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Bush OKs 'integration' with European Union
WorldNetdaily.com ^ | May 8, 2007 | Jerome R. Corsi

Posted on 05/08/2007 2:02:24 AM PDT by Man50D

President Bush signed an agreement creating a "permanent body" that commits the U.S. to "deeper transatlantic economic integration," without ratification by the Senate as a treaty or passage by Congress as a law.

The "Transatlantic Economic Integration" between the U.S. and the European Union was signed April 30 at the White House by Bush, German Chancellor Angela Merkel – the current president of the European Council – and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso.

The document acknowledges "the transatlantic economy remains at the forefront of globalization," arguing that the U.S. and the European Union "seek to strengthen transatlantic economic integration."

The agreement established a new Transatlantic Economic Council to be chaired on the U.S. side by a cabinet-level officer in the White House and on the EU side by a member of the European Commission.

The current U.S. head of the new Transatlantic Economic Council is Allan Hubbard, assistant to the president for Economic Policy and director of the National Economic Council.

The current EU head of the council is Günther Verheugen, vice-President of the European Commission in charge of enterprise and industry.

The Transatlantic Economic Council was tasked with creating regulatory convergence between the U.S. and the EU on some 40 different public policy areas, including intellectual property rights, developing security standards for international trade, getting U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Practices) recognized in Europe, developing innovation and technology in health industries, implementing RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technologies, developing a science-based plan on bio-based products and establishing a "regular dialogue" to address obstacles to investment.

At a joint press conference, Bush thanked the other two leaders for signing the "trans-Atlantic economic integration plan," commenting that, "It is a recognition that the closer that the United States and the EU become, the better off our people will be."

Barroso said the Transatlantic Economic Council is meant to be "a permanent body, with senior people on both sides of the Atlantic."

As WND has reported, Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez repeatedly has pushed for North American integration, much as the April 30 agreement proposes closer U.S.-EU integration.

Mexico's ambassador to the U.N., Enrique Berruga, has called for a North American Union to be created in the next eight years.

WND reported Rep. Virgil Goode, R-Va., has introduced House Concurrent Resolution 40, which opposes the administration's Security and Prosperity Partnership, blocks a NAFTA Superhighway System and expresses opposition to the U.S. entry into a North American Union with Mexico and Canada.

WND also has reported a movement led by Phyllis Schlafly of Eagle Forum has led to an increasing number of state legislatures proposing resolutions opposing a North American Union.


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To: 1rudeboy
Looks like Corsi is vying to achieve Paul Craig Roberts status. Although he's taking moonbattery to a new level here, he still has his work cut out for him if he really wants to be like Paul.

When he starts adding his middle name to his articles, such as they are, then we'll know he's serious about attaining this goal.

41 posted on 05/08/2007 10:20:07 AM PDT by Mase (Save me from the people who would save me from myself!)
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To: texastoo
I wonder how many "tribunals and secretariats" this will call for. How much unAmerican crap do we have to pay for now?

I know but I can't tell you. It's a secret. And it's hard enough to keep a lid on things with Corsi snooping around.

42 posted on 05/08/2007 10:35:30 AM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: 1rudeboy
He neglected to mention why his acolytes need to be alarmed.

Trading is bad. Trading with foreigners is bad. Foreigners are bad. I think I covered the high points for his "readers".

43 posted on 05/08/2007 10:46:14 AM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Why are protectionists (and goldbugs) so bad at math?)
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To: Toddsterpatriot

I suppose we’ll have to wait for the conspiracy-mongering until after Corsi submits his FOIA request, and Commerce drags it feet. Until he gets the documents he requested, and flushes everything down the memory-hole because there’s nothing there . . . .


44 posted on 05/08/2007 10:52:58 AM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: 1rudeboy
Did he stop writing about the border agents?
45 posted on 05/08/2007 11:08:33 AM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Why are protectionists (and goldbugs) so bad at math?)
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To: Killborn
“This has happened 100s of times before”

Globalization has been in progress since before the 1500s. The French, the Spanish, the Dutch, the English and the good ‘ol USA have spread their influence all around the world in an attempt to create their very own NWO. They all failed. Those who attempt this now will do the same.

46 posted on 05/08/2007 1:19:49 PM PDT by wolfcreek (DON'T MESS WITH A NATION IN NEED OF MEDICATION !)
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To: texastoo; hedgetrimmer; calcowgirl
"We knew this (NWO)was coming."

No doubt from the same crowd of traitors trying to end run the Constitution with SPP/NAU, another Globalist/NWO wet dream currently running into obstacles--a lot of them.

47 posted on 05/08/2007 2:27:25 PM PDT by Czar ( StillFedUptotheTeeth@Washington)
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Bump for later


48 posted on 05/08/2007 2:40:47 PM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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To: Toddsterpatriot

Nothing of any use to add to the conversation, as usual.


