By Tom McGregor, CNTV Panview Commentator

On Jan. 29, 1991, then-United States President George Bush stood at the height of his popularity with the American people. The Cold War had ended and a spirit of optimism prevailed. Bush stood before both Houses of Congress to deliver his State of the Union and touted a new geo-political concept called ‘New World Order.’ He said:

"What is at stake is more than one small country; it is a big idea: a new world order, where diverse nations are drawn together in common cause to achieve the universal aspirations of mankind -- peace and security, freedom, and the rule of law. Such is a world worthy of our struggle and worthy of our children's future."

Such lofty ideals seemed inspiring. Who could say no to the "common cause" of "peace and security, freedom and the rule of law?" If nations do work together that would blaze a path of prosperity and stability for all global citizens.

Nevertheless, the globalist dream had transformed into a nightmare for many people all over the world. Globalist promoters claimed that supporting a ‘New World Order’ would lessen the income disparity gap between the rich and poor, however that did not occur as the wealthy elites got richer, while the Middle and Lower Classes saw declining fortunes.

New international trade deals were expected to help small companies get richer, since they would have access to more markets to export goods, but that scenario failed to materialize because extensive trade channels were overtaken by‘Big Business’ multinationals and they had driven many of their smaller competitors into bankruptcy.

Meanwhile, the US manufacturing sector had shrunk significantly ever since the dawn of the ‘New World Order.’ Globalists favor borderless trade deals, arguing that lower tariffs would lower prices for consumer goods, even though it would mean massive job losses for American factory workers.

For the past few decades, China appeared to have been the biggest beneficiary of globalism, transforming into the world's second largest economy. The Chinese achieved so much success, because they were hard-working, but they could also export goods at much lower prices.

China should be proud of its accomplishments, but we should also ask ourselves from the perspective of other nations, was globalism really fair? According to the Republican Party nominee for President Donald Trump, he would answer, "no."

Trump has pledged to oppose globalist trade deals, such as the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) and TTIP (Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership), which are under debate in the halls of Congress right now.

Trump said the TPP and TTIP would harm the US manufacturing industry, while Big Business would score as big winners. Multinationals can set up factories in poorer countries and resell those products to American consumers, while enjoying sky-high profit margins.

Trump's fight against globalism has helped him to grab the GOP nomination for the White House. When he launched his campaign last year, few expected him to succeed. Poll numbers showed he had the support of 1-2% of likely voters at that time.

But then Trump started talking about building a wall on the US-Mexico border and make Mexico pay for it. He highlighted patriotic slogans, such as "America First" and "Make America great again;" and Trump had become an overnight political sensation.

He was rising in polls, Republican rivals, who endorsed globalism, were losing appeal. Trump had endeared himself to voters hearts with a populist agenda. His nomination seemed inevitable even before the caucuses and primaries got started earlier this year in January.

His critics contend that Trump is too inflammatory, emotional and lacks diplomatic skills to serve as Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces and leader of the most powerful nation in the world. He would disrupt the globalist agenda, but that's exactly why his supporters love him.

Many believe the US has gotten too powerful, perhaps too big to fail. The Land of the Free has turned into the globalist bully, refusing to allow other nations to rise in equal status in a balance of powers.

The War Hawks of Washington, who endorse more wars and sky-high US military defense spending, are now cheerleaders for the presumptive Democrat Party nominee, Hillary Clinton. Many neo-conservatives (supporters of globalism, Big Business and the Pentagon war machine) have either endorsed Clinton or would refuse to vote for Trump in November.

The 2016 race for the White House is a campaign for the ages. American voters have a stark choice. They could vote for Hillary Clinton, a leading figure of the Washington Establishment and the globalist cause, who receive plenty of financial backing from lobbyists, Big Business, Wall Street and the elites.

Or Americans could say good bye to globalism and hello to ‘my country first-ism.’ The trend has already started worldwide as populist candidates in the Philippines, Hungary, Poland, and Russia have been elected to power.

If Trump were elected as the next US President, he would end the ‘New World Order’ era and deservedly so, because the globalist game was rigged, inflicting so much pain and suffering on America's Middle Class and Working Poor.

 

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