Globalization means that petty nationalistic  divisions give way to more inclusive and universal trade rules and guidelines. 

  Countries cannot  reap the benefits of global trade and keep their tribalistic sovereignities.

Jun 14, 2012 -- 10:40PM, rangerken wrote:

While this is indeed alarming, Ted...and typical of what Obama would like to sneak throuugh...fortunately no treaty has any force without the approval of the Senate. And I seriously doubt that eveen the Democrat controlled senate would even think about approving this piece of nonsense.

Ken

Well considering congress is owned by the corporations I wouldn't be surprised if they do rubber stamp it, I would be more surprised if they didn't.

Jun 15, 2012 -- 8:38AM, CharikIeia wrote:

Jun 15, 2012 -- 7:23AM, arielg wrote:

Globalization means that petty nationalistic  divisions give way to more inclusive and universal trade rules and guidelines. 

Countries cannot  reap the benefits of global trade and keep their tribalistic sovereignities.

It's irritating to have to explain this simple fact to avowed capitalists, isn't it?

Hello,

Char...

Let me shovel some hyperbole your way:

I for one do not want anything to do with Europe or Globalization. This liberalization is corrupting the Financial institutions throughout Europe. America stands alone and the leader in this cesspool and as one country goes down it takes another with it. Reminds me of some pot-heads sitting around taking bong hits dreaming up how to control the world--and weaken America. Please explain your views to North Koreans.

love

Jun 15, 2012 -- 7:23AM, arielg wrote:

Globalization means that petty nationalistic  divisions give way to more inclusive and universal trade rules and guidelines. 

No, it does not have to mean that.  Not at all.