Pat Buchanan and CAFTA

Pat Buchanan weighed in on CAFTA which now appears to be a reality.

"And the seductive song the White House is singing sounds familiar. It is the NAFTA theme song. CAFTA will ease the social pressures that have produced waves of illegal aliens. CAFTA will increase U.S. exports. CAFTA will not cost U.S. jobs. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me."

As a supporter of CAFTA as well as NAFTA I feel I should respond. First off CAFTA will not stop illegal immigration nor will it ease our trade deficit. It will encourage companies to move to Central America. I do agree with Buchanan on these points but I do not think it is bad.

People in Central America, South Asia, China and everywhere in the world need jobs. It is better for the US to encourage countries to intergrate their economies with the civilized world. CAFTA does that. It unites countries by providing similiar rule sets in which to trade. Outsourcing is fact of life, I hate to say it but you isolationists out there have lost! Globalization has united much of the world and is even soothing the savage beast that is China. The only way these 3rd world countries will ever rise out of poverty is through foriegn investment not through foriegn aid. It is better for everyone in the world if more people have jobs, wealth, and open and intergrated economies.

Free trade is not going to instantly drag people out of the sewer but America used to be the cheap labor capital. Workers were paid pennies and corporate giants got wealthy beynd their wildest dreams, (the money they made is still in their families Rockafellers)but slowly but surely workers began to organize and wages grew and our society is better for it.

I find it hilarious that there are people who love capitalism but hate foreign competition. All one has to do is observe China or India to see the benefits of free trade. China and India are much more stable and they are able to feed their societies without welfare from the US. I do not see the world economy as a zero sum game. Other countries can make money while we make money as well.

Next Buchanan resorts to tired scare tacticts:
"Henry Kissinger tipped the Trilateralists' hand in 1993 when he wrote that NAFTA was the "architecture of a new international system," a great "step forward toward the new world order."

People speak of or write of the New World Order as if it is some scary world government coming to enslave us all. I see it as a break from radicalism, a step towards universal human rights and a way towards world peace. The WTO, NATO and various regional orginizations are forms of this NWO. Countries that have economies intergrated with the rest of the world tend to have more rights for women, minorities, gays and basic civil rights. This happens because women, minorities contribute to the economy therefore they are needed. Once a country experiences a growing intergrated economy such as China an India they do not want to go back to their old ways. Countries with intergrated economies do not start wars (exept for us).

Like it or not free markets & free trade are the NEW WORLD ORDER!

Quote of the Day

“… What people call good and evil betrays to me an ancient will to power”

Nietzsche

Gun Control Quote of the Day

I read this in the NYT today and had to laugh!

"The bill would grant gun manufacturers, distributors and sellers an unreasonable degree of immunity from civil suits by families or communities harmed by gun violence. It would even require that lawsuits already filed be dismissed."

Oh the shame of a person being shot by a criminal not being allowed to sue the manufacturer. How do we expect these low-lifes to ever earn a decent living if they are not allowed to sue.

Good signs from Asean confrence

Apparently concerned by Burmas lack of freedom or maybe the civilzed worlds reaction to having a dictator chair the organization the Asean countries have forced Burma to forgoe their leadership positition until they have democratic reforms.
The 10 countries in the organization are :Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand,Vietnam

The civilzed world needs to keep up pressure on these rogue leaders. There should be no room for dictators in the 21st century. Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America your time is coming the world can no longer look the other way while repressive leaders remain in place.

60 Minutes

"And if some of that useful information is gleaned by torture, that's OK?" asks Scott Pelley 60 Minutes corespondent.

"It's okay with me, I'm responsible for protecting Americans" said former senior CIA official Michael Scheuer.

If George Bush said that his poll numbers would jump 10 points. As for being angry that terrorists are being snatched and returned to their homeland, that is ridiculous, the left better not try to make that a campaign issue.

If an American criminal is caught in Egypt my guess is he would be extradited to the US for punishment. Logic tells us that if an Egyptian criminal is caught then that person should be brought back to Egypt. The people that the CIA are kidnapping are not human rights activists but terrorists. Torture is a tactic they promote therefore I shall shed no tears for them. If the CIA was taking American citizens to Egypt for torture that would be completely different. If the CIA was not doing this they would not be doing their job.

Is London Inviting Terror Attacks

After the 2nd attempt to blow up Londons transit system. I have to ask is London inviting attacks? The day of the original attacks the Mayor of London made unwavering remarks against the terror attacks. Now just two weeks later the mayor sounds like Chamberlin.

Every newsreport reminds us that the Brits are dealing with these attacks bravely and honorably. This is starting to seem like bull shit to me. Their own laws wont let them deport a radical cleric who went on tv and said he hates the UK and that they are going to get more of these attacks.

When you get hit in the mouth and turn the other cheek that is weakness not bravery. Weakness incites more attacks. The radicals are attempting to spread their ideology through violence and fear, this is the same way gang bangers, convicts or any predators spread their message.

It would do the Brits some good to get pissed off and put an end to radical clerics in their country. At the very least get pissed off. It seems many consider the expression of anger to be weak. It is true that anger is usually fear or hurt but it is still a usefull emotion. It is usually people who have been raised in a nice safe suburban setting and have never been hit in the mouth that think this way. Anyone who had to fight growing up knows you have to fight back to bullys or it just insights more violence against you.

Where are the soccer thugs when you need them?

Tick-Tock-Tick-Tock...

Like I said before it wont be long until China joins the civilized world. The economic prosperity China almost garauntees that in 15yrs China will not be the same China we know now. Here is one more brick in the wall.

