Globalism means different things to different people. The election in Britain may be seen - in part - as a rejection of globalism (Brexit).
In the US, IMO, globalism means placing the welfare of the world ahead of the welfare of the country. The idea sounds lofty and laudable on the face of it (which is about as deep as progressives think things through) but is not sustainable. Because from the US vantage point, globalism means sending US tax dollars overseas to benefit others, and not US citizens. When it becomes more and more difficult to retain middle class status in this country, it is simply outrageous to see millions and billions of US tax dollars being sent elsewhere.
The idea that what benefits the world benefits the US is not true, except in some Pollyanna reality where gratitude reigns. It doesn't. When the US supports one faction in a foreign country it creates an enemy of its opposition. And then it just cascades from there (especially if there are several factions in play).
Globalism has been tried by the US since the 1940s, and in even greater earnest since the Gulf War. It is a major reason the US is sinking into incredible debt, and the wars it produces are killing our children soldiers and those of other countries. I hope in 2020, everyone here will consider the globalist stance of the congressional candidates in their states and districts.
In the US, IMO, globalism means placing the welfare of the world ahead of the welfare of the country. The idea sounds lofty and laudable on the face of it (which is about as deep as progressives think things through) but is not sustainable. Because from the US vantage point, globalism means sending US tax dollars overseas to benefit others, and not US citizens. When it becomes more and more difficult to retain middle class status in this country, it is simply outrageous to see millions and billions of US tax dollars being sent elsewhere.
The idea that what benefits the world benefits the US is not true, except in some Pollyanna reality where gratitude reigns. It doesn't. When the US supports one faction in a foreign country it creates an enemy of its opposition. And then it just cascades from there (especially if there are several factions in play).
Globalism has been tried by the US since the 1940s, and in even greater earnest since the Gulf War. It is a major reason the US is sinking into incredible debt, and the wars it produces are killing our children soldiers and those of other countries. I hope in 2020, everyone here will consider the globalist stance of the congressional candidates in their states and districts.
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