Is America being part of a global economy, the beging of the end for freedom ?
825707
I think it's the beginning of the end of America as the only super power. We are now doing the exact same things that Rome did before the Fall; becoming a service oriented country, outsourcing our manufacturing businesses, spreading our military out in a major way, etc. etc. . There's other things I'm not listing- I would hope that Americans are curious enough to look and learn. Remember the phrase " Those who don't renenber history are bound to repeat it."
496981
Well, this may come as a shock to you, but Americans DO own MOST of the world.  The entire world's economy is based on the US dollar. Technology and productivity, human rights, and quality of life have improved ALL OVER THE WORLD because of American innovative thought and ( YES!! ) compassion!\n\nWhy are we now embroiled in a situation where MANY ( NOT ALL!! ) non-American's hate us?..I think it is JEALOUSY!!\nYes, there are GREEDY and SELFISH American's...But I think you'll find those faults also in other cultures.\n\nBottom line: Americans only want the BEST for everyone!!..We don't want to conquer or impose our will on anyone.  But we will fight to preserve our way of life! And the world would be better off if other governments would simply recognize that fact, and let us HELP them.\n\nDon't under sell American resilience and resourcefullness!\nWe will be a powerful force to deal with for MANY more years.\n\nDon't tread on us!!
616298
I don't see how it is giving us freedom either. But I do respectfully disagree with your statement that we are just as free today as we were before. Our freedoms have been greatly hampered since 9-11, and the powers that be are steadily trying to chip away further at our freedoms. IMHO...
524281
America isn't being taken over, it is being given over. well WAS any way. The tide has turned already.
1023400
The answer to that is quite easy, look around America.\nWhat we are all seeing right before our eyes is what could be the beginning of the end of the America as we once enjoyed. We are selling our future to the Chinese as fast as they can buy it, U.S. world respect and reputation are at an all time low. We allow 1 corrupt political party to govern and dictate law. The president does not lead by example, he is pulled around by his nose by lobbyists and religion and lies about all his mistakes. Yeah Bill Clinton lied but no one died,\nI will leave you with a quote that rings true and no matter what your political affiliation may be just reflect on this powerful statement for a Minuit.\n\n“Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.”\n\nHerman Goering
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In my opinion...\n\nI can't think of any pros for the new world order.  First you have to ask what exactly is the new world order.  The people who are shaping the world, telling us what we want and need, the ones who control the doctrinal system are in it for the money.  The new world order is a large economic game of us vrs. them.  By "us" I mean the top 5 percent of the population.  Under terms like NAFTA or CAFTA american business is trying to pry open lucrative trade while keeping american exports expensive and well tariffed.  Also, american corporations over the past few decades have fought very hard to force down the living wage of U.S. citizens.  The system is unsustainable without mass poverty doing production on one side and heavy consumerism on the other.  I fear that the disparity between profit, wage loss and consumerism might trigger slavery.  Why not, we are already being taught to hate and live in fear.\n\nEconomic aid from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was originally set up to help rebuild war torn countries economies after WWII.  Today the World Bank and IMF lend money to countries to help them out of economic problems.  But, the loans come with lots of strings attached which often leads to the complete economic destruction of the country.  This is achieved by forcing the country to open up to free trade and also by forcing the country to privatise it's resources and utilities.  Of course the whole loan is backed up by the US treasury who makes a killing and it's the american companies that get to go in and buy up the recently "for sale" resources and utilities.\n\nThe NWO really has nothing to do with democracy, just economics.\n\nlong winded, sorry...
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i dont know that I see it as the next third world.  But I do see it slumping close to it.  We are as a nation losing power, wealth, reputation.  I have been abroad and I can tell you the picture that Europeans paint of us is not always nice.  Economically we are losing our footing.  Banking, cars, products in general.  People in america and abroad are buying European products, Jananese proiducts.  It doesnt do our economy any good and yet as far as I can tell they have done nothing to change this.  We are busy fixing the lives of others however we havent taken the time to take care of our own citizens lives.  And you have other countries offering us help becase we are unable to do so because of the mess we have created else where.  I truly believe we are losing our super power status and becoming just another country that exists on the planet.  Living abroad I dont like telling people i am from america because it starts up alot of contoversy.  Alot of arguments as to what it means to be an american and what we have become.  I agree with you when you wake up and smell the coffee. you arent smelling folgers any more.  Its just the reality we are forced to swallow as americans and it isnt easy for us I think.
1120651
Of course......Its called Corporate America.\nNot to mention the NSA and CIA and CPI.
775677
Depends on the individuals.  I believe that America is the best country in the world but some Americans are not worth the space they take up.
168258
YES OFCOURSE!!!! not just America. the whole world
120250
No. The economy in the US is changing--other jobs are being created here.
945931
There has been an increase in globalization in the United States as well as in rest of the world. This has resulted in many good things as well a lot of economic dislocation and unemployment.  It is not completely evil as you seem to assume. Read Thomas Friedman's "The Lexus and the Olive Tree".\n\ncc
150072
No, because the European economy is basically socialist in structure. Take a look at the countries there. Most are in double-digit unemployment. Inflation is spiraling out of control.\n\nHere is an example of what is happening: The government of Germany raises taxes to raise revenue. Helmut, the owner of a bicycle shop, lays off Gerhard to be able to afford to pay those taxes. Gerhard goes on the government roles and gets a decent welfare check because Germany offers cradle to grave care. Now the government has to pay out more money to pay for Gerhard and raises taxes again to do it. Now, Helmut (the owner of the bicycle shop - remember) has to lay off Dieter to pay for those new taxes. Dieter goes on the government roles and gets a decent welfare check ... and so on, and so on, and so on ...\n\nThe greatness America achieved at such a rapid pace can only be achieved through democracy and capitalism.
31571
It depends who you ask, and it also depends on definition. I would say that America is an economic empire for sure, and too some extent I would agree that it is a noble attempt to maintain our security of liberties and rights. However, to have a strong economy one must exert or be able to exert force on the world's economies. As contradictive as it may seem (and it is at times) America is leaning away from traditional military impirealism to some extent, by learning to control space. For example the ballistic missle shield, and our no fly zones in Iraq, norad, or our mobile air fields we call aircraft carriers. An empire is always concerened with interantional affairs and how it will be affected coneqently to benifit. I am torn on this subject as I disagree with being an empire, yet this is the only option concieve to provide security for our nation.
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according to most theorists, no.  They tend to argue that:\n1.) overseas nations are exploited by global corporations\n    *we take their raw materials/use them up for very cheap\n    *we hire their people at extremely low wages\n2.) because of globalization, the gap between the rich and \n    poor is widening\n    *the rich get richer and poor get poorer (we exploit \n     them to make higher profits-the less they make the\n     more we keep)\n3.) I would also add that jobs are taken away from   \n    Americans when factories are moved overseas.\n    *this will hurt our economy b/c we rely on a large \n     middle class of consumers to buy stuff
507096
Yes, but choking the American economy is out of the question when countries like India and China are not even trying as hard as we are.
383996
Yes and No. Yes, because of the stance America is taking on world issues. Also because the Govt. is confusing the world over with its stances which is so different from what it used to be. \n\nNo, because the American dream and the ideals would always remain. It is getting corroded by today's American society, especially the youth (who do not even know who the first President of the United States was!) \n\nSo in 50 years, America would be the UK of today, saying 'yes' to India and/or China for everything. And if it listens to China, that is the day the American dream would crumble.