European cult of multilateralism

There is an ever-increasing gulf between Europe and the United States on issues such as Iraq, the United Nations, the International Criminal Court, Kyoto, and tax harmonization. In part, this represents a divergence of interests. Europe's overtaxed and overregulated economies have fallen far behind America, and it is should come as no surprise that European politicians would like to use international policies to hamstring America's dynamic economy.

One need only imagine how Al Gore would have handled these issues to see the difference George Bush has made for America.

If I do I will have nightmares.

Gore would implement Kyoto with out Senate ratification.

Gore would push every imaginable tax through congress until the people threatened open rebellion.

Gore would push to socialize health care to the point that it would eat up 60% of the GDP.

Gore would open peace talks with al Queda.

Gore would normalize relations with Communist Cuba.

Gore would continue construction of the nuclear power reactors in N. Korea with out verifying the dismantling of their nuclear weapons program.

There now I have done it; I will never get to sleep.

Multiculturalism discourages personal ambition and enterprise. This is a recipe for disaster. We can see it in America with the socialist schemes advanced by some of our politicians. Responsibility for self is the only way for advancement in any culture.

Living the past 40-months in Europe, 39 in Holland and now the last month in Brussels - I can definitely tell you that this writer is on the mark. However, I can tell you that the people are beginning to see that (1) their immigration policy has led to high crime; (2) their high taxes cannot sustain their welfare state nor the medical expense.

Even more omnious for the Europeans is the fact that when the US Stock Market and World Stocks were devalued, not only did a source of dividends/income dry up, but the very assets which provided the income the governments so heavily depended upon to pay the bills; therefore, in the next two quarters of dividends and when the bills come due for the services European governments provide the people... the money previously projected (read BUDGETED) will not be available.

When Europe sees it's voters becoming conservative (they call that right wing) and the US Republicans in power, combined with the Economic Engine of the US Economy still providing a positive Government Cash flow you can understand why their governments are so indifferent to US Interests.

Tax "Harmonization" would be a disaster. Countries (and US states) need the freedom to set their own economic policies exactly for the purpose of competition. It is a good thing that companies and people can migrate to a place with policies that allow them to make a living.

This is the same type of competition as between companies in a capitalist economy. Let the superior economic system survive, and teach the loosers how to improve.

Tax Harmonization, as exists to a great extent in the US because the federal taxes are such a large percentage of all taxes, is anti-competitive.

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