Some Goals of the New World Order The phrase "New World Order" was not invented by President George Bush, but it was popularized by him in 1990 in order to resuscitate the then-moribund United Nations and make it a sponsor of his Gulf War. Like … [Read more...] about Some Goals of the New World Order — November 1996
Why Do They Call It “Free Trade”?
Why do some people persist in mouthing the mantra "free trade" when foreign countries can and do engage in all sorts of dishonest tactics that interfere with trade, such as devaluation or other manipulation of the value of their money, confiscation … [Read more...] about Why Do They Call It “Free Trade”?
Free Trade, Protectionism, NAFTA, and GATT — March 1996
Free Trade, Protectionism, NAFTA, and GATT Myths and Realities about Free Trade Where does free trade exist? Absolute free trade between countries does not exist. While some pay lip service to free trade, all countries (except perhaps the … [Read more...] about Free Trade, Protectionism, NAFTA, and GATT — March 1996
Questions to Ask Congressmen About GATT
The first post-election battle in Congress will take place at the end of this month on the legislation to approve GATT/WTO. Here are some questions the American people should ask their Senators and Congressmen. How can you vote on such an … [Read more...] about Questions to Ask Congressmen About GATT
GATT/WTO is a Betrayal of American Workers
"Free trade," which used to be an economic dogma for liberals and conservatives alike, has become the mantra of the advocates of GATI/WTO. But common sense should warn us that there is no.such·thing as a free lunch, and that even free trade can be … [Read more...] about GATT/WTO is a Betrayal of American Workers
How GATT/WTO Must be Changed
Every House and Senate candidate for office in this year's election has a moral obligation to the voters to declare publicly how he or she will vote on the GATI /WTO legislation, which is scheduled to be voted on in the House on November 29 and in … [Read more...] about How GATT/WTO Must be Changed
The Secret Media Subsidies in WTO/GATT
We've heard a lot from the media in recent weeks about the danger from "special interests" influencing legislation. We've heard a lot about the expensive pork that the pigs (excuse me, Congressmen) tuck away in the fine print of legislation. Such … [Read more...] about The Secret Media Subsidies in WTO/GATT
State Attorneys General Ask Questions About WTO
In an extraordinary document, 44 state attorneys general have signed a letter addressed to President Clinton calling on him to convene a "State-Federal Consultation Summit" in August so they can air their concerns about the dangers of the proposed … [Read more...] about State Attorneys General Ask Questions About WTO
World Trade Yes! World Government No!
Congress is expected to vote soon on whether or not to put the United States into a new World Trade Organization (WTO), a sort of Economic United Nations. Like NAFTA, the WTO agreement will bypass the clear requirement in the U.S. Constitution … [Read more...] about World Trade Yes! World Government No!
Arguments for NAFTA Are Not Persuasive
The Canadian voters have just sent a message against NAFTA. I hope Republican Congressmen are listening so they don't have to suffer the fate of Canadian Conservatives. A recent letter signed by a dozen Republican Congressmen, and apparently … [Read more...] about Arguments for NAFTA Are Not Persuasive