Just What England Needs

A Muslim unity convention in Manchester on Aug.7 planned to have Yusuf al-Qaradawi, 79, speak at the convention. al-Qaradawi openy supports suicide bombings against the Jews and the West. This is just what England needs one month after the suicide bombings in London. There are growing cries for the government to ban him, like the US has done. If the euros really allow for this to happen then I fear they do not have the political will to help win this war. The Brits are our strongest ally and they cannot let this happen.

Could it be a Hispanic

Who oh who will it be? I for one am hoping Bush nominates Judge Emilion Garza. I would love to see a American of Mexican descent on the court. I dont know if this makes me a racist but I dont think so.

Venezuela

Everybodies favorite new heroe, Hugo Chavez, seems to be insourcing medical care. Apparently he is giving Cuba 90,000 barrells of oil a day inorder to have their doctors come over and treat the poor.

It seems to be that at $50 a barrel and 90,000 barrells a day, that is enough money a day to help all of the poor in Venezuela.

More of this will help...

Sir Iqbal Sacranie of the Muslim Council of Britain said they had received the latest news from the police with "anguish, shock and horror".

He said: "It appears our youth have been involved in last week's horrific bombings against innocent people.

"While the police investigation continues we reiterate our absolute commitment and resolve to helping the police bring to justice all involved in this crime of mass murder. Nothing in Islam can ever justify the evil actions of the bombers."

These kind of stamements can only help the Muslim community. So often these statements are followed by a but or if... Only through complete condemnation will the shadow leave their community. That does not mean the arab world has no valid complaints. What it means is the time to address grievences is not after a terror attack. When people do that it suggests a partnership in ideology.

Chinese Activists Demand Apology

Chinese-American activists in the Bay Area and across the world have been united in oppossing Japans elevation to permanent member of the UN Security Council. They are demanding that Japan apologize for the atrocities they committed during WWII.

Have you no shame!!!! How can any Chinese person demand another country apologize for their past behavior while their current behavior on Tibet, Taiwan & free political expression remains so poor. If it wasnt true it would be hilarious!

ITS ALIVE!!!!!

Just when you thought it was dead the EU constitution rears its ugly head. Luxembourg voted to affirm the constitution with 56% in favor.

I am not sure of the significance of this vote yet but I am starting to believe the EU along with European leadership will try and bring the cosntitution in through the back door. The rational will be a majority of countries voted for it therefore it should be majority rules. So will the people allow this to happen?

Muslims must solve their own problems...

I hate to admit it but I am agreeing with Tom Friedman more and more. This article only reinforces my recent agreements with him.

This is the way to die-hard

The family of Die hard Pitt. Steeler fan, James Henry Smith, gave him a send off he deserved. Instead of viewing him in a casket, they had him on a recliner in front of a TV watching Steeler highligts, classic!

The London Left

Norman Geras a pro-war Brittish liberal details the reasons he supports the war.

Is the UK Spain???

So will the Brits stand up or do the spanish face down ass up dance? Personally I think the UK will not fold, these attacks are nothing compared to the bombings they suffered from NAZI Germany. It will be interesting to see the political fall out.

The Euros PT2

Maybe the Euros have some good reasons to want these illegal immigrants out of their country. New Zealands only muslim MP claimed the Koran was right in saying gays should be stoned to death. Dont you just love diversity.

Fraternal Triplets Seperated by 13 Years!!!!!

In what is the longest wait in the history of triplets. Jeffery & Carleigh Beasley are 13 years old and entering junior high while their sister Laina is just five months old.

Captor or Murderer

Just as reports linking newly elected Iranian president with the 1970s hostage situation die down, Austria has begun investigating the new pres. on the murder of a Kurdish-Iranian exile.

Gay Pride in Jerusalem

An orthodow Jewish protestor was charged with attempted murder after stabbing three people taking part in the gay pride parade in Jerusalem.

There was nothing I loved more than violent peace protestors, now add violent religious protestors to that list.

I love the French

Well at least for now. Speaking to Russian & German leaders Chirac said
"The only thing the Brittish have ever giving farming is mad cow." & "You can't trust people who cook as badly as that," he said. "After Finland, it's the country with the worst food.

Blair responded by saying, "Particularly at this moment I don't want to get tempted down that path."



Classic! Chirac is to much, just once I would love to hear Bush say something like that!

The Euros

I am constantly being told the US needs to be more like Europe from my liberal friends & Family. Well if Europe keeps this up maybe I will agree. The big 5 European countries have agreed to join forces and combat illegal immigration.

Immigration was a big factor in the recent NO votes (by no means the biggest) and the growing distrust of the proposed constitution. The problem is Europe has declining growth rates and needs immigrants in order to keep the economy running smoothly.

Fox News

You have got to love FoxNews, first they report all morning that both Idaho children have been found then when they are contradicted they act as if they never said it. Would it kill Fox to stop covering Hollywood & missing persons and cover some real news!

The First Shots

"If the president nominates someone who threatens to roll back the rights and freedom of the American people, the American people will insist we oppose that nominee, and we will do so," Ted Kennedy said.

"Ronald Reagan was arguably the most conservative president of our time and he chose someone who was confirmed with a vote of 99-nothing," Senator Dodd said. "That's the standard."

Oh how soon we all forget or so they think. Just because everyone was kissing Reagans ass when he died doesnt mean we forget all of the abuse they dished out at him while he was president. It is funny to see the dems rush to use the Reagan card.

Let the games begin!!!

The resignation of Sandra Day O'Conner officially marks the start of all of the phony posteruring and ridiculous rhetoric from the donkeys and elephants. It does make for good television.