Globalization in the Modern World: A Conservative Perspective
Globalization in the Modern World: A Conservative Perspective
No globalists want that but there are far too many countries that want to live far too differently for that to be remotely achievable. It’s basically a tyrant’s pipe dream.
Yes, and there are those who are doing their best to keep that going. I doubt it will happen. Humanity has had the same pattern of society from the time of Homo sapiens sapiens: collective cooperation, agreed upon authority, less and less agreement, and more and more authority leading to dictatorship, rebellion, and collective cooperation. Each phase may seem like it can last forever. It can’t.
I think we have peaked in terms of globalization. Afghanistan is on the point of leaving, and it will be a long time before Russia is accepted back in the fold.
Interdependence and the Individual
Individual is part of and dependent on the total. We are in reality complete, and the world is our projection. Globalization is not a new concept but one we are more conscious of today. It is easier to deal and transport goods to anywhere in the world.
However, the idea of globalism does not sit well with some conservatives. I am an ultra-conservative, and I want everyone to thrive. Sadly, the rich just don’t care! According to recent data, a CEO makes 380 times what an average worker makes. This stark disparity cannot be justified. We must look at who controls the wealth. The Rothschilds, for example, control 500 trillion dollars, while the world’s cash is only 1000 trillion, meaning they alone have 50% of the wealth. They also control vast real estate holdings.
Income Inequality and Social Welfare
The workers in America pay 70% of income taxes, while the other 30% is paid by small prauigers. Bernie Sanders and the Democrats are on one side of the coin, advocating for a more socialist approach, while the Republicans, or the ultra-conservatives, like me, argue for a flat tax system and significant redistribution of wealth.
The poor cannot afford to be taxed at 25%, and a family of four cannot afford to lose $2500 to the tax man. The money goes to the richest who get corporate welfare, and the democrats and unions are often ignored after they get elected. Big business and government do not give the time of day to small business after they get into office.
I say that the 1% should be taxed at 90% until the poor are in the lower or middle class. If we fire the government goons who are in health, education, and welfare, we can pay every American $70,000 per year to acquire their own healthcare, education, and welfare. A poor person cannot be taxed $2500, but the richest can afford 90% as they can make back their trillion dollars if they only have 100 billion after taxes. A CEO can be on multiple boards at the same time.
Social Programs and Government Responsibility
Government is constitutionally mandated to assure the general welfare. If we eliminate the health, education, and welfare nanny-state, we can pay every American $70,000 per year to take care of their healthcare, education, and welfare. The whole system is a racket that makes bureaucrats rich, and after spending twenty trillion dollars, we have not helped the poor, just the rich.
For one thing, not sharing is obnoxious. We are talking about the extreme wealthy here. There is a problem in this world, and this goes both ways. Helping people doesn't mean everyone; it means those who are worthy of being helped. Those lazy bastards or those trying to rig the system should be thrown in jail, and that goes to both the rich and the super 0.01 rich!
In conclusion, while globalization is a significant force in the modern world, it is one that must be managed responsibly and with a focus on social welfare and economic policies that address income inequality. The conservative perspective is one that prioritizes individual and community well-being over the pursuit of globalism for its own sake.