any interest in a Globalization or Free/Fair Trade Group?

[ulysses]

Here's a proposed mission statement:

This group is for the discussion of issues related to economic globalization, such as labor rights and local political control.

Anyone? I know of quite a few folks who've been involved in the past, including some with whom I don't agree but who I'd like to see involved such a group (hi, Nederland :) ). Feel free to suggest tweaks to the mission statement.

[G_j]

1. sounds good to me n/t

[ulysses]

2. hey, there

You were one of the ones I had in mind, G_j. :) Thanks!

[G_j]

5. I'm woefully ignorant

but I'd welcome such a forum. :-)

[ulysses]

6. oh hell, I know just enough

to be dangerous to myself and others, really. Part of my interest in starting this group would be in order to make it a clearinghouse for info.

[GreenPartyVoter]

8. Here is a good starting point:

Start with the earliest columns at the bottom.

http://www.gregpalast.com/columns.cfm?subject_id=3&subject_name=Globalization

[G_j]

10. thanks

I actually have read some of Greg's articles, Naomi Klein and others. I understand many of the basic principals of how the "free trade" policies of the WTO, the World Bank and IMF undermine human rights, environmental protections and increase poverty. I support debt relief for third world countries. I actually 'blockaded' the WB & IMF meetings in DC once, and spent a few years fighting Walmart.

But I guess it is the details in economic issues that intimidate me to an extent.
I've never been an 'economics' type. I do have a grasp of concepts such as fairness, human rights and environmental protection.

Hoping to learn more... :-)

[GreenPartyVoter]

12. I am not an ecomomic person either. But Russell Mokhiber's

"Corporate Predators" and Arianna Huffington's "Pigs at the Trough" were good reads, despite the number crunching bit going WOOSH right over my head. *l*

[G_j]

16. thanks for the heads up!

they are both excellent writers.

I have been thinking also that the BFEE/PNAC has added something new to the equation. They don't seem inclined to work well with other members of the WTO, though Bush is a big supporter of NAFTA etc.
I am wondering what the future will bring.

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. And safe environments. Heaven knows we love to move our corps

overseas where we don't have to care about the community around us. :eyes:

[ulysses]

4. do you mean environmental issues as part of this group?

Much agreed if so.

[GreenPartyVoter]

7. Yes, the impact globalization has on the environment. In light of the

reports of the Artic's unhealthy state, we have to look at earth rights as well as human rights. :)

[buddhamama]

11. seen.org

is one of the best resources for info on globalization's environmental impact and, the Governmental Agencies that enable the Corps.

[ulysses]

9. I know you're out there...

:D

[buddhamama]

13. i'll probably be the

ignorant one of the bunch but it's never stopped me before. :-)

Hey John, I am better, thanks. :hi: :loveya:

[ulysses]

15. glad to hear it.

:)

That makes five by my count, including HypnoToad...

[Deja Q]

14. I will post from time to time, though I doubt I'll have any rosy comments.

What with me being against globalization in lieu of nations supporting their own and doing fair trade with one another and all...

[sadiesworld]

21. I'm with you.

Maybe we could start a separate group about how to kill the WTO, IMF, World Bank, etc. :7

[MattNC]

17. i dont think you really need one

given that many of the forums here already encompass so many aspects of globalization.

[ulysses]

18. not in a unified way, though.

Part of the problem we face is that we on the left are kept running from one fire to another toting water buckets. We need a comprehensive answer to the root problem.

[ulysses]

19. get back up there...

:kick:

[G_j]

20. kick

[Lydia Leftcoast]

22. Hi, Everyone

I'm wondering if this would work better as a subset of the Economic Development forum, or whatever it's called. :shrug:

[ulysses]

23. maybe.

I tend to think of it as a subset of its own, albeit a large subset.

Thanks for checking in, LL! :hi:

[Nederland]

24. I'm in

Somebody around has to keep you all honest :)

[ulysses]

25. dad!

:)

Not sure if we're going to have the numbers, actually. We'll see.

[kcr]

26. Absolutely

This is a great idea.

[ulysses]

27. thanks, man

I think that's seven, not including myself. I think it'd be a worthwhile group, if not the sexiest discussion in the world. :)

[Djinn]

28. make it 8

[kcr]

29. Oh

we could do some discussions about the free trade implicatison fo the sex tourism industry to get people's attention. :)

[ulysses]

32. LOL!

I think Chris makes nine. Anyone else? T_i_B has been suggested as an interested party...

[IrateCitizen]

30. Happy, happy, joy, joy! My favorite subject!

Of course I'm in on this one!

[buddhamama]

31. YAY !

Looking forward to some serious discussions. I have learned a great deal about this subject from you IC and, I am overjoyed you'll be participating.

[ulysses]

33. kick

:kick: