2006-10-28 10:22:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It is a euphemism for capitalization. As an American, I'm not going global nor is my financial outlook predicated on globalism. Corporations, on the other hand, are very interested in control of global resources. The few control the most and we're all victims of the consolidation of wealth.
2006-10-28 10:38:58 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe so. In the economic vein, globalization is an effort to break down trade barriers and inject successful, non-corrupt forms of capitalism. In the social justice vein, it is an effort to bring greater wealth, health and opportunities to Third Word Countries.
Definition of Globalization: the development of an increasingly integrated global economy marked especially by free trade, free flow of capital, and the tapping of cheaper foreign labor markets
From About.com: "Globalization is much like fire. Fire itself is neither good nor bad. Used properly, it can cook food, sterilize equipment, form iron, and heat our homes. Used carelessly, fire can destroy lives, towns and forests in an instant. As Friedman says: "[Globalization] can be incredibly empowering and incredibly coercive. It can democratize opportunity and democratize panic. It makes the whales bigger and the minnows stronger. It leaves you behind faster and faster, and it catches up to you faster and faster. While it is homogenizing cultures, it is also enabling people to share their unique individuality farther and wider. Globalization has dangers and an ugly dark side. But it can also bring tremendous opportunities and benefits. Just as capitalism requires a network of governing systems to keep it from devouring societies, globalization requires vigilance and the rule of law."
2006-10-28 10:41:57 · answer #2 · answered by Republican Mom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly. Americans sperad freedom and democracy all over the world. We are the result of it, not the creators of it.
Globalization is happening because previously bureaucratic and not free countries are opening up. Manufacturing is leaving the US because it is too expensive to work here. Taxes are insane. Regulation is burdensome. You can be sued at the drop of a hat and lose your entire business.
2006-10-28 10:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Take a good look at a globe. You should see that the US is only a small part of the Globe, so no, it is not the same.
2006-10-28 10:29:47 · answer #4 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Globalization is a word used to excuse ripping off and selling out the American working man.
2006-10-28 10:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by jerofjungle 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It's a euphemism for 'Dear God! They took our jobs!'
2006-10-28 10:24:39 · answer #6 · answered by Tofu Jesus 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
no no
it's the pusification of America
2006-10-28 10:30:59 · answer #7 · answered by ken y 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