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Ok, I don’t want to advance any conspiracy theories here, but I see evidence that we are moving towards a New World Order. The concept is closer to reality than most of us want to believe. Most countries today, would be reluctant to relinquishing their sovereignty, however many can and do band together by treaties to grow, prosper, or survive.
I think the New World Order has been on the agenda for a while now, but recent events have moved it to the front burner. To be honest, it may take a few more generations, or a major global event to trigger it. That being said I believe we are marching inexorably towards a single government. A never before seen convergence of military might, technology, and world events, has added strength and creditability to the possibility.
Let’s consider some of the facts. For one, the world is a much smaller place today than it once was. By this I don’t mean the earth has shrunk, however with modern transportation, communications, and computers, today’s oceans and geographic distances do not represent the impassible boundaries they once did.
Also, all of our old enemy’s are now our best friends. It seems like if we get in a war with someone and wait 20 years, we actually get closer. Citizens on both sides of the old conflicts now travel freely and seem to get along fine. The Germans, Japanese, Vietnamese, and even our best friends the English (of course that’s going back a few years), all welcome Americans with open arms, and we them. Ok, I guess the North Koreans still hold a bit of a grudge.
Next, the current global economic crisis will have both immediate and long term effects on our country and the world. In fact, many economists feel that it is of sufficient magnitude to redefine nations. Leaders will demand and be granted increasingly more powerful roles. Lawmakers will push thru laws with far reaching implications on both public and private life.
News and Media coverage: With news coverage globally, and satellite technology to make it instantly available; people are more informed of and aware of global news. Anything that happens anywhere in the world is on our televisions by prime time.
In my mind, certain parts of the New World puzzle are already in place to facilitate this One world concept:
Most countries and leaders realize they are part of a world community and seek to get approval from others. It is vital for many countries to be included in the WTO (World Trade Organization) and to receive MFN, or (Most Favored Nation) status. On the flip side, sanctions by the world community can be pretty rough.
Currency: One thing that builds a wall between different people is economics and more specifically currency. Today the U.S. dollar is accepted just about anywhere in the world and let’s not forget my American Express Card(I never leave home without it). Years ago several countries in Europe have endorsed the Euro as their primary currency and medium of exchange. In today’s news the Chinese are suggesting a New World Currency. Also gold and silver are almost universally acknowledged as a store of wealth and are traded globally along with commodities.
Language: Another barrier between peoples of the world has always been language. Today most countries encourage their students to learn English as a second language. However, a few generations from now we may all be speaking Spanish or more likely Mandarin. (Rosetta Stone, get ready)
Commerce: Business is global these days, it’s a world market. We all have to treat our export and import partners fairly or we won’t get their business.(that doesn’t leave much room for hatred) Large and small companies alike have Factories and Investments worldwide.
War Allies: Countries and kingdoms going back to the beginning of time have joined together to wage and protect themselves in wars. Today, with the massive arms and weapons of mass destruction available to even smaller nations, strong allies and a world governing body make good sense.
International Law & Treatise: Most countries are signatories and abide by, an ever growing amount of international law and agreements. Maritime Law, fishing rights, International waters and shipping lanes, NAFTA, and Geneva Convention to name a few.
International agency and quasi government agencies: There are and have been many organizations and agencies with increasing awareness and powers to both reward and punish globally such as: The U.N., the U.N. Security Council (with its binding resolutions), NATO, the Atomic Regulatory agency, and the European Union.
Global problems: the earth is faced with Global problems like pollution, global warming, clean water, etc. The only way to solve these is to work together as one people. I could see an environment where we keep our own identities but are part of a larger entity, much like the states in the United States.
Hey, and let’s not forget the Biblical account of the New World Order, (which incidentally, I subscribe to) where the leader that comes to power is one bad dude.
New World Order…On second thought….maybe not
Can you imagine, we have enough trouble picking a President now, how hard will it be to pick one guy to run the whole world? I just hope the guy is Italian.
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