August 12 special edition of the
United Nations Environment Program magazine "Our Planet"
and is in the public domain.
No republication restrictions.
Pardon me whilst I'm sick in the corner. The next thing he needs to do is sing the Internationale.
Regards, Ivan
This babble is nearly a direct quote from Bill Clinton's and Kofi Annan's recent speeches. Did we change presidents and secretaries of state several years ago? It appears not.
And the MAJOR cause of poverty, environmental degradation and despair is SOCIALISM. Look at the parts of the Soviet Union, the east European nations they once controlled, and the current Communist countries of east Asia--they ALL suffered from poverty, environmental degradation, and despair FAR WORSE than ever occurred under "evil capitalism" or "evil colonialism". And yet the promulgators of "sustainable development" would have us believe that the CURE for the problems is MORE SOCIALISM, when the REAL answer is INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY and governments that protect individual and property rights.
Since when is it the job of the US to "change the world"? We'd best get the leaks fixed in our own boat fixed first.
And this...
The spread of democracy and market economies, combined with breakthroughs in technology, permits us to dream of a day when, for the first time in history, most of humanity will be free of the ravages of tyranny and poverty.
Spread of democracy my happy a$$! And our own "market economy" is doing real well right now isn't it, thanks to liars and cheats! Shall that "knowledge" be exported too? As long as there are governments there will never be an end to the ravages of tyranny. And freedom from the ravages of poverty? Dear G_d, you're still fighting the failed War on Poverty.
Your War on Poverty is impoverishing Americans!
!NUTS
Disaster Planning Introduction
Development continues unabated in the riskiest of areas, along the coasts and floodplains in the U.S. Communities in these high-risk regions, by definition, are not sustainable. Residents cannot count on the communities’ survival for generations to come. Some live in fear that the next rain or wind storm could mean the end of normal life. These are people and communities at risk, locked in a costly, life-threatening gamble with the environment.
Sustainable development offers a way out. For some communities, the only solution is relocation, moving entirely off the floodplain, out of harm’s way. For others, sustainable development means restricting new construction in particularly vulnerable areas, elevating structures to remove the threat of flooding, or building smarter, stronger buildings that are more hazard-resistant.
THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Sustainable development means integrating the decision-making process across your organization, so that every decision is made with an eye to the greatest long-term benefits. It means eliminating the concept of waste -- thinking "cradle-to-cradle" rather than "cradle-to-grave," (4) and building on natural processes and energy flows and cycles; recognizing the interrelationship of our actions with the natural world.
Sustainable Development
Reducing poverty through sustainable development is a global strategic priority for the survival of our planet. For the World Bank this means dealing with the comprehensive nature of development. This approach is reflected in the implementation of projects and programs in partnership with the public and private sectors, and civil society. Participation, empowerment, strengthened institutions, environmental protection and conservation, and focus on the rural poor are all foundations for sustained and inclusive economic growth.
Sustainable Development means Business
Sustainable Development means whatever anyone wants it to mean apparently!
Orwell lives!
Make no mistake ... it does not lead to liberty or anything similar to it.
They mean to rule us and this is one of their principle avenues towards it right now.
Compelling indeed Colin ... compelling is the operative word here.
For a military man, Powell doesn't seem to know his history.
What Powell is preaching here, what he is cheerleading with this speech, is just the sort of thing the antichrist needs to ascend his throne - one world, one government, one religion.
I highly recommend Escape the Coming Night
(Note this cover: It is of the two World Trade Center towers in flames...book published in 1999...this cover has been replaced now.)
But – but – we have to have a one world government or we won’t be able to join the Federation of Planets!