Thursday, 12 March 2009
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Why There Shouldn't Be a North American Union
"Mexico could borrow from U.S. tactics in the fight against terrorism as it battles a crisis of drug-related violence along the U.S.-Mexico border, the top U.S. military officer said Friday.
Returning from a six-day trip to Latin America punctuated by news of beheadings and intimidation by Mexican drug cartels, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said the United States could help with equipment and intelligence techniques."
Those that promote the "open border" concept like the EU need to remember that it isn't all skittles and rainbows to the south of us. That concept isn't working so well in Europe either. The governments of the member nations think it is a fantastic way to do business and bring in needed monetary gain for their countries. Unfortunately the common man suffers. The EU is based on Socialistic ideals. There is nothing wrong with that as long as the majority agree. It can take an impoverished nation and bring them forward.However history shows us that it only lasts for a while before the gains become losses. I can't think of one example of a Socialist nation that has succeeded in lessening the daily turmoils of life in a permanent way. More issues crop up. If I am wrong, please let me know. I was born in a Socialist leaning country. The majority still live without what we here in the US consider the basic needs. Idealism only works on paper. When you add in the human factor it falls to pieces.
Do you think that it's a good idea for a North American Union? How do you feel about socialist economies?
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What do you mean by an American Union, laxing of the 2 country borders on trade?
Socialist economies are in the hands of the state thereby more liable for greed and corruption. In the hands of the wrong figure head (ie Lenin) could be detrimental to certain groups of people.
It's a horrible idea for reasons including what you mentioned. It would create the need for more unelected bureaucracy and government (like the E.U.), indirectly suspending democracy for anyone. The EU was created without the consent of the people, and I foresee something similar happening regarding a NAU.
Another problem with supranational governments like this, is that while some of the less developed member nations are held to higher standards, the more developed nations have to make sacrifices to their own might to compensate.
Personally, I'm a supporter of moderate Nationalism. I believe national sovereignty should be protected for most if not all nations.
I'm against both the North American Union (which actually already exists, google it), and against socialism. Neither are good ideas.
I'm just happy to hear someone talking about this on Xanga. I'm honestly not quite sure how I feel about it, though.
Is this Tripcrazed? I didn't come here to get lectured on opinions of things that have little to do with leisure travel. Give me travel advice! Horror stories from airports! The best places for a honeymoon! You get my drift...not politics; putting our personal politics into things don't really fit well into the "travel everywhere and learn/respect each country" deal.
P.S. Ehh, it's not like Latin America in general is interested much in the US, much less now. Check out their history (not in Wikipedia, it's absolutely terrible for Hispanic history) and you'll see what I mean. The "Unions" and the like created by Americans that include Hispanic countries have always benefitted only Americans.
And on the socialist country, I may be wrong here, so don't kill me over this, but Australia is quite socialist, and they're doing quite well (the people, I mean).
Meh, I just think that what works here may not work in other places and vice versa. If there's a country that does well under a totalitarian government, a democracy, or socialism, then so be it. The needs/wants of each nation are different and we shouldn't create a mold for everyone.
And guess what? This thing with Mexico is not news; in fact, I'm stunned it took this long to get any attention at all. It's been happening for decades. You're late for the party, folks.
It's not all skittles and rainbows in the United States, either. We ought to solve our own problems first before we start taking on the problems of other countries in such a significant way.