49 posted on 05/08/2007 8:15:22 PM PDT by hedgetrimmer (I'm a billionaire! Thanks WTO and the "free trade" system!--Hu Jintao top 10 worst dictators)
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To: Killborn
I don’t jump on the latest bandwagon brought by either the left or the right

Globalism isn't a left or right issue, because both sides are selling this country out.
50 posted on 05/08/2007 8:16:53 PM PDT by hedgetrimmer (I'm a billionaire! Thanks WTO and the "free trade" system!--Hu Jintao top 10 worst dictators)
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To: saganite
If there is any deluded soul that still thinks Bush is or ever was a conservative this should put that idea to rest.

Bush is neither. He is a "Free Trader", as was Clinton, Bush Sr. and dozens more before him going back centuries. His signing this agreement has nothing to do with politics. It's all about money.

51 posted on 05/08/2007 8:18:47 PM PDT by ExtremeUnction
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To: saganite
If there is any deluded soul that still thinks Bush is or ever was a conservative this should put that idea to rest.

Bush is neither. He is a "Free Trader", as was Clinton, Bush Sr. and dozens more before him going back centuries. His signing this agreement has nothing to do with politics. It's all about money.

52 posted on 05/08/2007 8:18:48 PM PDT by ExtremeUnction
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To: Killborn
he’d never stood up to the UN, EU and a multitude of cryptosocilaist organizations

LOLOLOL! Bush stand up to the UN? That's really funny when you consider that his wife and his daughters WORK for the UN!

You don't see a conflict of interest there? I do. In fact I see corruption there, as these people toss away the interests of their countrymen and their duty to this country as citizens for the globalist salaries they collect.
53 posted on 05/08/2007 8:19:58 PM PDT by hedgetrimmer (I'm a billionaire! Thanks WTO and the "free trade" system!--Hu Jintao top 10 worst dictators)
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To: ExtremeUnction

That’s the truth. And his latest edict to force ethanol into our gasoline supply is nothing but a way to line his brother Jeb’s pocket.


54 posted on 05/08/2007 8:21:23 PM PDT by hedgetrimmer (I'm a billionaire! Thanks WTO and the "free trade" system!--Hu Jintao top 10 worst dictators)
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To: hedgetrimmer
So why is more trade with Europe a bad thing?
55 posted on 05/08/2007 8:22:37 PM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Why are protectionists (and goldbugs) so bad at math?)
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To: ExtremeUnction

>>Bush is neither. He is a “Free Trader”, as was Clinton, Bush Sr. and dozens more before him going back centuries. His signing this agreement has nothing to do with politics. It’s all about money.<<

Don’t forget Ronald Reagan. Less government regulation of business, including trade is the conservative position.


56 posted on 05/08/2007 8:23:03 PM PDT by gondramB (God only has ten rules, uncle Hank, and he has a much bigger house.)
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To: gondramB
Less government regulation of business, including trade is the conservative position.

But little hedgie says less government interference will lead to socialism.

57 posted on 05/08/2007 8:26:38 PM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Why are protectionists (and goldbugs) so bad at math?)
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To: wolfcreek

No, you’ve already lost and your statement proves it. Protectionism and isolationism is simply impossible in this day and age. If we don’t take our fight abroad, then our enemies will. Nature abhors a vaccuum. You remind me of a cartoon I saw, a bunch of guys are going out protesting globalization and of course they are using all the latest Japanese electronics and imported products.

The previous globalization efforts you cited are an attempt at subjugation and conquest. This globalization is the unavoidable confluence of historical, technological, and ecopnomic advancements and revolutions, not the policy of the US or any other nation/organization. World War II, Cold War, and the WoT is proof that America can not afford to shy away from the world stage and must take charge. “Fortress America” died when Japan came knocking.


58 posted on 05/09/2007 11:48:36 AM PDT by Killborn (Age of servitude. A government of the traitors, by the liars, for the sheep.)
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To: hedgetrimmer

“LOLOLOL! Bush stand up to the UN? That’s really funny when you consider that his wife and his daughters WORK for the UN!”

Oooohh, managing and advocating education initiatives is such a grave threat to American soveriegnty that they SURELY must be traitors! Because education initiatives are more indicative of American sovereignty than, say, going into Iraq despite the UN’s collective disapproval, refusing to adopt the Kyoto protocols, standing up for Israel when few nations would.

Just color us blue and sing the Internationale!


59 posted on 05/09/2007 11:56:20 AM PDT by Killborn (Age of servitude. A government of the traitors, by the liars, for the sheep.)
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To: hedgetrimmer

Because the only people who care about American sovereignty are those who wants no external trade, abrogate all treaties with all nations, and seal of America from the rest of the world.

Got it.


60 posted on 05/09/2007 12:07:06 PM PDT by Killborn (Age of servitude. A government of the traitors, by the liars, for the sheep.)
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