Zone1 What is globalism?

[candycorn]

Well put.

It was all Friedman. Thomas Friedman (the author of the Lexus and the Olive Tree) wrote that landmark text about globalization shortly before the 2001 WTC attacks.

You can pick up a copy at most libraries or download one to listen to pretty cheap. Well worth a few hours.

 

[MarathonMike]

Thanks to sticking to the topic.

I see what you are saying. But would you agree that at the same time America is getting all they can from so many other counties as well?

America gets a small fraction of the ROI they make in foreign countries so I would disagree that they are getting "all they can" from other countries. The best example of that is China.

 

[ninja007]

the great reset=globalism.

 

[B. Kidd]

In a different thread it was put forth that the US is done for due to globalism.

So, how do you all define globalism?

It seems to be one of those words that gets bandied about a lot but people cannot agree on a meaning.

The Cambridge Dictionary puts it as this...the idea that events in one country cannot be separated from those in another and that economic and foreign policy should be planned in an international way

Is it more than that?

Thanks in advance.

Globalism is act globally and screw everybody locally.
It's the polar opposite of nationalism.

 

[B. Kidd]

the great reset=globalism.

And has the full support of the U.N. for decades.

 

[candycorn]

Globalism is act globally and screw everybody locally.
It's the polar opposite of nationalism.

Do you own or use something made in another nation? Congratulations, you're a globalist and benefiting from globalization.

 

[B. Kidd]

Do you own or use something made in another nation? Congratulations, you're a globalist and benefiting from globalization.

Wrong.

It only makes me a Shanghai'ed consumer.
You can now return to your dunce corner.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Wrong.

It only makes me a Shanghai'ed consumer.
You can now return to your dunce corner.

Who kidnapped you and forced you to by stuff made outside of the US?

 

[B. Kidd]

Who kidnapped you and forced you to by stuff made outside of the US?

Cuz looking for stuff made in the USA is like searching for Waldo.
And if it's put together in the U.S., the parts are made outside the country most times.
Except for Smith & Wesson and a few others.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

The Cambridge Dictionary puts it as this...the idea that events in one country cannot be separated from those in another and that economic and foreign policy should be planned in an international way

That’s the sane definition.

The insane definition is that there’s a nefarious conspiracy to eliminate all governments and create an international dictatorship under which everyone is enslaved.

 

[B. Kidd]

That’s the sane definition.

The insane definition is that there’s a nefarious conspiracy to eliminate all governments and create an international dictatorship under which everyone is enslaved.

You're finally understanding the connecting dots between Davos, the U.N., the E.U., and Amerika!!

I'm impressed.

 

[candycorn]

Wrong.

It only makes me a Shanghai'ed consumer.
You can now return to your dunce corner.

You’d have to leave the corner first Dick breath.

 

[otto105]

It's Joe Biden inviting Putin to invade Ukraine to support Biden's money laundering schemes.

Hoss, you one misguided boi.

Which country is doing the most to help the Ukrainian's push pootin out of the country.

 

[MarathonMike]

You’d have to leave the corner first Dick breath.

Uh oh, you need to put yourself in Zone1 timeout Candy!

 

[Riff Raff]

In a different thread it was put forth that the US is done for due to globalism.

So, how do you all define globalism?

It seems to be one of those words that gets bandied about a lot but people cannot agree on a meaning.

The Cambridge Dictionary puts it as this...the idea that events in one country cannot be separated from those in another and that economic and foreign policy should be planned in an international way

Is it more than that?

Thanks in advance.

“The business of America is business!” —President Calvin Coolidge, 1925

Bottom line, US corporations profit more by cheaper manufacturing costs and larger markets to sell their wares. It starts there. When China's Chairman Mao Tse Tung died, US corporations and the US government saw that those who would replace him were interested in changing from an ideology-driven nation to one wealthier and more influential, and with happier citizenry with improved lifestyles — including plentiful and better quality consumer goods.

A half-century ago China had 800,000,000 reasons Big Business lusted after them. The political aspect of globalism is a combination of chamber of commerce marketing (including convincing millions of workers that would be out of jobs that it's a good thing — why, it's globalism!) and Leftist politicians dream of one Big Brother government dictating how all humans should live.

 

[otto105]

Geexsus wingnuts, Globalism isn't based on political judgements but trade.

The belief that trade between nations improves the quality of life for all people while lowering the chance of distructive wars.

 

[Grumblenuts]

In a different thread it was put forth that the US is done for due to globalism.

So, how do you all define globalism?

It seems to be one of those words that gets bandied about a lot but people cannot agree on a meaning.

The Cambridge Dictionary puts it as this...the idea that events in one country cannot be separated from those in another and that economic and foreign policy should be planned in an international way

Is it more than that?

Thanks in advance.

Damn good question, innit!

 

[Grumblenuts]

To me globalism means all the other loser countries trying to weaken, tear down or get something from America.

So what you're really saying is that America is just an "other loser" country.

 

[Grumblenuts]

To me it is the opposite of isolationism. This country and the whole world benefits by global trade. Capitalism on an international scale can be disruptive but the long-term benefits far outweigh the short-term pain. The world is constantly changing so we must adopt to it, walling ourselves off only delays and worsens the inevitable.

Seems like you were on a roll then felt compelled to drag capitalism in, kicking and screaming, before finishing your initial thrust with a flourish. So is capitalism necessary for global trade or not? Who are the globalists, the ones who embrace or reject capitalism the most?

 

[Grumblenuts]

“The business of America is business!” —President Calvin Coolidge, 1925

Bottom line, US corporations profit more by cheaper manufacturing costs and larger markets to sell their wares. It starts there. When China's Chairman Mao Tse Tung died, US corporations and the US government saw that those who would replace him were interested in changing from an ideology-driven nation to one wealthier and more influential, and with happier citizenry with improved lifestyles — including plentiful and better quality consumer goods.

A half-century ago China had 800,000,000 reasons Big Business lusted after them. The political aspect of globalism is a combination of chamber of commerce marketing (including convincing millions of workers that would be out of jobs that it's a good thing — why, it's globalism!) and Leftist politicians dream of one Big Brother government dictating how all humans should live.

Calvin Coolidge was Republican so you can take your "Leftist" BS and go figure. Otherwise, well said. Our real enemy has always been Big Business, not global trade.