What a difference twenty-five years can make, in the character of the American president, and the composition/backbone of the nations of Europe.
Not only is the assessment of ‘international taxes’ one of the clouds that will hang over the treaty, but it would result in the transfer of huge amounts of natural resources from the U.S. to lesser developed countries, with those resource cartels managed by none other than the U.N.
Although we have not yet formally ratified the treaty, the Chinese have already successfully jumped the gun in taking advantage of its provisions by obtaining advanced sonar technology from American companies, under LOST’s technology transfer stipulations. And that sad fact will prove to be just the tip of the iceberg.
Is anyone surprised that the Bush administration is in favor of this treaty? America will lose significant sea-going rights. Our ability to explore the seabed for new mining sites will be stifled. And our national sovereignty will receive another major blow.
Is there anything contained in the above considerations that the Bush administration would find offensive? Certainly not! Mr. Bush has repeatedly demonstrated that his vision of a new world order far outweighs his duty to ensure the safety of our people and the preservation of our national sovereignty.
As for the Mexican truck program, I have also read recently that it is also being proposed that the Mexican truckers may not need to abide by the same transportation taxation, drive-hour limits, or weight limits, as do American truckers. If the proposals that were put forth under the recent ‘Comprehensive Immigration Reform’ (*cough*) package can be seen as a precedent, it isn’t a huge leap to believing that Mexican truckers will indeed be granted special privileges, over their American counterparts, under this new plan.
The safety and welfare of the American citizenry is falling ever lower on our national leadership’s list of political priorities. Surely we have experienced corruption, and self-serving or agenda-driven policymaking, on the federal level before. But never to this degree. And never by as many people in power who hold both our proud national heritage and our Constitution in utter disdain.
When the promise of increased political power, economic/financial pressures from special interest groups, and the realization of left-leaning, globally-oriented political agendas take precedence over the sovereignty of our republic, the safety of its people, and the lives of those precious patriots who have volunteered to defend it, it’s time for the whisper of revolution.
~ joanie
Allegiance and Duty Betrayed
Last I heard this was supposed to come before the un this fall. Bush is pushing to get this passed with everything he has. Here's something you might find interesting. IMO, we're being blackmailed into ratifying this theft of sovereignty.
America and the Sea Treaty (1 Letter)
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Published: August 19, 2007
To the Editor:
Re ''The Great Arctic Oil Rush'' (editorial, Aug. 12):
Decisions with enormous economic, national security and environmental implications regarding jurisdiction over the Arctic seabed -- and other areas of the world's oceans -- are being made without the input of the United States. This compromise of American interests is a consequence of the Senate's long delay in ratifying the Law of the Sea Convention.
By joining the convention, the United States would greatly strengthen its ability to influence deliberations involving activities by Russia and other nations to extend their continental boundaries, as well as countless other national security and economic decisions.
These benefits would come without requiring changes to current laws, while enhancing our sovereign interests. President Bush, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ocean-dependent industries and the environmental community all strongly endorse United States accession.
The time has come for the Senate to seize the opportunity to approve American participation in the Law of the Sea before our national interests are further eroded.
James Watkins
Leon Panetta
Washington, Aug. 16, 2007
The writers, a retired admiral and a former White House chief of staff, respectively, are co-chairmen of the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative.
Well said!! This Administration is a disgrace and dishonors the Founding Fathers and all the brave men and women who shed their blood for this country.
Thanks for the ping and post!
It seems to me that most people know it's never been THIS bad in our history. Not only the polls about Congress and the WH, but in general, people I meet on the street, etc. Conservatives and liberals may have different reasons to some degree, but most ordinary Americans know things are bad for us. Now, if only all the people who know would take action.
“the whisper”
Indeed, this is a sad commentary...and will be his lasting legacy...one of a perfidy as profound as the Xlinton's...whom he went out of his way to rehabilitate....