Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» Globalism or Isolationism/Nationalism. Which of these makes more sense to you and why? What are the advantges/dis to each?
Isolationism. Mind your own business and staying out of affairs that aren't ones own is the right and sensible thing in most areas of life. Globalism hasn't really accomplished anything other than spreading chaos and ill will. It's the modern evolution and continuation of imperialism.
I'd like to add that isolationism and nationalism aren't mutually exclusive. There's also a difference between economic isolationism and military and political isolationism.
"Neither a borrower nor a lender be"? When others need help stay out of it and when you need help no one will come to your aid? Independence rules? I don't think that is a good way to go through life individually Glis. What is good for the individual is good for the nation is it not? "No man is an island entire of itself..never send to know for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee. That's what poet John Donne thought. That's what I think too. Why are we here? I think it is to be kind/useful/helpful to one another Glis. So Isolationism/Nationalism would be the antithesis of what I think is fulfilling our purpose here. Different strokes. Thank you for your reply and Happy Saturday! :)
Isolationism and nationalism are synonymous. Quit lumping them together as it deceitful. We can go on being the world's police force and meddling in the affairs of others, just don't complain when things stay the same and we find ourselves in perpetual war.
If you are for globalism and interventionism then you have nothing to complain about and should be thanking people like Dick Cheney and George W.
This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at February 18, 2017 8:31 AM MST
It has worked quite well for the US until we quit enforcing immigration laws, and started signing trade deals like NAFTA and others, passing tax laws that give the other countries advantages.
This post was edited by my2cents at February 17, 2017 1:02 PM MST
It's been a long time since you had true nationalism. At this point we are witnessing how wrong things can go when a wrong person gets the head of a country longing for nationalism.
If you cannot see it you really have been blinded. Apparently both Trump and Putin are pure saints, and living and respecting their constitutions. I remember there was a time where the constitution meant something. Smh.
Topic is globalism/isolationism/nationalism. Trump is following in the footsteps of Putin. That's where it's aiming at. It's already moved his supporters/voters a far way. Before election they claimed they would shout out should he dare to fiddle with the constitution, but now not so much more. They go back and look up what they said about this stuff then, and if being honest with themselves they will see what a route they are heading now. None mentioned, none forgotten. Yus, history has its ways repeating itself, and so does nationalism. Don't mistake it for patriotism. End of thread from my part.
Not the OP. You said we are watching what going wrong if the wrong person gets in control with nationalism. I asked you what has went wrong?. You still have given no answer.
"No man is an island entire of itself....never send to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee" Poet John Donne said that so eloquently. I agree. No man is an island. Nationalism makes a country an island. That is not for me. Not my cuppa tea. Thank you for your reply m2c and Happy Saturday to thee! :)
Globalism. No matter how much we believe we can protect and live in our own world, we cannot. We are influenced by the international society, companies and trade is crossing boarders, and so is information. We might as well work for a better way to tear down the walls of protectionism.
Poet John Donne said it best I think SH. "No man is an island entire of itself...never send to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee". I think we're here to be useful/helpful/kind to one another. Being isolationist/nationalistic is the antithesis to that. Different strokes. Thank you for your thoughtful reply and Happy Saturday! :)
I noticed you gave us all the same quote. I liked it one time already. I'm not aware of the different stroke compared to my take on your question. Feel free to elaborate, or not. Happy Saturday Rosie.
The "different strokes" has nothing whatsoever to do with you SH. I was comparing nationalism/isolationism to globalism. Different strokes, right? As far as my using the same quotation each respondent deserves my best reply. I don't just give it to a favored one and stiff the others. I think it's fair don't you to treat everyone the same? Those who favor globalism would appreciate the quote. It verifies the value of their position in my opinion. Those who don't may not be aware of the quote so I feel obligated to call it to their attention. :)
I do try to treat everyone the same, and as they are individuals I treat them individually. But that's my approach. As said, I liked the quote why I gave it a thumbs up the first time i read it inside the threads. Thanks elaborating.
You're welcome. I figure if you understand WHY I did it you might not be ticked off OR you could be majorly ticked off. But at least I tell you why. Then you decide which you want to be! :)
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