mexican entry to the GATT will be a potent weapon to use against the forces of protectionism, because it is a sure and clear sign that Mexico wants fair treatment for its exports and is willing to treat other countries' exports in a fair manner, according to established international standards. The United States is the world's most accessible market. We are the world's freest trading nation. Most Americans want free trade, but Americans also want to be assured that our exports, on which many Americans depend for their livelihood, are treated fairly in foreign markets.
Ronald Reagan - January 2, 1986
Good G*d, leaping to conclusions like that, no wonder you think everyone else is nutz.
Would you agree that the WSJ often contains musings of leading economic thinkers & think tanks from which administrations have occasionally been known to draw ideas for policy? Is it really so outrageous to imagine that there there are some in positions of influence who think a EU style union might be a good thing for our hemisphere as well?
I always KNEW that sunny smile, infectuous optimism and generous American spirit must hide a Black Heart devoted to the destruction of the USA.
So what conclusion were you leading me to here?
Your favorite publication, the WSJ, was writing stories about a union of American nations ala the EU twenty years ago.
No, because I'm just making this stuff up.
I never accused you of making it up. Fascinating, actually. Thanks for the link!
If only we had known about this in 1980. We could have stopped this traitor from being elected President. /Corsi rant off
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